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Celebrate downtown Tibshraeny bill would require
colonnade renovation licenses for loan originators
Check out the new addition to the historic downtown Chandler colonnade and All loan originators – not just mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers – should
the wider Commonwealth Street sidewalk when a ribbon cutting and dedication be licensed, says Sen. Jay Tibshraeny, R-Chandler, who introduced a bill he says
takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27. will protect Arizona homebuyers. This follows his successful mortgage fraud
The public is invited to celebrate the completed renovation of the building at legislation that passed last year.
8 San Marcos Pl., formerly Valley Bank. It’s now home to San Tan Brewing Co., a “This is phase two of my mortgage fraud legislation that brings another layer of
microbrewery with “upscale pub grub;” Russian Oasis, Treasury of the Tsars, which accountability into what is for most people the most important investment of their
sells jewelry, porcelain lives,” Tibshraeny says.
and other imports from Tibshraeny likens his proposal to the real estate industry licensing real estate
Russia; and Images at San agents. Senate Bill 1203 will require a pre-licensing course of study, a licensing
Marcos Salon and Day examination, and continuing education for those who sell mortgages more than
Spa. $5,000 secured with a lien.
“We’re excited about “Unfortunately, in this housing market decline, many families have lost their
our new look and look homes or are in danger of foreclosing because the loans they have are not well-
forward to sharing that suited for them,” Tibshraeny adds. “Bringing higher levels of professionalism and
excitement with our ethical standards in a more formal approach will help protect consumers.”
clients and visitors,” says
Jere Pastore, owner of
Images at San Marcos.
Air/space museum next
The festivities will
STSN photo
include food and drinks,
stop for travel series
WALK THIS WAY: An extended sidewalk and new colonnade for
free mini spa services and
Commonwealth Street in historic downtown Chandler will be
A trip to Tucson’s Pima Air & Space Museum is the next offering in the City of
specials from Russian
celebrated Feb. 27.
Chandler’s Arizona Travel Series. Participants leave Chandler Sat., Feb. 23 at 8
Oasis. It will take place on Commonwealth Ave., just off of S. San Marcos
a.m., and return at 5 p.m. the same day.
Place, which is west of Arizona Avenue, south of Chandler Boulevard. For
The trip, offered by the Chandler Recreation Division to residents 18 years
more information, contact the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at
of age and older, includes a guided tram ride tour, a close-up view of vintage
480-855-3539.
military and civilian aircraft, along with admission to the Challenger Learning
Center of the Southwest and the B-17 390th Memorial Museum. A $30 fee covers
transportation, admission and the tram tour, and participants may purchase lunch
City solicits resident feedback
at the museum’s restaurant.
Upcoming Arizona Travel Series destinations include the Out of Africa Wildlife
The City of Chandler’s Community Services Department is conducting an
Park in Camp Verde on March 15, the Verde Canyon Railroad in Cottonwood on
online survey to measure satisfaction ratings for parks, recreation and aquatics
April 26 and Sedona Trolley tours on May 17. To register, go to www.chandleraz.gov/
programs and facilities.
registration or stop by the downtown Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth
Residents are invited to participate in the survey through the end of February on
Ave., or Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. To learn more, go to www.
the City’s website at www.chandleraz.gov/recreation.
chandleraz.gov/breaktime or call 480-782-2912.
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