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subcommittees and either supported or implemented you and help plan for a successful future for the City of
Getting ready to vote
many of the sound fi scal policies that have served Chandler. While I am strong minded and passionate
Registration for the general election is closed and
this community well for over 20 years. This year, we about some issues, my own views are just one of the
registered voters should make sure they know where
identifi ed more than $3.5 million in savings, and we inputs for the decision-making process. My Arizona
to vote, since polling locations can change from one
will continue taking a hard look at current operations Town Hall experience has taught me the importance
election to the next. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7
to see where we may become leaner. I will not cut of listening to all viewpoints before making a decision.
p.m. on Election Day.
public safety funding. I believe that will provide a positive infl uence for the
Chandler residents can visit recorder.maricopa.
Between my 30 years of military service and 12 City Council.
gov to access a polling place locator and a customized
years of service on the Chandler City Council, I’ve Tracy Buelna is also running for a seat on the
sample ballot based on address. Voters who will be out
learned that one can balance a strong stance on an Council, but didn’t respond to the SanTan Sun News.
of town on Election Day or would like to participate
issue and yet still work as a team. I believe that if I
early can request an Early Voting Ballot at the same
continue to listen to all sides of an issue, ask questions General Plan, CUSD override up to voters
website.
and have accountability – we can seek compromises In addition to City Council elections, Chandler
“Early balloting has begun,” says Paddock. “Voters
that effectively include all sides of an issue and still voters will also weigh in on two locally focused issues:
are encouraged to fi ll out and return their ballots in a
meet the needs of our entire community. approval of the City of Chandler General Plan Update
timely manner. Ballots must be received by the County
and authorization to continue budget override
Recorder on or before Nov. 4 because postmarks do
Jack Sellers authority for the Chandler Unifi ed School District.
not count.”
I am extremely concerned A “yes” vote on Proposition 412 ratifi es the new
about the fi nancial crisis we General Plan adopted by the Chandler City Council Natalie Morris is a freelance writer who lives in Cooper
are experiencing. Even though in June 2008, while a “no” choice is a vote against the
Commons with her husband, two sons and their dog, Bella.
the City’s role is limited, as new plan. Detailed information about the General
Contact her at Natalie@SanTanSun.com.
a City Councilmember I will Plan Update: Build-out & Beyond is available by going
ensure that we do everything to www.chanderaz.gov and selecting General Plan
we can to provide a climate Update from the “quick links” menu.
Brock supporters rally
that supports our fi nancial Voting “yes” on the CUSD question will authorize the
institutions. We have several Governing Board to extend the existing maintenance
State and community leaders supporting
Jack Sellers
well-run local banks that are in and operation budget override authority, which
Maricopa County Supervisor District 1 candidate
reasonably good shape, and it’s important to minimize exceeds the District’s revenue control limit by up to
Fulton Brock include Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn
taxes and other burdens wherever possible. 10 percent per year for seven years. Voting “no” is a
and City Councilmembers Matt Orlando and Bob
It will be a while before our economy turns around. vote against authorizing the override authority.
Caccamo, who emphasized Brock’s commitment
Many people are struggling fi nancially, and we need In other words, this is a vote to continue what is
to both the City of Chandler and Maricopa
to be very sensitive about that. We need to be ready already in place: the override allows CUSD to spend
County.
to reexamine our entire budget and protect the things 10 percent more than its spending limit set by state
“Chandler is home for Supervisor Brock, and
that are most important to our citizens. Safety and guidelines. For the 2009-10 school year, the override
he is working closely with the city to make our
security can’t be compromised. We must also continue will total nearly $20 million. Without approval, the
community an even better place to live,” Dunn
to invest for our future, but some major projects may district would lose a third of the override budget in
says in a news release. “There is much work to be
need to be downsized or delayed. 2009-10, two thirds in 2010-11 and the full amount the
My interest in being a Councilmember is to represent following year.
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