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I will work to make sure our budget is balanced with a Councilmember for 12 years. Currently, I’m a senior Manager for the GM Desert Proving Ground, Chairman
the understanding of the needs of our citizens. Public marketing manager for General Dynamics and I’ve of the Chandler Transportation Commission, Executive
safety is the number one role of government and been a small business owner. Committee of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council,
must always be the top priority. We must continue to Chandler is one of the few Valley cities not facing Board of Arizona Town Hall and Business Leader of
attract quality jobs by giving Economic Development a budget crisis. This is owed in part to fi scally the Year in 2004.
the tools they need. We must also strive to have conservative policies implemented by the Council. First and foremost, public safety cannot be
quality neighborhoods that will bring new citizens We had to make some adjustments to our budget to compromised. With restrictive budgets, it becomes
and companies to our city. Those things will help us ensure we remain fi nancially sound. We delayed a even more critical to have open dialogue with residents
through these tough times. number of capital projects. In addition, we looked to completely understand their priorities and ensure
I will strive to bring a multi-modal approach to at current operations to determine where we may they know what choices the City has to make. We need
our transportation plan. We need additional bus become leaner. All told, we have identifi ed more than to attract high-paying jobs and have people want to
service to the south. We need to make sure we have $3.5 million savings and still cut property taxes. live here. That means investing wisely for our future.
adequate Dial-A-Ride services. I will work to evaluate Mass transit is a vital component to our overall At this crucial time, we need business leadership on
rail, whether commuter or light rail, and whether it quality of life. Several routes have been extended into the Council that can make the tough budget decisions
makes sense economically. We need to make sure our S. Chandler to include the new route to Ray Road and to keep our city strong.
bike lanes are safe and continuous throughout our Queen Creek Road. I will continue to increase bus My passion and primary involvement is economic
city. I will make sure that we have a plan in place for routes and weekend service hours. I will continue to development and transportation systems. An effective
Chandler’s future that we can look back on and say we provide more bus pullouts, widening of intersections multi-modal transportation system that minimizes
made visionary decisions. and roads, and extending roads. We expanded the congestion and provides cost-effective transit options
taxicab coupon program to provide senior citizens, is a critical element for our economic future. The key is
Matt Orlando people with disabilities and veterans with affordable understanding all of our options. We need to plan for
I’m running for re-election transportation. local circulation as well as being connected regionally.
to continue working for the None of the other candidates have the background,
citizens of Chandler, to ensure Jack Sellers experience and regional involvement that I offer in
we’ll have programs and fi scal I’m running because of a dealing with these issues.
policies in place to continue desire to serve our community
our great quality of life. My and a lot of people encouraging
Natalie Morris is a freelance writer who lives in Cooper
priorities include: keeping me because they feel that my
Commons with her husband, two sons and their dog, Bella.
Contact her at
Natalie@SanTanSun.com.
our neighborhoods safe background, education and
Matt Orlando and sustainable, expanding experience can help navigate
economic development Chandler through some
activities, increasing our recreational opportunities tough years. My professional
and improving our transportation options. I’ve been
Jack Sellers
experience includes: Facilities
Election workers earn cash
SanTan Sun area residents are sought as board and the high school must be notifi ed of their intent. Maricopa County, and each polling place in those
workers during the Sept. 2 Primary and Nov. 4 General They receive pay for attending class, setup meeting, precincts must be staffed with at least six board
elections from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The positions, which and working Election Day. Passage of this law does members.”
earn wages, vary in responsibility, and workers must not penalize either the high school or the student for Of the 1,142 precincts in the County, 636 need to be
attend a training class and setup meeting. being absent while working at the polls. staffed with 848 bilingual workers. Some of the polling
Because of a “dire need” for board workers during “There is always a huge demand for board workers, sites require more than one bilingual board worker.
the election cycle, a state law was passed in 2006 and this September 2 Primary Election will place Those interested in working the polls for either
that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work at the polls a strain on our resources,” says Maricopa County Election Day should call 602-506-1511.
on Election Day. They must have parental approval, Recorder Helen Purcell. “We have 1,142 precincts in
SanTan Sun Chronicles
CNLL 2009 membership drive
Baseball lovers and those wanting to give back to their community are sought
LearningRx of Chandler received a 5-Star Customer Service Award
to volunteer for the Chandler National Little League board of directors and as
at the company’s recent 2008 national convention. LearningRx, which
coaches, managers and in other positions. Little League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t
provides individuals of all ages “cognitive skills training that improve
community-based organization.
the brain’s ability to process information,” has added more than 50 In preparation for the election of the CNLL board of directors for 2009, a
franchises during the past four years.
membership drive is under way. Those interested in providing time and effort to
the children of Chandler and CNLL are invited to an open house at the Tumbleweed
Shae’s Day fundraiser, coordinated and hosted by Chick-fi l-A at
Recreation Center, at 745 E. Germann Rd. in S. Chandler between 7 to 9 p.m. on
Crossroads Towne Center, raised more than $6,700, according to
either Sept. 11 or 18. League President.Brett Watson says all questions will be
Chandler PD Sgt. Rick Griner, who is on the force with Shae’s dad, Sgt.
answered and everyone will have an opportunity to join as a CNLL member. He
Scott Veach, and donations are still coming in. Griner says the event says only active members may vote in the election of the board of directors, and all
was “very well planned out” and several hundred attended. Photos are
interested individuals must submit a completed volunteer application and picture
available at
www.ChandlerPD.com.
ID for background checks prior to becoming an active member.
For more details, visit the league’s website,
www.chandlernational.com.
Brett Watson, league president.
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