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Hartke, Orlando, Poston, Encinas keep early leads

By Ken Sain Arizonan Managing Editor  It appears Chandler voters are sending Mayor Kevin Hartke and Councilman Matt Orlando back for another term as they continued holding today the seemingly insurmountable leads they...

Meet the candidates for Chandler mayor: Kevin Hartke and Ruth Jones

KEVIN HARTKE Age: 66 Years in Chandler: 37 Immediate family: Wife: Lynne (for 40 years), 4 Adult Children: Nathan, Aleah, Katelyn, Zachary; 4 Grandchildren; 1 Dog: Mollie Job: Mayor of the City of Chandler; Pastor at Trinity...

Chandler council candidate: Angel Encinas

ANGEL ENCINAS Age: Years living in Chandler: Immediate family: Job: Education: Why are you running for Council? My career helping people through the legal immigration process led me to decide to run. Assisting people to achieve...

Chandler council candidate: Jane Poston

JANE POSTON     Age: 53 Years in Chandler: 13 as a resident (20 years as an employee /business owner) Immediate family: Husband Jason Heinkel, with our two sons, Jacob & Jackson. Education: Bachelor of Journalism,...

Chandler council candidate: Darla Gonzalez

DARLA GONZALEZ Age:  56 Years in Chandler: 18 Immediate family: Husband, daughter Education:  BA In business admin from Ottawa University Chandler Campus Job:  Self-employed – Gonzalez Professional Services, grassroots...

Chandler council candidate: Farhana Shifa

FARHANA SHIFA Age:  46 Years In Chandler:  16 Immediate family: Husband, Mother and two daughters Education:  Masters in Mass Communication, Bachelors in Education, and Bachelors in Fine Arts. Project Management Certificate...

Chandler council candidate Matt Orlando

MATT ORLANDO Age:  66 Years in Chandler:  38 years Immediate family: Pat, wife of 44 years.  We have three children: Matt, Anthony and Leah; two grandchildren Education:  MBA Golden Gate University, CA; BA Rutgers University,...

Hartke, Orlando campaigns pile up cash

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke did not face a challenger for his office four years ago. There is a challenger on the ballot in 2022, but the mayor enjoys a huge campaign finance advantage heading into the...

Election 2022 begins for Chandler mayor, council

By Ken Sain Staff Writer The campaign season for the 2022 city election is officially underway in Chandler. The deadline for submitting signatures to qualify for the Aug. 2 primary election was April 4 and two candidates for...

CUSD board on sidelines of Ducey-Biden feud

By Paul Maryniak, Arizonan Executive Editor And Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services. With millions of dollars and even enrollment numbers at stake, the Chandler Unified Governing Board on Aug. 19 voted 3-2 not to defy Gov....