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

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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."

Public Services

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."

Housing & Urban Development

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."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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. 

Public Safety

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

Education

Economy

Michael Simon

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

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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."

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.

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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."

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Plans to work with the Chandler Police Department.

- Plans to work with the Chandler Police Department.

Christine Ellis

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

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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."

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.

Cicely Rocha-Miller

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

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.

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.

Jennifer Hawkins

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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

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

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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.

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- Supports making housing more affordable.

Advocates for increasing available positions in public safety.

- Advocates for increasing available positions in public safety.

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- 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.