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Editor, Chandler Independent, Arizona, USA. Human rights first -- Monica, the Orioles, Capitals, Lady Lobos second. Opinions are my own.
Mesa / Chandler, Arizona, USA
Joined July 2021
The @cityofchandler was given the award for its real-time language assistance pilot program, known locally as “ILA.” #AZNEWSMEDIA #chandleraz #LanguageTech #interpretingservices #VoiceToText #texttospeech @ChristineTDEll1 @chandlerazmayor .
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Chandler’s mayor and City Council recognized, at a July 14 regular meeting, those who contributed to the city recently being chosen for what it considers a prestigious honor. Chandler was …
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“Blended cost-of-service” or “across-the-board” were the two options council was given by finance staff as a choice of rate-hike plans, with council deadlocked, 3-3. #AZNEWSMEDIA #chandleraz #utlityrates #inflation @ChristineTDEll1 @chandlerazmayor @intel.
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When it comes to Chandler water rates, it’s all about Intel. That company’s name was a recurring theme in Chandler City Council’s utility rates work session, where there was …
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While the correction is a simple paperwork change, it comes at the same time #FoodService is about to change for AZ #k12 students. #AZNEWSMEDIA #schoollunches #hungryfamilies @ChristineTDEll1 @smantleINI #FoodInsecurity #chandleraz.
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Chandler Unified’s school board held a separate vote to approval a revision of a single form. The CUSD Governing Board voted unanimously, at its June 25 meeting, to approve a revised …
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The ordinance authorizes removal of “illegal” temp signs in the public right of way and requires signs to be marked with a name and phone number of a responsible person or group. #AZNEWSMEDIA @chandleraz #election2025 @ChristineTDEll1 @chandlerazmayor
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An ordinance about campaign signs was tentatively adopted by the Chandler City Council at its July 17 meeting — but not until a lengthy discussion was held earlier in the week about postponing …
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Combs Construction was awarded the main contract for hangar area repaving for almost $4.5M. #AZNEWSMEDIA #airportmaintenance #airports #chandleraz #FAA @cityofchandler @chandlerazmayor @FAANews @gatewayairport .
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Three of the dozens of items the Chandler City Council authorized by unanimously passing its July 17 consent agenda were for its Municipal Airport. A hangar-area pavement reconstruction project …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: Attorneys for doctors trying to void some existing #abortion restrictions are trying to keep a judge from hearing the lone….
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PHOENIX - Attorneys for doctors trying to void some existing abortion restrictions are trying to keep a judge from hearing the lone arguments against their efforts. And if they are successful, …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: By @NSIndependent editor J Graber - Scottsdale city government responds to 5th Avenue road closure fiasco #ScottsdaleAZ #R….
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Three weeks after an unnecessary road closure on Fifth Avenue cost some local stores as much as an estimated 75% of their business for three weeks, Scottsdale city officials have take steps to …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: While many youngsters are using the summer as an opportunity to hang out around the pool and have fun, three local teens a….
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While many youngsters are using the summer as an opportunity to hang out around the pool and have fun, three local teens are busy teaching them how to stay safe. Three friends - Sanath …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: The #Phoenix Art Museum this summer presents “Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection,” which showcases a collection o….
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The Phoenix Art Museum this summer presents the Southwest premiere of “Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection,” which showcases a collection of historically significant works from 17th- and...
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RT @AzNewsmedia: The Grateful Dead will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual the….
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The Grateful Dead will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” worldwide on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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This week, students started the school year at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School and the rest of @ChandlerUnified's 40-plus campuses. @sp_blodgett @smantleINI #AZNEWSMEDIA #k12education #firstdayofschool #kindergarten #education .
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ICYMI: Intel filed a notice with @ArizonaDES on July 7, then revised its layoff total to 696 a few days later. #AZNEWSMEDIA #unemployment #techlayoffs #techjobs #financialstruggles @intel @cityofchandler .
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Intel filed a notice with the Arizona Department of Economic Security on July 7, announcing as many as 172 of its west Chandler employees could be let go soon, then revised that total to 696 a few...
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Ordinance No. 5127 amends a section of city code so that council can set any time frame it wants when it decides to approve an application for a medical cannabis use permit. #AZNEWSMEDIA #cannabisismedicine.@AZDHS @ChristineTDEll1 @chandlerazmayor .
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An ordinance the Chandler City Council gave final approval to on July 14 will make permit renewals a less-cumbersome process. Ordinance No. 5127 amends a section of city code so that council can …
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RT @RHDyer: The Surprise community is mourning two cyclists after they were killed on their bicycles in separate incidents with vehicles th….
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The Surprise community is mourning two cyclists after they were killed on their bicycles in separate incidents with vehicles three days apart earlier this month.
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RT @AzNewsmedia: The #Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission is trying to find a way to preserve a building linked to Arizona State Legis….
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The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission is trying to find a way to preserve a building linked to Arizona State Legislator Wing F. Ong, the first Chinese American to serve in any state …
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RT @AJGCIndependent: Officers responded to a drowning call at a community pool on South Phelps Drive in Apache Junction at 6:44 p.m. July 1….
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Officers responded to a drowning call at a community pool on South Phelps Drive in Apache Junction at 6:44 p.m. July 17, Apache Junction Police Department said. A 1-year-old child had been at …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: Schools aren’t responsible for keeping students safe when they’re en route to school — or even just outside the school bou….
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PHOENIX — Schools aren’t responsible for keeping students safe when they’re en route to school — or even just outside the school boundaries — the Arizona Supreme Court …
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RT @AzNewsmedia: Our @PhilipHaldiman writes: In March, officials opened a new intake and medical facility across from its Peoria shelter, n….
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Founded in 1996, Sun Cities 4 Paws has grown so much over the years, but no matter how their facilities continue to expand, there’s never enough space.
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Eight of the @cityofchandler's 2,300 employees made more than $250K in 2024. #AZNEWSMEDIA #costofgovernment #chandleraz @AzCities @ChristineTDEll1 @smantleINI @chandlerazmayor .
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The top executive hired by the governing board is often the highest-paid person in U.S. governments. That’s not always the case, though, as situations like the city of Chandler’s top …
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Monday’s regular @cityofchandler Council meeting will be followed by a study session. That’s where all council members have the option to pull any of the 23 consent items for discussion. #AZNEWSMEDIA #UtilityRates #solidwaste #ParksAndRecMonth #Airport .
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Addressing utility rates is one of the dozens of public tasks the Chandler City Council will be asked to take on this week. Monday’s 4 p.m. work session will be a utility rate update …
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