Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its issuer credit rating (ICR) to 'AA-' from 'A+' on Queen Creek Town, Ariz. At the same time, Standard&Poor's raised its underlying rating (SPUR) to 'A-' from 'BBB+' on Queen Creek Town Improvement District No.001's series 2006 improvement bonds. The outlook is stable. The improvement bonds are secured by a special assessment levied against property within the district. In the event of a deficiency in the funds collected from the special assessments to make timely debt service payments, the town shall, to the extent permitted by law, make a temporary loan from other available funds to the special assessment debt service fund. The improvement bonds' rating reflects our view of the town's