As of June 20, 2024, Cicely Rocha-Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

The Chandler, 7 vie for 3 council seats

Cicely earned her bachelor's degree of interdisciplinary studies from Arizona State University. She lives in Downtown Chandler with her husband Joe and their 2 children.

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Cicely currently works as a business owner of Life Design Events and the principal at Rocha, LLC. She previously worked as a backup singer for Freddie Duran Plan and as a development coordinator at Save the Family.

Cicely Rocha-Miller's campaign for City Council Member in City of Chandler is her first run for public office.

Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 2024 candidate endorsements

Plans to partner with local educational institutions to make sure youth are prepared with skills for the workforce.

Believes a strong economy will increased the "overall quality of life."

Said, "preservation of our neighborhoods' unique character will be at the forefront of my efforts, promoting responsible development."

- Plans to partner with local educational institutions to make sure youth are prepared with skills for the workforce.
- Wants input from residents.
- Believes a strong economy will increased the "overall quality of life."
- Said, "preservation of our neighborhoods' unique character will be at the forefront of my efforts, promoting responsible development."

Public Services

As of June 7, 2025, Cicely Rocha-Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports increased funding for more officers, resources, and training for public safety departments.

- Supports increased funding for more officers, resources, and training for public safety departments.

Public Safety

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Cicely Rocha-Miller

As of June 20, 2024, Ajlan "AJ" Kurdoglu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ajlan is originally from Istanbul, Turkey. He earned his master's degree in business administration from Arizona State University. He is married.

Ajlan currently works as the owner of Home Mart. 

Ballotpedia, Ajlan Kurdoglu

Daily Independent, Seven vie for three Chandler Council spots

Ajlan "AJ" Kurdoglu previously ran for Arizona House of Representatives District 12 in 2022 and for the Arizona Senate District 17 in 2020, but did not win.

Said, "Community building must be at the front of all our decision-making."

- Said, "Community building must be at the front of all our decision-making."

Said, "Chandler needs healthy neighborhoods and communities, not overpriced rentals owned by large corporations and the uber-wealthy."

- Said, "Chandler needs healthy neighborhoods and communities, not overpriced rentals owned by large corporations and the uber-wealthy."

As of June 7, 2025, Ajlan "AJ" Kurdoglu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to invest in resources for the police and fire departments to provide equitable public safety services.

- Wants to invest in resources for the police and fire departments to provide equitable public safety services.

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Ajlan "AJ" Kurdoglu

As of June 20, 2024, Christine Ellis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Chandler Arizona, Mayor and Council

Christine is originally from Haiti. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University and her master's degree in nursing from Walden University. She volunteers with Bridge/FCS Ministry and serves as a board member for Midwest International Food Bank AZ. She and her husband Benjamin have 2 children.

Christine currently works as a proctor at D&S Diversified Technologies LLP. She previously worked as an adjunct instructor at Central Arizona College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the founder of Cedar Sanctuary Assisted Living Homes, and as a registered nurse.

Christine Ellis is currently City Council Member in City of Chandler. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. 

Advocates for more resources for the Chandler Diversity Office.

Said, "It is my goal to see that all citizens live in enriched neighborhoods...that are safe, have good schools, strong businesses, and positive entertainment venues."

- Advocates for more resources for the Chandler Diversity Office.
- Said, "It is my goal to see that all citizens live in enriched neighborhoods...that are safe, have good schools, strong businesses, and positive entertainment venues."

AZ Central, Tuxedos, limousine, a former prime minister: New Chandler councilmembers celebrate office

As of June 7, 2025, Christine Ellis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to work with the Chandler Police Department.

- Plans to work with the Chandler Police Department.

Christine Ellis

Jennifer is from Payson, Arizona and attended Payson High School. She lives in Chandler with her husband and their 2 children.

Jennifer is the owner of Highline Car Care. She previously worked as a commercial real estate agent.

Jennifer Hawkins's campaign for Chandler City Council Member is her first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Jennifer Hawkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes public safety is paramount and plans to equip first responders with necessary tools to maintain strong community-police relations and ensure residents feel secure.

Believes public safety is paramount and plans to equip first responders with necessary tools to maintain strong community-police relations.

- Believes public safety is paramount and plans to equip first responders with necessary tools to maintain strong community-police relations.

Education

Supports local businesses by advocating for essential support and minimizing government interference.

Said, "I will advocate for local businesses, providing them with essential support while minimizing government interference."

Believes in prioritizing fiscal responsibility and advocating for smart spending to maintain community appeal.

Believes in prioritizing fiscal responsibility and advocating for smart spending.

Supports small business development and believes her business finance experience is crucial for making informed decisions on the Chandler City Council.

- Said, "I will advocate for local businesses, providing them with essential support while minimizing government interference."
- Believes in prioritizing fiscal responsibility and advocating for smart spending.

Economy

Jennifer Hawkins

Joseph is a first-generation American and resident of Chandler, born and raised in Gilbert.

Joseph is currently a police aide at the Maricopa County Community College Police Department. He is also the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Chandler-Gilbert Asian Festival and the CEO of 153AZ, a model car company. Previously, he worked for the city of Chandler’s parks and recreational division. 

Arizonan SanTan Sun, Candidate Questionnaire: Joseph Yang

Joseph Yang's campaign for Chandler City Council is his first run for public office.

Believes Chandler needs a formal organization to support its Asian American community. Said, "there is no formal, lasting organization" despite various events for the Asian community.

Believes Chandler needs a formal organization to support its Asian American community, saying, "There is no formal, lasting organization" despite various events for the Asian community.

Believes Chandler needs more accessible fields for youth sports to meet demand. Plans to "explore partnerships to continue expanding and advancing Chandler's parks and fields" to maintain its status as a premier city for families.

Believes Chandler needs more accessible fields for youth sports to meet demand, and plans to "explore partnerships to continue expanding and advancing Chandler's parks and fields" to maintain its status as a premier city for families.

Believes public services like libraries, parks, and recreation can foster cultural exchange and community unity without needing dedicated organizations. Supports embracing cultural richness while preserving each town's unique character.

Believes public services should "contribute to cultural enrichment, promote local businesses, and strengthen bonds within our diverse community."

Supports uniting Asian communities and connecting younger and older generations within ethnic groups.

- Believes Chandler needs a formal organization to support its Asian American community, saying, "There is no formal, lasting organization" despite various events for the Asian community.
- Believes Chandler needs more accessible fields for youth sports to meet demand, and plans to "explore partnerships to continue expanding and advancing Chandler's parks and fields" to maintain its status as a premier city for families.
- Believes public services like libraries, parks, and recreation can foster cultural exchange and community unity without needing dedicated organizations. Supports embracing cultural richness while preserving each town's unique character.
- Believes public services should "contribute to cultural enrichment, promote local businesses, and strengthen bonds within our diverse community."
- Supports uniting Asian communities and connecting younger and older generations within ethnic groups.

Said, "The city must help provide a mix of residential options from ownership to long term rental... I will continue our city's creativity in funding solutions. Using smaller residential footprint options while also
recognizing the needs of large employers like Intel and Orbital ATK
with rental options."

- Said, "The city must help provide a mix of residential options from ownership to long term rental... I will continue our city's creativity in funding solutions. Using smaller residential footprint options while also
recognizing the needs of large employers like Intel and Orbital ATK
with rental options."

Opposes constructing an airport runway due to concerns about future maintenance costs and ensuring safety.

- Opposes constructing an airport runway due to concerns about future maintenance costs and ensuring safety.

Believes record low crime rates in Chandler are due to community support and trust in the police. Plans to proactively address teen violence by promoting positive interactions between youth, parents, and Chandler PD.

Believes record low crime rates in Chandler are due to community support and trust in the police, and plans to proactively address teen violence by promoting positive interactions between youth, parents, and Chandler Police Department.

Believes in strong community involvement in public safety and law enforcement. As a volunteer and executive board member, supports police accountability and community oversight.

Believes in strong community involvement in public safety and law enforcement, and supports police accountability and community oversight.

- Believes record low crime rates in Chandler are due to community support and trust in the police, and plans to proactively address teen violence by promoting positive interactions between youth, parents, and Chandler Police Department.
- Believes in strong community involvement in public safety and law enforcement, and supports police accountability and community oversight.

Plans to take programs dedicated to teen leadership and mentorship and "make them more innovative and robust to ensure the continued growth of our city."

- Plans to take programs dedicated to teen leadership and mentorship and "make them more innovative and robust to ensure the continued growth of our city."

Supports revitalizing the workforce through partnerships with educational institutions and local businesses to ensure economic prosperity and longevity. Plans to innovate city programs to develop a strong work ethic among students before entering the workforce.

Supports revamping the workforce through partnerships with educational institutions and local businesses to ensure economic prosperity and longevity, and plans to innovate city programs to develop a strong work ethic among students before entering the workforce.

- Supports revamping the workforce through partnerships with educational institutions and local businesses to ensure economic prosperity and longevity, and plans to innovate city programs to develop a strong work ethic among students before entering the workforce.

Joseph Yang

Michael earned his associate's degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix and his bachelor's degree in personal protection management from Henley Putnam University. He serves as vice chairman of Chandler's Military and Veterans Affairs Commission and is a member of the American Legion.

Michael is currently chief operating officer of Arizona Security Group. He previously served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Chandler Independent, MEET THE CANDIDATES: A Q&A with Chandler City Council hopefuls

Michael Simon's campaign for Chandler City Council Member is his first run for public office.

Supports investing in parks and youth programs to foster community engagement and a culture of "live, work, and play in Chandler."

- Supports investing in parks and youth programs to foster community engagement and a culture of "live, work, and play in Chandler."

Said, "I will focus on in-fill and responsible changes to zoning to enhance business and housing options−specifically in west and north Chandler so that the city grows efficiently."

Said, "By having an efficient and effective process for developers to build diverse building options in Chandler, this can provide more housing options and build the supply to meet the demand."

- Said, "I will focus on in-fill and responsible changes to zoning to enhance business and housing options−specifically in west and north Chandler so that the city grows efficiently."
- Said, "By having an efficient and effective process for developers to build diverse building options in Chandler, this can provide more housing options and build the supply to meet the demand."

Said, "I WILL ensure we invest in our water portfolio, city infrastructure, and proven technology to deliver the high level quality of life that our current and future residents have come to expect."

- Said, "I WILL ensure we invest in our water portfolio, city infrastructure, and proven technology to deliver the high level quality of life that our current and future residents have come to expect."

Believes in maintaining full funding for public safety and providing continued education and training for first responders. Said, "I am COMMITTED to make sure public safety continues to be fully funded while on the Council."

Plans to maintain full funding for public safety as well as continued education and training for first responders. 

- Plans to maintain full funding for public safety as well as continued education and training for first responders. 

As of June 7, 2025, Michael Simon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Simon

As of June 20, 2024, OD Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

OD earned his master's degree in accounting. He serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona as well as multiple other boards and committees.

OD currently serves as the founder (Ex Officio) of the Ready Set Go Foundation. He also serves as the president of OD Harris Media founded Wisdom Tax & Business Consulting. OD served in the U.S. Army.

OD Harris currently serves as a Chandler City Council member. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. Within the council, OD is the Vice Mayor. He was elected to this position in 2024.

The Polling Place: OD Harris

Supports workforce development in schools through the implementation of public-private partnerships.

Advocates for expanding the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.

- Supports workforce development in schools through the implementation of public-private partnerships.
- Advocates for expanding the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.

Chandler Arizona: Councilmember OD Harris Reflects on Black History Month and First Term in Chandler

- Supports making housing more affordable.

As of June 7, 2025, OD Harris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for increasing available positions in public safety.

- Advocates for increasing available positions in public safety.

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OD Harris

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.