By Noemy Esparza-Isaacson Guest Writer Sitting at Peixoto coffee shop in downtown Chandler, next door to my favorite restaurant Charm Thai Cuisine, and the place is bustling with activity. Downtown Chandler is alive. The buzz of...
By David Leibowitz, Columnist A fellow could write a half-dozen interesting columns discussing the surprises that occurred on Primary Election Day 2018. This is a different column, however. It concerns a non-surprise that...
By Paul Maryniak, Executive Editor I’ve never been the world’s greatest when it came to math – which is perhaps a reason why I was never attracted to any public office that had to do with counting election results....
By WILLIAM CRAWFORD As we begin another school year, it is important for us to remember some of the most important and vulnerable citizens of Chandler – our children. As leaders, we have an obligation to do all we can to...
By Denny Barney You’ve probably heard about plans to build two new parks in Gilbert: Rittenhouse District Park, near Power and Pecos Roads, and Gilbert Regional Park, near Queen Creek and Higley Roads. The latter is long...
By TERRY ROE I think folks have forgotten what discourse or simple conversation really means and why it matters. Let me give you one example. Once or twice a month I get the chance to have breakfast with my friend and former...
By AARON HARRIS SR. On parks and recreation, my goal is to maximize existing resources in order to build new parks and amenities for the citizens of Chandler while continuing to restore the city’s aging parks. Parks and...
By MATT ORLANDO Since I started my campaign for Chandler City Council over 11 months ago, I have had the privilege of speaking to several thousand residents about my vision for Chandler. I have answered a myriad of...
By Matt Orlando I’ve lived in Chandler for 35 years with my wife, Pat, and we started our family here after I left active duty from the Air Force. My children were raised here and attended the Chandler Public Schools,...
By Jack Carson As a veteran of the Marine Corps, it’s been my honor to defend America’s values and liberties. However, you can’t seriously talk about defending American values and liberties without defending the land...
