By Mark Moran | Queen Creek Tribune
The leader at the helm of Arizona’s fastest growing municipality is stepping down after nearly 27 years in Queen Creek government.
Town Manager John Kross’s last day on the job will be Jan. 20 after deciding “this was probably the time.”
“When you’re in one place for that long,” Kross said, “you have the opportunity to work on a lot of very interesting projects and assignments with a lot of wonderful, wonderful people and it just felt like a lot of the goals that I had established and certainly the mayor and council had established for me, have really been accomplished.
“The town is in its best financial condition that it’s ever been in the history of the town and that’s certainly a consideration,” he said.
Kross’ decision to leave was tough for Vice Mayor Jeff Brown to confront.
“Hearing of John’s retirement was difficult and emotional to grapple with,” Brown said. “If one were to attempt to compile a list of significant milestones and achievements under his management, it would be both extensive and considerable.
