By Aaron Harris Sr. Chandler businesses and residents can expect a councilman who is more concerned with the work this position entails and not the title or prestige that is often associated with. Many negative perceptions...
By Rene Lopez I am a third-generation Arizona native and Navy veteran, born and raised in Mesa. As the son of a heavy mechanic welder and a working homemaker, I graduated from Dobson High, attended MCC and went graduated...
By Terry Roe I have spent the past three and a half years serving as a Chandler city council member. I consider it a great honor, and I look forward to serving a second and final term. So, what’s best for Chandler? First...
By MATT EBERLE Chandler is in an elite class of cities across the nation that has the coveted AAA rating by the big three bond rating agencies; Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch. Having strong fiscal management insures...
By DR. WILLIAM CRAWFORD As a 20-year resident of Chandler with 47 years of leadership and service in higher education and law enforcement, my background and experience give me a unique understanding of the issues facing Chandler....
By mayor jay tibshraeny Contributor Downtowns can define cities. While neighborhoods and employment corridors strongly add to a city’s success, city centers are often what create a city’s character – good or bad. I recently...
By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor Competition was tough for the candidates vying for the empty City Council seat held by Nora Ellen. The Council last month reviewed 36 candidates’ applications for the seat Ellen had held before...
By DENNY BARNEY Guest Writer As a business owner, I have a lot of practice in making the most of finite resources. It might sound nice to spend however much I want on whatever I want whenever I want it, but that’s a recipe for...
By MAYOR JAY TIBSHRAENY Guest Writer At its June 28 meeting, the Chandler City Council unanimously voted to select Jeremy McClymonds to fill the vacant seat on the Council. He replaces former Councilmember Nora Ellen, who left...
By Charles E. Jones Guest Writer Arizona’s founders created the Corporation Commission to address concerns about the influence of public utilities, to ensure protection for consumers, to provide a fair return on operational...
