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Hartke chairs Chandler
CGCC enrollment swells
Complete Count Committee
A busy fall semester is in the forecast for Chandler-Gilbert Community College,
which has seen a rise in enrollment due, in part, to the economy.
Former Chandler Councilmember Kevin Hartke was
“We’re seeing older students returning to college to update their existing skills and
named chair of the Chandler Complete Count Committee
re-career into new fi elds,” explains CGCC President Dr. Maria Hesse. “We’re also seeing
by Mayor Boyd Dunn. As chair, Hartke will lead the effort to
many students recently out of high school choosing to attend community college
ensure all Chandler residents are counted in the upcoming
because they realize it’s a great choice for them both academically and fi nancially.”
A new classroom building now under construction on the Pecos campus is set to
2010 census.
open in autumn, allowing CGCC to keep pace with enrollment growth and to add
“This census will be critical to Chandler in terms of the
programs such as its new “Sustainability and Ecological Literacy” certifi cate program,
funding we’ll receive based on our census count,” says
which focuses on the liberal arts, social sciences and business.
Mayor Dunn. “I can trust that Kevin’s experience and deep CGCC offers classes at the Pecos campus in Chandler, the Williams campus in Mesa
ties to the community will ensure that we reach as many and the Sun Lakes Center in Sun Lakes. To register for summer or fall classes, go to
Kevin Hartke
residents as possible.”
my.maricopa.edu or call 480-732-7320.
The committee, charged with helping disseminate
information about the importance of the upcoming census, is still being formed
and will include representatives from government, education, religion, media,
“Bandit” signs targeted
business, minority outreach, community organizations and more. The City is cracking down on “bandit signs,” the small temporary signs frequently
found along roadsides, on utility poles and in street medians. Beginning Sat., April
First cycling event
18, the small signs will be the focus of increased enforcement, according to Code
Enforcement Manager Rick Brzuchalski.
at new Park & Ride
He says City Code prohibits the placement of such signs in public right-of-way.
“They can cause distractions to drivers and pedestrians,” Brzuchalski notes. “They also
Residents were encouraged
contribute to litter problems and detract from the City’s appearance. Bandit signs are
to commute via bike by Chandler
inexpensive and easy to erect. They can be hand-made or purchased from local and
national companies.”
Mayor Boyd Dunn at the recent fi rst-
Brzuchalski says before removal, the signs will be tagged with a bright orange
ever Family Bike Ride.
notice stating “SIGN VIOLATION NOTICE FOR REMOVAL.” To prevent weekend-only
Nearly 100 cyclists took part in
placement of the signs, a code inspector has been assigned to Saturday enforcement.
the event, which began at the Park Removal and recycling of the illegal signs will occur a few days after placing the
& Ride near Tumbleweed Park violation notice on the sign. Brzuchalski believes this will give the owner time to
and continued on the Paseo Trail
remove the sign and “will help educate others who may be thinking of posting such
to Crossbow Park and back. Dunn
signs that bandit-type signs are illegal when placed in the right-of-way.”
expressed his hope that residents
Submitted photo He says enforcing prohibitions against bandit signs has been diffi cult due to the
would bicycle to the Park & Ride and
BIKERS: Bicycle riders took part in the fi rst Family
growing number of signs, limited information about those who post the signs, and
Bike Ride from the Chandler Park & Ride at distant locations for owners and/or posting companies.
utilize local bus routes.
Tumbleweed Park up the Paseo Trail and back.
An informal survey by the Code Enforcement Unit has found that many bandit signs
Chandler, which has bike lanes
are for products, businesses and services from non-local companies or individuals.
and trails throughout the city, has been recognized as a “Bicycle Friendly
Many of the businesses being advertised are not properly licensed or paying required
Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. City taxes.
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