10 February 16 - 29, 2008
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well comparatively. We’ve also courted economic had submitted my name when Sepulveda went to Iraq short-term, he understands that not all of these goals
growth and jobs so that our residents can live in last time.” can be achieved immediately.
Chandler and work in Chandler.” Past community involvement on the Charter “I’m very realistic. Martin could return in a few
Originally from northern Minnesota, Hartke received Commission, the Chandler Downtown Redevelopment months or it could take a long time, so I do realize that
an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the Zone Board and the Human Relations Commission this is a temporary assignment,” Hartke shares. “The
University of Missouri in Columbia. He moved his has given Hartke insight into the city’s function and things that I do believe I can have input on include the
wife, Lynne, and their young son to Chandler for the prepared him for its challenges. He also feels that his General Plan of the city that’s coming up this summer
opportunity to work with youth at Trinity Christian communication and personal skills will be an asset to and fall. I also believe that this will be a different kind
Fellowship. He’s been with the church ever since, now the Council. of budget.”
serving as senior pastor, and the family has grown to “Problem solving is my job,” he says. “Listening Hartke says that this experience as part of the City
include four children ranging in age from 13 to 23: to people and listening to their hearts and concerns Council will help to prepare him for goals he’s set for
Nathan, Aleah, Katelyn and Zachary. and helping them fi nd solutions. I’m not afraid to ask the near future.
Hartke has also completed a master’s degree from questions. I’m not afraid to help fi nd answers. I think “I haven’t turned it in, but I do have the packet out
Fuller Theological Seminary in addition to numerous I have a pretty logical mindset. I want to continue to and I am planning on running for a four-year term,” he
community college Spanish classes. He enjoys reading help make Chandler a city where people can work and shares. “I think this will actually prepare me incredibly
to students at Galveston Elementary each week and fi nd prosperity.” in that I’ll already have the chance to be working with
is training for a triathlon with his wife. Now that his After giving kudos to the Chandler police for tracking the city. So I’ll be judged on how I am doing rather
children are older, he is excited about the opportunity down the “Chandler Rapist,” he adds that he wants to than being an unknown at that point.”
to get even more involved in the community. “work toward keeping our streets safe and making
“I decided to run for the position because I felt Chandler a place where we can raise our kids and not
Natalie Morris is a freelance writer who lives in Cooper
that I have more time to give now. I’ve had a lot of feel threatened. I want to work to make Chandler a
Commons with her husband, two sons and their dog, Bella.
Contact her at
Natalie@SanTanSun.com.
encouragement from the Council in the past,” says destination for people across the Valley and the U.S.”
Hartke. “I was the only one of the 38 applicants that Given that Hartke’s tenure on the City Council is
Temporary detour
For details about the project, call an earlier phase that widened Germann will be spent to bury an SRP irrigation
at waste center
1-866-706-8526 or visit www.projects. between Dobson and Alma School, canal and two private canals.
Queen Creek Road will be closed
vanir.com/chandler-queencreekroad and expected to be fi nished by March. One lane of traffi c will be maintained in
between Arizona Avenue and McQueen
log onto “Under Construction.” The $8.5 million street improvement each direction during construction, and
Road through Sept. 28, due to installation
project includes widening Germann Road access to residents and businesses will
of a reclaimed water transmission main.
Work starts on Germann
east of Alma School from two lanes to six be maintained. A 24-hour construction
For access to Chandler’s Recycling
The widening of Germann Road to six
lanes with fl ush and raised medians, curb, hotline has been set up to handle trouble
and Solid Waste Collection Center, use
lanes between Alma School Road and
gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, bike lanes calls and inquires at 602-264-6416.
McQueen Road. The center is open from 8
Arizona Avenue is under way and is
and landscaping. New water, sewer and For more information, contact the City’s
a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday,
expected to last about a year. Haydon
reclaimed water mains along Germann Public Works Construction Management
and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Building Corporation is wrapping up
will also be constructed, and $1 million Offi ce at 480-782-3331.
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