34 Jan. 24 - Feb. 6, 2009
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What a year
New councilmembers bring
Topping the list of stories covered by the SanTan
wealth of experience
Sun News in 2008 are the long City Council race,
by Mayor Boyd W. Dunn Chandler Airport Noise Compatibility
the capture of the Chandler rapist, the immigration
As our nation undergoes a signifi cant
challenges facing the Carroll family of Clemente
Study Advisory Committee and as a
Ranch, the zoning battle for Riggs Gateway,
change in leadership, the Chandler member of the Arizona Department
to build or not to build a new city hall and the
City Council is also seeing somewhat of Transportation’s South Mountain
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expansion plans for Orbital.
of a transformation. I want to thank Freeway Citizens Advisory Team.
Sprinkled throughout the year were many business ups and downs,
Councilmember Martin Sepulveda for Jack served as a board member
and fi nancial problems facing residents, the City of Chandler and
his service to his country, particularly and chairman of the Mesa Chamber
private companies alike. as he was again called to duty last of Commerce – having been named
A classic case of infl uenza over the New Year prevented me year for a third military tour in Iraq. Business Leader of the Year in 2004
from fi nishing the year in review story for our last issue. But it’s still
Martin has served his country – and – while working at General Motors.
January, so hopefully you’ll enjoy the walk down memory lane from
his community – very well in past With his extensive background
2008.
years and can be proud for all he has in transportation and economic
Meanwhile, this issue we also wrap up the Council race story, as
accomplished on both fronts. development, he is a welcomed
the new Councilmembers are sworn in.
Serving in Martin’s absence was
With recent news that the City of Chandler will indeed face
member of the Council.
shortfalls and probable department cuts, fi nd out what’s on their
Kevin Hartke. Kevin was selected by Rick Heumann came to Arizona
“wish list” for President Barack Obama’s plan to create jobs and get a
the Council to serve the remainder in 1972 to attend ASU, and moved to
variety of projects up and running.
of Martin’s term. For the past 12 Chandler in 1982. He works for CMA,
Our “Here’s the deal” series continues, and we’d like to hear from
months, Kevin provided an insight a business representing companies in
you about special deals you’re fi nding in this current economy. Got
on the issues that helped this Council the gift and home furnishings industry
a favorite place that serves free meals for children on certain days? through many major decisions that throughout the western U.S.
How about the cheapest gas station you’ve found? What are other will also serve Chandler well for years Rick has been heavily involved
resources you’re fi nding to help save money? Please email us at
to come. I appreciate his willingness in neighborhood issues throughout
News@SanTanSun.com and include “Here’s the deal” in the subject
to serve, and hope he continues to Chandler over the past 15 years, and
line.
volunteer his time and many talents has served as board president with two
Next issue we’re back to publication on the fi rst and third
to our community. different homeowners associations.
Saturdays of the month, so on Feb. 7 we’ll take a look at some of the
And now, we are also pleased to
big stores and restaurants that have closed – such as Mervyn’s and
He is a board member with the Desert
Carrabba’s – and fi nd out how new ones are still moving forward,
introduce two new members to the Cancer Foundation and has served
such as JC Penney and South Shore.
Chandler City Council. Jack Sellers and as an ex offi cio board member of
Will full-day kindergarten be gone, now that Gov. Janet Napolitano
Rick Heumann were offi cially installed the Downtown Chandler Community
is heading to Washington and many state program budgets are
January 22 and both bring with them Partnership. He also has an extensive
being slashed? Let us know your thoughts about full-day vs. half-day
a strong business background and a history of service to the City of
kindergarten for your children. solid grasp of issues and challenges Chandler as a member of the Chandler
Speaking of children, do you feel like Rodney Dangerfi eld some facing Chandler. Parks and Recreation Commission,
days, when you “don’t get no respect?” We’ll tackle this tough issue
We are lucky to have these Planning & Zoning Commission,
of how to teach children to respect their parents, authority fi gures
individuals help lead Chandler including as chair and vice chair, and
and themselves.
through some diffi cult economic he co-chaired the 2007 Chandler City
And Valentine’s Day is coming, so let us know if your business
times that we will surely face in the Bond Election Committee. He is also
or organization is planning special activities or events for this
coming year. I thought I would take
sweetheart day.
a member of the Chandler Chamber
We know this issue feels a little different in your hands – but we
this opportunity to briefl y introduce of Commerce and serves on its public
hope you will appreciate the more compact size. Please send us your
these two new Councilmembers to policy committee.
thoughts and feedback.
the community. As you can see, we have two
Thanks for your continued support.
Jack Sellers has lived in Chandler very dedicated and professional
since 1994. He is the former facilities individuals to help guide us in the
Laurie Fagen, Publisher manager for the General Motors coming years, and the community
Geoff Hancock, Advertising/Production Desert Proving Ground in Mesa. as a whole shall be stronger with
During his time here in Chandler, the expertise they bring to the City
Jack has been extremely active in the Council. With that said, it is also good
Oops – Dan Couch passed along his thanks to Suzanne McCormick for “a great story”
community and in the region with to have Matt Orlando returning to the
(Jan. 10, 2009 SanTan Sun News), but we inadvertently added an extra zero to the
a strong interest in transportation Council for another four-year term.
distance he had ridden on his bicycle when we fi rst ran the story. At that time, he
had just clocked 8,600, not 86,000 miles, and now has completed 10,000 miles.
issues. He has served as a member and His past work, along with that of our
chair of the Chandler Transportation existing Councilmembers, makes
Have a story idea or news tip? Know of an interesting photo
Commission, and chaired the Chandler’s future development very
opportunity? How about positive feedback or constructive comments?
Chandler Transportation Bond bright indeed.
We’d like to hear from you. Email us at News@SanTanSun.com.
Committee. He also served on the
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