Opinion

Taking a tiny step toward meeting a massive need

  It has been at least a decade, if not longer, that I’ve handled occasional stories about a Christian organization called Feed My Starving Children. Between the organization’s own announcements and news releases from...

Prepare asthma action plan before children return to school

By Angela Zearing, CPNP Many schools are back in session in Chandler and now’s the time for parents to develop an asthma action plan for their children in the classroom, if they haven’t done so already. Asthma is a chronic...

Support City of Chandler – SRP Agreement for PRC 230kV Project

By Jordan Marsh I commend the City Council of Chandler and our City’s Planning Department, for the diligent and effective efforts they employed to find an agreement with Salt River Project on the placement of the Price Road...

Consistency with diet, exercise is key to losing weight

By Brenda Bark   As a personal trainer, I have found that the number one obstacle toward successful weight loss is a person’s lack of consistency with their eating habits and workout routines. Most people are not willing...

The Corporation Commission does not need to be reformed

By Jason Trautschold   Howard Fischer’s article in the “East Valley Tribune” on June 4 revealed a serious problem with Arizona’s Corporation Commission: corruption, revealed via bribery allegations against former...

Chandler remains healthy, fiscally fit

By Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny The Salt River Project (SRP) recently resumed its Price Road 230kV power line project with little public notice to homeowners and residents. Instead of being open and upfront on the process, SRP...

Overstreet development to add great energy to downtown core

COMMENTARY BY CHANDLER MAYOR JAY TIBSHRAENY     In late March, Overstreet Chandler officially broke ground at the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. This project will be a game-changer for our downtown,...

Health care trends for 2017

By Dave Allazetta, CEO for UnitedHealthcare of Arizona The U.S. health care system will continue to evolve during 2017, with new technologies and programs helping make care more efficient and accessible for more Americans. Here...

The 2017 priorities of the Board of Supervisors’ chairman

By Denny Barney This year, there are a lot of new faces in Maricopa County—a different sheriff, a new county recorder, treasurer and superintendent of schools. A five-year Board of Supervisors makeover culminated with the...

Time on the Council was well spent

By Rick Heumann For the past eight years, it has been my pleasure to serve the citizens of Chandler as a councilman. My parents always instilled the importance of giving back to the community and I’ve had many experiences to...