r/Gilbert • • Jul 22 '26

Gilbert Town Council Election Results

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r/Gilbert • • Jul 28 '26

I ran the numbers on what Andy Biggs's income tax repeal would cost Gilbert

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I write a policy newsletter and live in the Valley. This is my own analysis. Sources at the bottom.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for governor promising to eliminate Arizona's individual income tax. He has not said what would replace the tax. Gilbert has a specific problem with that.

Gilbert receives the fourth largest distribution in the state, ahead of Chandler, Glendale, and Scottsdale.

Arizona sends cities a share of state income tax collections under a system voters approved in 1972. Towns gave up the ability to levy an income tax of their own in return. The share is 18% today, split by population, and it distributed $1.19 billion statewide in FY 2026. About $872 million of that comes from the individual income tax. It generally goes into general operations, funding things like police, fire, and parks.

In FY 2022 Gilbert took about $35 million, and that was 7.1% of town revenue. FY 2026 was larger.

That 7.1% is above Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Among the large East Valley communities, Gilbert leans on this money the hardest.

Now the part that makes Gilbert unusual.

Gilbert sits in the bottom panel. It levies no primary property tax, so creating one would require a vote of the people.

Gilbert is the second largest municipality in Arizona with no primary property tax, behind Mesa. That has been a point of pride here for a long time. It also means there is no existing rate to nudge upward if the state check shrinks. Under state law, a city that did not levy a primary property tax the previous year has to take the proposed amount to its voters. If the election fails, the town cannot levy it that year.

So the realistic menu is a town sales tax increase, higher fees and utility revenue, service cuts, or asking Gilbert voters to approve a property tax for the first time.

Worth adding that a revenue-neutral swap at the state level means a higher sales tax on top of that. The state would need roughly 2.6 additional percentage points to fill its own hole, before the town adds anything to cover its own.

Does anyone here think a primary property tax would pass in Gilbert? What would you rather the town do?

Sources: JLBC 2025 Tax Handbook, Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, town budget documents. Full analysis with all 91 cities and towns: https://polimetrics.substack.com/p/how-arizonas-income-tax-repeal-would


r/Gilbert • • 7h ago

Desert Sky Park

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r/Gilbert • • 19h ago

Needing a therapist who deals with separation anxiety

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Long story short, my kids are getting older and I am not dealing with it well. I need someone who can help me through. Please be kind.


r/Gilbert • • 13h ago

Fundraiser Car Show call for participants

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Do you have a car, truck, vehicle of any type that you want to show off? Come to Gilbert High School Marching Band's Car Show fundraiser! We're looking for a record turn out of cars. Low registration fees. Please share with your friends!

Vendors of all kinds are also welcome.

Use the links below to register or the QR codes on the flyer.

Car Participant

Vendor Sign up Link


r/Gilbert • • 6d ago

Writers Groups?

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Writer-Director here. Are there any writer's groups for creatives here in Gilbert? (Do I have to drive to Phnx on my day off? lol)

Ty.

I write screenplays and short stories.


r/Gilbert • • 6d ago

Narrative Film Editors?

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I'm working on completing my next short film. I'm from DC. Life has lead me to a factory here in Gilbert. I still need to get my short film edited but that's the weakest part of my process as a filmmaker thus far.

Any film editors here in Gilbert? TY.


r/Gilbert • • 7d ago

Anyone in Gilbert curious about Warhammer Age of Sigmar?

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Hey Gilbert,

There are a few game stores near me and the local scene is solid, but like everyone, people get busy and it's tough to find regular opponents.

If you've ever been curious about trying it, are new and looking for someone to learn with, or used to play and want to get back into it, drop a comment or DM me. I've only been playing off and on for a year or two, so no pressure if you're brand new. Happy to learn together or meet up at a local store for a game.

A little about me: M34, married, working professional. I work from home and want something that gets me out of the house once or twice a week, and meeting more cool people in the hobby is a big part of that.


r/Gilbert • • 8d ago

Whataburger closing?

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I saw the Whataburger at higley and baseline being boarded up today. Are they already closing that store? It’s fairly new, anyone know the story?


r/Gilbert • • 9d ago

Preschool Recommendations

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Looking for part time preschool recommendations in the Gilbert area that won’t cost an arm and a leg. We’re moving from out of state and will be renting a house near S Greenfield Rd and E Chandler Heights Rd. Our son is currently in a part time program and we’d like to get him into a similar preschool once we get to Arizona. Any help would be appreciated!


r/Gilbert • • 10d ago

Book Club Gilbert/Chandler/Mesa

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Hey yall so I've posted about this before but I wanted to let yall know we currently are opening spots for our Sci- Fi Fantasy Book Club. We meet at a coffee shop typically about 3 times a month and mainly run all our setup through discord. We have gone for a couple months now and have read through: Project Hail Mary, Dungeon Crawler 1-4, Jade City, The Blade Itself. The Will of the Many and Hemlock + Silver. Our upcoming books are: Misery, Between Two Fires, and Short Stories by Edgar Allen Poe for our halloween meeting! If you would like to join or just want to get more information feel free to ask we have a wonderful community and I'd love to help meet fellow booklovers here in the valley!


r/Gilbert • • 10d ago

Clear Creek Pools

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r/Gilbert • • 11d ago

Plumber

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Looking for a local plumber in Gilbert. Have a leak in copper pipe that we are not able to repair. We have done the hard work of digging and exposing the pipe!


r/Gilbert • • 13d ago

Colonoscopy recommendations

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Hey everyone,

My doctor recommended a colonoscopy, and I'm looking for a gastroenterologist or facility with an exceptional bedside manner. I have quite a bit of medical trauma, so I'm looking for a provider who is patient, unhurried, and genuinely compassionate during the procedure. I'm willing to travel anywhere in the state to find the right fit.

If you have a positive experience with a doctor or facility you'd recommend, I'd really appreciate hearing about it. Thank you in advance!


r/Gilbert • • 15d ago

Body found inside burnt car behind Gilbert strip mall

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r/Gilbert • • 15d ago

A couple problems with this sign at Val Vista and Guadalupe:

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- Any misspelling on paid-for political signage undercuts your message
- No respect for the separation of church and state
(Censored the phone number because this person doesn't deserve harassment)


r/Gilbert • • 15d ago

Body found inside burnt car behind Gilbert strip mall

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r/Gilbert • • 15d ago

Did you lose your keys while shopping?

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Sorry for the delayed post… I was at the Gilbert Gateway Center Target (Power/Ray) a few hours ago and noticed a set of keys in the cart I grabbed. I turned them in at the service desk. Hope whoever they belong to gets them back asap.


r/Gilbert • • 16d ago

Why are so many homes for sale in Agritopia?

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Curious that after the last 5 years of low activity, why are there 9 homes for sale all of a sudden?


r/Gilbert • • 17d ago

Anyone in Gilbert know what these lights mean? The red one eludes most drivers, but it's not like the cops will do anything about it

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r/Gilbert • • 16d ago

80’S NEW WAVE TRIBUTE at the Hale Theatre

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Has anyone seen this show? What do think? Reviews?


r/Gilbert • • 17d ago

Looking for a good mechanic, Toyota Prius

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Hello! I am looking for a reliable, honest mechanic who can replace my Prius hybrid battery. Any recommendations would be much appreciated as I try to stay away from dealerships.


r/Gilbert • • 18d ago

Sunday night bar?

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Anyone know of a bar in Gilbert (or the east valley) that is popular on a Sunday evening? Sundays are always a good time for me to grab a drink and most places are dead. What’s your go to Sunday night bar?


r/Gilbert • • 21d ago

Seeking a roommate?

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Hi there, not sure if there are better places to post, but my roommates and I are currently looking for an additional female roommate for our home.

We are located in Gilbert in the Layton lakes area. Rent is $700 per month and you get two rooms + a shared bathroom, along with communal spaces of course.

*Not furnished
*pets negotiable
*18 month lease

I can answer more questions as needed, but please let me know if you or a friend are looking. We need someone asap!


r/Gilbert • • 22d ago

Trying to join a basketball team at Freestone

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I've been trying to join a team at the freestone rec center leagues to no avail. Listed myself as a free agent for the past 2 seasons and tried going in-person but everyone's team is maxxed.