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3 Chandler teen deaths stoke alarm BY PAUL MARYNIAK Arizonan Executive Editor

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t least seven Valley teens have lost their lives to suicide or drug overdoses since mid-March and three involved Chandler Unified students. That trend has alarmed a Chandler educator and longtime advocate for kids' mental and emotional health. Four of those deaths were suicides – including two of the three Chandller teens who died in an 11-day period this month – prompting Katey McPherson to once again plead for parents, schools and government

at all levels to address the growing number of young people in crisis – a plea she has been making for more than five years. The deaths also underscore a warning from Teen Lifeline, the nonprofit teen suicide prevention hotline and service, that parents of Arizona teenagers must be particularly vigilant about their children’s mental health at this time of year. More young people get depressed as they either lose daily contact with classmates or for other reasons related to the end of the school year. The May 25 suicide involving a Perry High School freshman prompted McPherson last

Thursday to ask Chandler City Council and Chandler Unified Governing Board to hold an emergency meeting on youth mental health and school safety. "For the last five years as a mother of four in CUSD, an educator, and advocate I have asked for our city, schools, law enforcement as well as faith leaders and business leaders to come together with our students to create a call to action to confront the growing epidemic of youth struggling, suffering, and dying in our community," she wrote. "This is 100% a community responsibil-

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For another Memorial Day remembrance, see page 26. BY KEN SAIN Arizonan Staff Writer

oy Conrad, father of the late Staff Sergeant Alex Conrad of Chandler, has been busy since his son was killed in combat in Somalia in 2018– either the last or second-last Arizona warrior felled by enemy fire in the last four years. There are a lot of Gold Star Family events and dedications he has attended while he also volunteers with a number of organizations. “I was talking to one of the dads and I said, ‘You know, when does it slow down?’” Roy recalled. “And because his son was killed almost 10 years ago, he says, ‘You know, it Roy Conrad of Chandler stands in front of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gilbert, which last month was renamed after his son, Staff Sgt. Alex Conrad, who died in combat in Somalia in 2018. Roy memorializes his see MEMORIAL page 3 son in many ways, including with a decal on the rear of his motorcycle. (David Minton/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

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This plaque hangs in the lobby of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gilbert as part of a memorial to Staff Sgt. Alex Conrad. (Special to the Arizonan)

MEMORIAL from page 1

slows down when you want it to slow down. OK?’ And he says, ‘You know, we’re here for you. But if you need the space, you take it.’” Roy finds that peace when he travels cross country on his motorcycle, something he does about a half dozen times a year. “That’s my space,” he said. His most recent trip across the country on motorcycle was earlier this month to visit his son’s grave on what would have been his 30th birthday. Alex Conrad was serving at a small outpost in Somalia about 200 miles southwest of Mogadishu as part of Op-

This photo of Staff Sgt. Alex Conrad was taken shortly before his death. (Special to the Arizonan)

eration Octave Shield when, on June 8, 2018, it came under attack from al Shabab militants. A human intelligence officer with the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group, Alex – along with three other Americans and a Somali solider – was wounded by shrapnel from a mortar round. He had joined the Army 10 years earlier and had deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He later completed the French basic language course at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in 2016, and was subsequently assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group as a human intelligence noncommissioned officer, according to the Military Times. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Unit Commendation (second award), the Army Commendation Medal (third award), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (second award), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Combat Action Badge,and the Basic Parachutist Badge. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal. Alex also liked to ride and do pretty much anything to stay active, his father recalled. He also liked to hear stories. Roy said Alex loved to visit the World War II Memorial when he was stationed near Washington, D.C., just so he could hear veterans tell their stories from their days on active duty.

Roy said one thing he likes to do on his motorcycle trips is visit the many memorials set up to remember the fallen. “I’ll go through and see some of these little towns and, for example, Benson and Wilcox, and even Bisbee, some of those hidden away little memorials that are nothing more than just a little marker sitting there,” Roy said. “But that community will gather together around that and just remember their fallen members from their community. “It’s kinda cool to go and see that it’s all over the country, those little things with all the negativity that going on, and but you see those things, and those are like little community things that are important to that community, and they’ve not forgotten.” This Memorial Day, Roy suggested Americans seek out some of those forgotten memorials and learn about the people who they honor. He pointed to the Chaplain’s Memorial in Scottsdale, which he said most people don’t know about. He said some have been neglected, and are no longer in great shape. One thing Americans can do is to fix that. “Our veterans are not neglected, because they are remembered that way,”

Roy said. “But it doesn’t do any good if nobody goes to them. And so many of them are, the memorials themselves, are forgotten. Somebody spent a lot of time and effort to do that memorial, to memorize memorialize our veterans, and not just our fallen veterans, but our veterans that are here with us today.” The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gilbert was renamed after Sgt. Alex Conrad on April 23. Roy said hundreds of people attended the dedication, not just from Arizona but from all over the U.S. One way that he remembers his son is to visit Veterans Oasis Park, which opened in Chandler late last year. Ray and the father of a former Chandler resident who was killed in action in Afghanistan, Major Brent Taylor of Utah, painted some big rocks there in the color of their son’s beret. Alex Conrad’s is red,and Taylor’s is tan. “I think it was a Girl Scout troop that went through there and painted up a whole bunch of rocks,” Roy said. “They researched and found names of the fallen and painted their names on there and put a little inscription on them just to remember him, which I thought was really, really neat.”

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Housing may replace ailing strip mall BY KEN SAIN Arizonan Staff Writer

he City of Chandler is considering an application that would replace the abandoned Fry’s Food Store at Warner and Alma School roads with a mixedused development of mostly housing. ProEquity Asset Management Corp. has applied for development plan approval that would include demolishing most of the buildings on the site. The ailing strip mall has been an eyesore that the city has long looked to redevelop. Kroger inherited the store in 2004 when it bought out Smith’s. There was also intense competition at that corner with a Walmart next door and a Smitty’s across the street. It already had a successful Fry’s store only a mile away at Alma School and Elliot roads. So the decision was made to shut it down. The application is just the first step of a long process before a development can be built. The city is currently evaluating the application and has asked the developer for additional information before it is ready to move forward. The proposed development would be called Sun Village Center and be home to 371 multifamily residential units, an electric vehicle charging station, a full restau-

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rant, another fast food location and some retail. The bank and fast food stores currently at the site would remain, as would the Walmart.

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CUSD teens demand city NDO

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anix Gallo isn’t buying the argument that Chandler doesn’t need a non-discrimination ordinance that protects its LGBTQ+ citizens because in this modern age there is little to no discrimination still taking place. He said just walk the halls of Chandler High, where he is a student. “Just teachers who are homophobic, who see some queer couples in the hallways and yell at them for PDA (public displays of affection) when there will be a straight couple next to them doing the same thing and they won’t get yelled at,” Kanix said. “Or even just students coming up to some

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Protesters stand in front of Chandler’s City Hall to call for a non-discrimination ordinance that protects the city’s LGBTQ+ citizens. (Ken Sain/Chandler Arizonan)

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queer kids and yelling slurs at them. And some of the teachers just sit back and do nothing about it.” Kanix was one of about two dozen people who showed up in front of City Hall on May 23 to call on City Council to pass a non-discrimination ordinance. The city has commissioned an outside firm to do a diversity, equity, and inclusion survey. Dawn, a Hamilton High student who organized the protest and did not want to give her last name, said there is plenty of discrimination still taking place today. She pointed to a GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network) survey that found 68% of LGBTQ+ youth experience discrimination. She said she experienced it after organizing a Day of Silence at her school. She,

FRY'S from page 4

ranging from two to four stories. The units would come in studio, one and two bedrooms. The complex would also have a club house, swimming pool and barbecue area. Applications such as this one get a lot

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and others, wore masks saying ‘LGBTQ Students Against Silencing.” Dawn said she emailed all the teachers to make sure they were aware before the event. “There were teachers who were like, ‘Why are you talking?’ Dawn said. “And some of those students didn’t even identify as LGBTQ. It’s obvious that the kind of incendiary language and the violence that we systematically face is deeply rooted in our society.” In addition to calling for NDO passage, the protesters said they were also upset about some of the laws under consideration in Legislature. They include banning transgender youth from participating in sports of their gender and another that forces teachers to avoid controversial topics until they have been reviewed by parents. Critics say the extra work that creates for already overworked

of scrutiny and will likely change, officials noted. First, city staff reviews it and makes sure it conforms with the general plan and current zoning. Then, neighbors are notified and given an opportunity to review the plans and express any objections they may have. Staff and the developer often try to address

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and bullying, an uptick in harassment to GSA, students, GSA clubs,” she said. “There’s been new policies in place that try to strip GSAs to have the right to exist on campuses, even though it’s federally protected,” Rebecca added. “Some schools have tried to find workarounds, loopholes to that, to make sure that it’s harder to find safe space for LGBTQ youth.” The contractor is expected to present its final report on diversity, equity and inclusion to the City Council in July. Then, they may consider a non-discrimination ordinance. Last time Council voted on that, it failed on a 5-2 vote, with only OD Harris and Matt Orlando voting in favor. Instead, Mayor Kevin Hartke issued a non-binding proclamation. Chandler is the largest city in Arizona that does not have a non-discrimination ordinance to protects its LGBTQ+ citizens.

of its Planned Area Development amendment, a Mid-Rise Overlay to allow up to four stories, and a Preliminary Development Plan. “It is currently zoned commercial, so they would need a rezoning,” said David

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Meet the candidates for mayor of chandler you failed to achieve this term? What are you three top goals for your next term? Goals that I either fell short of or have not yet completed include the following: 1. I did not anticipate the changing job market. I am working with staff on incentives and policies that will assist with talent acquisition and retention across the city, including our police. 2. The global supply chain has exposed challenges to all. We are playing catchup with housing and development.

KEVIN HARTKE

Age: 66 Years in Chandler: 37 Immediate family: Wife: Lynne (for 40 years), 4 Adult Children: Nathan, Aleah, Katelyn, Zachary; 4 Grandchildren; 1 Dog: Mollie Job:Mayor of the City of Chandler; Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship Education: BS in Biochemistry from U of Missouri/Columbia; MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Phoenix Extension Campus.

Why are you running? I have been leading and serving in Chandler for the past 37 years. Serving as Mayor is an extension of my commitment in the community that I love and call home. My years on Council and first term as Mayor have prepared for a second term. What responsibilities should a mayor specifically task himself or herself with in office? The primary tasks of the Mayor include leading Council, and with Council setting vision and policies for the city. Community engagement and advocacy are an important part as well. I am well suited and prepared for the foresight and problem solving needed to do the above. How would you assess your performance as and what goals do you think

What three specific activities have you been involved in in the last four years that made your neighborhood and/or the city a better place to live? I am proud of the things we have accomplished under my leadership during my first term as Mayor. 1. After declaring a state of emergency related to COVID, I worked closely with Council and the Governor to lead the city through stages of the pandemic. 2. I was one of the first to know of and work with the Intel expansion and the subsequent undergrounding of SRP power lines. Bringing more jobs, expansions and headquarters all around Chandler have been a goal of mine. This has included the further revitalization of downtown, Airport region, Price Corridor, West and North Chandler. 3. With Council, our city and Bond subcommittees, we passed the first bond in 14 years by an average of a 40% margin. This will continue to fund our capital projects well past my second term as Mayor. I could continue with another dozen! What are your top three strengths that will help Chandler survive economic headwinds such as inflation? 1. Ability to bring staff and Council together to address forward thinking decisions. 2. Understanding the times we are in and leading Council in maintaining rainy day funds as well as use one time and ongoing funds appropriately. 3. Experience with leadership and budgets that will keep city government focused on our core responsibilities and minimizing vision drift. It is easy to spend

see HARTKE page 10

RUTH JONES

Age: 55 Years in Chandler: 2 in Chandler Husband: Gordon Jones; 6 children, 4 living with 3 currently at home and one starting college. Job: Mortgage Loan Officer, not currently working Education: Certification from National Cryptological School, Licensed MLO, realtor, a business major.

Why are you running? I have seen the city changing and I am concerned about the lack of leadership. I want to bring greater transparency and community involvement that will assure our citizens the quality of life they are used to. I will provide the vision that will give our city a strong future. What responsibilities should a mayor specifically task himself or herself with in office? A mayor should lead with conscience, communicating with council and enacting policy that maintains the high quality of life our citizens expect. The mayor is the voice of the community and needs to see all aspects of city life in every decision made. What have been Mayor Hartke’s three biggest failures as mayor and how would you have acted differ-

ently? What three actions by Mayor Hartke do you applaud? Mayor Hartke has failed to provide adequate public safety. Our homeless population has grown at an alarming rate and we have a culture of government that lacks transparency. He is, however, well intentioned and attends community events. He is also not confrontational. What three specific activities have you been involved in in the last four years that made your neighborhood and/or the city a better place to live? I was on a planning and zoning commission and worked on a transit-oriented development. That required coordination between city, state, train, road officials, and multiple developers to create the gateway to the city. Closer to home I worked with the city to put stop signs in a neighborhood to create a safe walking path to an elementary school. I have also been an HOA president. What are your top three strengths that will help Chandler survive economic headwinds such as inflation? As the mother to 6 children I have always been frugal and organized. This coupled with my fiscal conservative background and my time on planning and zoning commission allow me to see future needs and be prepared to meet good and bad economic turns as we develop and grow.

What are your top three concerns for the next four years in Chandler and how would you address them? We need to provide resources asked for by police in order to hire and retain officers at the level Chandler requires. Secondly, we need to address the build out of the city and secure our economic growth. Our growing homeless population needs to be a priority. We need to create programs that work to decrease these numbers. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable housing? Increase public private partnerships and programs that facilitate resident’s pathway towards home ownership and

see JONES page 10

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To our readers The Arizonan gave Chandler candidates for mayor and city council a questionnaire on their positions on some city issues and were asked to answer each question in nore more than 50 words. Some candidates exceeded that limit and their replies have been edited in print for space. However, they appear in their entirety online at chandlernews.com

JANE POSTON

Age: 53 Years in Chandler: 13 as a resident (20 years as an employee /business owner) Immediate family: Husband Jason Heinkel, with our two sons, Jacob & Jackson. Education: Bachelor of Journalism, University of MissouriColumbia. Job: Owner and partner in J2 Media, proving video production and full service communications.

Why are you running? I am running to make a good city better. Chandler enjoys a strong reputation of being a quality community for residents, businesses, nonprofits and our schools. As a former City employee, small business owner, and community volunteer, I believe I bring the right skills and experience to serve Chandler.

Prior to your decision to run for Council, how have you been involved in the community and/or in town government-related activities? My community service includes Chandler Chamber

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DARLA GONZALEZ

Age: 56 Years in Chandler: 18 Immediate family: Husband, daughter Education: BA In business admin from Ottawa University Chandler Campus Job: Self-employed - Gonzalez Professional Services, grassroots director For Az Free Enterprise Club

Why are you running? I am running for Council because I love Chandler. I have raised my family here for the last 18 years. I want to apply my skills in leadership, government, administration, relationships and administrative serve the residents of Chandler with integrity and respect.

Prior to your decision to run for Council, how have you been involved in the community and/or in town government-related activities? The last five years, I have been working full time in government policy and grassroots both statewide and nationally. I have taught people the US Constitution and the role of gov-

see GONZALEZ page 12

ANGEL ENCINAS

Age: 32 Years living in Chandler: 32 Immediate family: Parents and siblings. Job: Immigration consulting, real estate. Education: Bachelor's, ASU

Why are you running? My career helping people through the legal immigration process led me to decide to run. Assisting people to achieve the American dream has been rewarding and I want to make that difference on a larger scale. As a young professional, business owner and native from downtown Chandler, I want to bring greater representation to our council that reflects the needs and voices of our communities. Prior to your decision to run for Council, how have you been involved in the community and/or in town government-related activities? I work one on one with members of our community while interfacing with our government to provide legal

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MATT ORLANDO

Age: 66 Years in Chandler: 38 years Immediate family: Pat, wife of 44 years. We have three children: Matt, Anthony and Leah; two grandchildren Education: MBA Golden Gate University, CA; BA Rutgers University, NJ Job: Current Chandler City Councilmember

Why are you running? To keep working to build a better quality of life for all; continue to be a strong advocate for safe and clean neighborhoods; foster smart growth policies; and continue providing the open and transparent communication that you have come to expect and is critical for maintaining trust in local government.

Prior to your decision to run for Council, how have you been involved in the community and/or in town government-related activities? I have been serving on the Chandler Council for 20 years and am proud of the success Chandler has enjoyed due to the decisions I and other coun-

see ORLANDO page 14

FARHANA SHIFA

Age: 46 Years In Chandler: 16 Immediate family: Husband, Mother and two daughters Education: Masters in Mass Communication, Bachelors in Education, and Bachelors in Fine Arts. Project Management Certificate Job: Owner, The Joy of Fine Arts; interpreter, adjunct faculty, consultant.

Why are you running? I love living in Chandler, it’s been a wonderful place to raise my family. It’s time for me to give back, be your voice, and represent Chandler with a servant’s heart.

Prior to your decision to run for Council, how have you been involved in the community and/or in town government-related activities? I have served many local organizations, including: Chandler Arts Commissioner for six years; Lions Club International, vice district governor; International Mother Language Day Celebration, community liaison; Chandler Asian Moon Festival,

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money on many programs that are not central to the goal of local government.

What are your top three concerns for the next four years in Chandler and how would you address them? 1. Talent attraction and retention for city services. With Council I instituted a class and compensation study that will guide us and make our hiring competitive. Chandler has a good brand. I am currently working on further incentives to bring our work force to a full complement. This includes police as well. 2. Build out. With a diminishing acreage available, land use and redevelopment decisions become crucial. This effects accommodating the ongoing business expansion and relocation, headquarters relocations and housing needs. 3. Keeping Chandler �iscally sound, maintaining a high quality of life for all and a low cost of service. Meet the candidates for mayor of chandler How can the city facilitate the devel-

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�inancial independence.

What additional controls would you advocate for short-term rentals like Airbnb? We need to give neighborhoods power to control the bad actors and those that violate code or become a nuisance. We will need to create ordnances and code that allows for management of negligent properties and holds properties owners accountable. Should Chandler pass an anti-dis-

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opment of affordable housing? We will work with federal and state partners to �ind affordable and workforce housing �inancing. We will initiate development agreements with builders. We will identify aging retail corners such as Warner and Alma School or Chandler and Kyrene that are good candidates for mixed use projects including housing solutions. A RAD housing option is currently being implemented that can bring affordable and workforce housing.

What additional controls would you advocate for short-term rentals like Airbnb? I will continue to work with entities like the Maricopa Assoc of Governments and Arizona League of Towns and Cities where I serve in leadership roles to press for greater local control and registration. Should Chandler pass an anti-discrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not?

crimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? We need to create a non-discrimination ordinance. All the citizens of Chandler need to be respected and feel safe in our community. We are the last major city to not have this and the state legislature is currently entertaining bills that would hurt our city. By writing the ordinance we can make sure it meets our cities needs as I believe strongly in local control. Would you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Air-

With Council I instituted both a Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) of�ice and a DEI study that is doing a deep dive look at both internal city policy study as well as an outward looking community study. I look forward to the results and hearing the voices of our community. I have pledged my personal advocacy and Mayoral leadership to anyone and everyone in Chandler experiencing discriminatory practices by the city, employers, housing providers or others. Chandler is a very diverse and inclusive community. We will work to continue it being a safe community that provides opportunity for all. An NDO is a solution that we do not need.

school touch and go operations from both local operators and operators from other airports using Chandler’s airport that creates most of the noise and complaints regarding �ixed wing aviation.

port longer? Why or why not? I would. This issue already needs voter approval and the longer runways will be quieter and safer. It will also allow us to compete with Scottsdale and Phoenix Mesa Gateway for tourism and business opportunity.

policy issues. I bring policy experience, strength of character and faith and will lead with those qualities.

Would you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Airport longer? Why or why not? I would support bringing a bond question to Chandler authorizing the extension of the runway. Extending the runway will bring in more small corporate jets for those engaging and working in our community. This will also potentially discourage the increase of �light

What are your top three qualities that you bring to the of�ice of mayor? I bring my integrity and hardworking ethic to this position. I will be engaging and seeking consensus with all stakeholders to build coalitions that can build on common ground to resolve dif�icult

What are your top three qualities that you bring to the of�ice of mayor? 1. Passionate love for my beautiful, diverse community 2. Experience and decades of leadership, collaboration and understanding. 3. Ability to work with federal, state and local leaders to represent and further Chandler’s goals.

How can the city best maintain existing service levels in the face of strong economic headwinds such as in�lation? Prioritize our core missions: Public safety, service delivery, transportation, infrastructure. Continue to keep rainy day and other contingency funds. Continue to implement a structurally balanced budgets that use one-time monies for one-time expenses and ongoing monies for ongoing expenses.

How can the city best maintain existing service levels in the face of strong economic headwinds such as in�lation? In a period of high in�lation, we need to keep attention on our revenues and carefully balance that against expenditures, cutting wasteful programs and expenses like homeless programs that aren’t working when our law enforcement in not fully staffed.

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LD 12 Dem candidates discuss housing, education, homeless BY PAUL MARYNIAK Arizonan Executive editor

ousing and homelessness, education funding and abortion rights dominated a 90-minute debate among the five Democratic candidates for two House seat nominations in the legislative district that includes Ahwatukee. LD 12 House candidates Patricia Contreras of Ahwatukee, Sam Huang and Ajlan “AJ” Kurdoglu of Chandler, and Anastasia “Stacey” Travers and Paul Weich, also both of Ahwatukee, sought to differentiate themselves on those issues, though they all agreed that public education needs more funding and women’s right to an abortion should be protected. In the only debate before the Aug. 2 primary, there was no chance for voters to see where the two Ahwatukee competitors for the Republican Senate nomination in LD 12 stand because they didn’t show. Gina Roberts, voter education director for the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, which sponsored the debate, said businessman David Richardson had agreed to appear and that Realtor Suzanne Sharer “tentatively agreed.” Roberts said that on the day of the May 18 debate, Sharer “ultimately declined – she said she had a scheduling conflict she could not get out of.” Told by the commission she would not be attending, Richardson bowed out after “he indicated he didn’t think it would be appropriate for him to attend if the other attendees were not his opponent,” Roberts said. There is no contest in the other two primary election races and those candidates had not been expected. They include Democratic Rep. Mitzi Epstein, who will run for LD 12 Senate on the Democratic ticket, and Republican House candidates Terry Roe and Jim Chaston. Though moderator Nathan Brown, a Capitol Times reporter who covers the House, used Scottsdale as an example of the skyrocketing cost of homes and

rent, the five candidates made it clear that problem plagues Ahwatukee and the rest of LD 12 as well. Harkening to her 30 years with the City of Phoenix as a director of various human services, including those for the elderly, Contreras said rent and home prices are pricing seniors out of their homes. “The state has a rule right now where the individual cities can’t do any kind of price control,” Contreras said, “and I think that’s something that needs to be addressed, maybe give the cities back the opportunity to take a look at how they can work individually as individual cities to work on the problem versus having the state mandate that prices can’t be addressed.” Huang said there is a difference in the affordability issue between the poor and middle class. “If we are talking about poor people, I will tell you it will never be affordable,” Huang said, calling it “a very, very complicated issue.” “We need to equip people with a living skill to make a living,” he added, saying that while rent control could be an option, “I would like to do it in a more gentle way.” Kurdoglu said, “As a legislator I will work with city, county and federal officials to find for long-term solutions to this issue. In the short term, we can start to fast- track affordable housing.” Stating the affordability issue was more a question for the cities to address, Travers endorsed the idea of giving cities more say on controlling rent, “find a way to regulate predatory investors,” and “put more money into that housing fund to help with other solutions.” Weich zoomed in on the issue of preemption – the state assuming control over issues that might be more effectively handled by municipalities. He also echoed Travers in identifying out-of-state big-money investors as a primary driving force in the escalation of housing prices and rent. He said local government and not the Legislature was

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Board Chair (2021), and Women in Leadership Chair, 2021 Citizens Bond Committee (Airport), Chandler Education Foundation Board President, East Valley JCC Board, CUSD Bond & Override Marketing Chair and pro bono work for Chandler Firefighter Charities, AZCEND, ACEE, and Fans Across America. What attributes do you bring to the table that would serve the city well, particularly if economic headwinds such as inflation confront America in the next few years? As a former City employee and fiscal conservative, I understand the City’s budget and the importance of being a strong steward of the taxpayer dollar. I also own a successful small business and have served on budget override and bond committees for both the City and the school district. Name three of your top concerns in Chandler for the next four years and tell

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ernment. I lead a group of 11,000 (and growing) members to communicate to their elected officials on legislative policy issues which are important to them. What attributes do you bring to the table that would serve the city well, particularly if economic headwinds such as inflation confront America in the next few years? My greatest attribute is my ability to work well with people, committees, and leadership. I am a good listener, a problem solver, and a strategic thinker. We can always find something we have in common to work together for the good of Chandler residents. We can get through the inflation problem working together and being transparent.

Name three your top concerns in Chandler for the next four years and tell how you would address them? My top three concerns are: Public Safety – making sure our police force is equipped, staffed, and have all the resources they need to keep all of us safe and can respond quickly to emergency calls. ….

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how you would address them? Public safety hiring, high quality jobs, and quality of life services (water, transportation, parks and recreation facilities). I will work closely with my colleagues on the Council, our residents and the City’s department and division staff to outline goals and objectives to adequately address these concerns. Name something you would change in city government that would improve it. As a former city employee and a professional communicator, I bring a unique perspective. I am an advocate for government transparency and communication. I would work to ensure that we continue to provide open communications to our residents and encourage and promote resident involvement on important issues. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing? This complex problem has been amplified by strong economic policies and

Keeping taxes low – I’ve always believed in having a lean fiscal budget especially when the revenue comes from the hard work of the constituents. But now, more than ever, with the increasing inflation, we need to not add burdensome taxes to our residents. . .. I think we look for more partnerships utilizing outside community organizations who are equipped and passionate about helping people. Pro-Business – We need to make sure we are rolling back burdensome regulations and removing barriers which help both small and large businesses. If businesses can grow and thrive, they will employ more people and expand services. … Name something you would change in city government that would improve it. I would make the city government less political and make governing about serving, listening, being transparent, using common sense, take out the personal agendas and put people above the politics. Most people will find more things they agree upon, than disagree, but yet people focus more on the disagreements. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing?

job growth encouraging people to move here at a rapid pace. Attainable housing is a regional issue with multiple pressure points, and I believe we should work with partners across the Valley to find a balanced path forward.

What issue has been handled poorly by the current City Council and what would you do differently? Not passing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO). Through my work at the Chamber and as a small business owner, I have been an active supporter of a NonDiscrimination Ordinance, and Chandler has failed to act on this important issue, despite the strong recommendation from the business community. Should Chandler pass an anti-discrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? There should not be penalties, and all recommendations I have supported have very specifically stated that this should be a Civil issue. I believe the fo-

While government can referee the market, it’s not the role of government to intervene with the free market. The only way to make it affordable (without federal assistance/subsidizing) is to provide more supply. If we restrict housing supply, home values will increase. City Council can look at the proposals from investors, developers and businesses, look at their rules and fees and look at their strategic plan to find viable solutions to workforce housing.

What issue has been handled poorly by the current City Council and what would you do differently? I wouldn’t characterize the City Council as handling something “poorly” but there is always room for improvement. I love my city and think the council and previous councils have done a great job managing and planning Chandler with infrastructure, low taxes, water storage, parks but there are always opportunities for improvement. … Should Chandler pass an anti-discrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? I work every day to create an equal

cus should be on providing education, awareness, and training. The end goal of an NDO is making certain every resident is treated fairly and equally.

Would you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Airport longer? Why or why not? I would want to make sure the City receives resident and business input prior to taking a position on such an important issue. A bond issue of this nature has long standing ramifications for our community and must be studied thoroughly.

What achievement/activity that benefitted your neighborhood or the city are you proudest of? I am most proud of my efforts as Board President of the Chandler Education Foundation. During my tenure, I led the effort that lifted the Foundation from a budget deficit and implemented policies and procedures to ensure long-term fiscal stability. That work continues to benefit Chandler students today.

playing field for all people. I love justice. I believe in a free market where customers pick the winners and losers, not government. I am always open to finding ways to encourage positive behavior instead penalizing negative behavior.

What you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Airport longer? Why or why not? I was born into a family of pilots. Sadly, my brother passed away in airplane accident due to a botched landing. If upon research, I find that the runway poses safety threat, I would support making the runway longer. I would like to see the Chandler Airport be subsidized less by the city and be more self-sustaining. What achievement/activity that benefitted your neighborhood or the city are you proudest of? In 2021, my team along with grassroots citizens worked with legislators and fought hard for a 1.7 billion tax cut for all Arizonans. This included the income tax to reduce to a flat tax of 2.5%. With soaring inflation, this legislative win helped millions of Arizonans keep more money in their pockets.

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What attributes do you bring to the table that would serve the city well, particularly if economic headwinds such as inflation confront America in the next few years? Experience and the ability to make tough decisions. I served when Chandler was the fastest growing city in the nation, during the recessions, and through the Covid epidemic. My vast military and corporate experience, plus my unmatched experience leading Chandler through challenging times while setting us up for future success. Name three your top concerns in Chandler for the next four years and tell how you would address them? We must continue developing solutions that allow hard working families to

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organizing committee; Emancipation Proclamation Observance Day, organizing committee. I have deep ties to the local Asian and diverse communities and have served as their advisor, political liaison, and friend.

What attributes do you bring to the table that would serve the city well, particularly if economic headwinds such as inflation confront America in the next few years? I have been directing, advising, and organizing projects, community services, festivals, conferences, and events. Using my project management skills, I will monitor and forecast issues regarding revenue constraints and expenditures. To deal with inflation, we should take steps to stop unnecessary spending, recalculate the budget, maintain savings to guard against the unexpected. Name three of your top concerns in Chandler for the next four years and tell how you would address them? Maintaining a strong community:

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afford a home and ensure development projects align with our neighborhoods’ concerns. We must accelerate the hiring of more first responders and support staff. And we must find lasting solutions for homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health issues. Name something you would change in city government that would improve it. My vast experience has taught me that local government works best when it implements nonpartisan approaches to solve the real issues facing our community – not letting the needs of citizens become secondary to political whims. Let’s remember that potholes are neither Republican nor Democrat. They just need to be fixed. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing? I worked with the council to approve a workforce/affordability housing plan that includes: coordinate with the state legislature to allow more construction of workforce housing; set aside some afschool choice, compassion for those in need -affordable housing and homelessness, maintain Chandler’s family friendly environment – parks, recreation, and safety. Fiscal responsibility and economic growth: Preserve Chandler’s low tax rates, use tax dollars wisely and make the most of one-time revenue sources…. Public safety: support police and fire departments… Name something you would change in city government that would improve it. Based on the feedback from the citizens of chandler, I would increase citizen participation in our city government. This has already begun through dedicated staff, commissions, committees, sub-committees and focus groups. Although the framework is already in place, outreach to the citizens could be improved. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing? The city should: • continue repositioning public housing to increase the availability of units. Multi-

fordable/workforce housing units during new development; updating city codes to reflect the need for more housing options and utilize private/public partnerships that stimulate workforce housing.

What issue has been handled poorly by the current City Council and what would you do differently? Anyone who has worked in large organizations realizes communication is challenging. Chandler is no different. Although we strive to reach the public via press releases, videos of council meeting, surveys, and social media, we should do more outreach within our community. I’d like to explore more neighborhood coffees and conduct more outreach events. Should Chandler pass an anti-discrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? Chandler has always been a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. An anti-discrimination ordinance would reflect our values as a community and enhance our economic vitality. Many Valley use housing units developments can help business amenities and residents. • encourage private sector solutions for affordable housing. • update codes and area plans to reflect need for more housing options. • support and collaborate with state and federal efforts for affordable housing.

What issue has been handled poorly by the current City Council and what would you do differently? Overall, the city council has done a fine job and works together in a nonpartisan manner. I hope to see a continuation of this spirit of camaraderie and cooperation. Such a culture is critical to making the right decisions to benefit our community. Should Chandler pass an anti-discrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? Chandler is a diverse community. There is diversity among the candidates running for and those currently serving on our city council. Our downtown businesses are very diverse. One of Chandler’s biggest employers, Intel,

cities have already passed similar ordinances and we should as well. Chandler’s ordinance would only include education and mediation provisions as penalties.

What you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Airport longer? Why or why not? Chandler residents have voted three times not to expand the runway. Over the years, we’ve witnessed elected bodies usurping the will of the voters; I respect the will of the people. If, in the future, there is support from the community then the council can consider referring the issue for a vote.

What achievement/activity that benefited your neighborhood or the city are you proudest of? Other than successfully championing for additional first responders for our city, I am most proud of always listening to Chandler’s residents and working to resolve their concerns. I always had and will continue to have the residents’ best interest in mind as I make decisions. hires qualified workers from many diverse backgrounds. We do not need an ordinance because Chandler leads in the inclusion of all Americans.

What you support a bond issue to make the runways at Chandler Airport longer? Why or why not? I will support the bond issue because the runway extension will allow our airport to compete with the other airports in the county. This directly translates to more jobs, which helps maintain the quality of life we have in Chandler. In addition, longer runways will provide the logistical and supply chain advantages companies look for when relocating.

What achievement/activity that benefitted your neighborhood or the city are you proudest of? Successfully advocated to the city council for the Veteran’s Commission; supported local artists; …served on the organizing community for the Asian Moon Festival; promoted International Mother Language Day celebration; through the Lions clubs we have been providing helps to the community.

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County Attorney won’t prosecute cop in teen’s death BY KEN SAIN Arizonan Staff Writer

he Maricopa County Attorney has decided not to charge the Chandler police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Anthony Cano in January 2021. Rachel Mitchell said she personally reviewed the evidence and decided it was reasonable for Officer Chase Bebak-Miller to fear for his life when he shot the teen on the night of Jan. 2, 2021. She said a committee that reviews all critical incidents reached the same conclusion. “I have reviewed the body-worn camera many times, and I can understand why people would question the reasonableness of the second shot,” Mitchell said. “In reviewing Officer Bebak’s statements, he stated that he did not realize that the gun had been tossed aside before he fired that second shot. “And given everything that was hap-

pening, it’s not surprising or unreasonable that Officer Bebak-Miller did not realize that the gun was no longer in Anthony Cano’s hand.” Cano was riding a bicycle near Gazelle Meadows Park that night. BebakMiller said he was riding erratically, which caused him to turn on his lights to get him to pull over. Instead, Cano tried to flee along the railroad tracks. At one point, he got off his bike and jumped over the fence to the park. Mitchell said Bebak-Miller noticed, and body-worn cameras confirm, that Cano kept his right hand inside the front of his pants. Mitchell said at this point BebakMiller began to worry he had a gun. Cano slipped and fell, using only his left hand to brace himself. The right hand remained in his waistband. A gun fell out during the fall. Cano picked it up and turned to face the officer. It was then that he fired. The second shot came after the gun fell to the ground and when Cano was lying on the ground and had his back to the

Anthony Canon, 17, of Chandler, was shot to death in January 2021 by a Chandler policeman. officer. “That second shot is hard to watch,” Mitchell admitted. She said the law allows an officer to use lethal force if it is reasonable to

assume their life is in danger. Mitchell said the officer’s behavior proves he still feared for his life, even when he saw the gun on the ground. “Even when he did realize it, the officer described his continuing fear that Anthony still had a weapon,” she said. “Officer Bebak-Miller’s behavior supports this statement because after firing twice, he repositioned himself to the left, further away from Anthony’s right hand, which had been holding the gun. This is what officers are trained to do when they are facing a shooter. In fact, both shots occurred in approximately two seconds.” Mitchell said this case meets two of the three standards that the U.S. Supreme Court said should be used in deciding if lethal force was needed or not. Those three factors are: Does the suspect pose an immediate threat to the safety of the officer or others? Is the suspect actively resisting arrest, or attempting to evade arrest by flight?

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Build-out, neighborhood investment, and public safety will be my top priorities. From day one, I will work to be sure that the city is allocating appropriate resources to city planning, neighborhood and community services, and our police and fire departments Name something you would change in city government that would improve it. Transparency and community involvement in decision making is where I believe there is great room for improvement. There are too many issues that affect our residents in which they are not educated or included. As your councilmember I will provide much greater community outreach and participation. How can the city facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing? I would like to see the city utilize housing and community land trusts and increased opportunity zones, repurpose vacant, under-utilized, and

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blighted spaces, build relationships with a diverse range of developers, and update development codes while eliminating superfluous ones What issue has been handled poorly by the current City Council and what would you do differently? Investment in our police and fire depts. to keep up with the growing population has been a concern of our residents and myself. Increased homelessness and misleading crime reporting have been troublesome trends. I would begin by allocating resources our officers & firefighters deserve and require to do their job effectively. Should Chandler pass an antidiscrimination ordinance with penalties for violating its provisions? Why or why not? It is the job of our city government to protect all of its residents equally under the law. It is the job of our city government to protect all of its residents equally under the law. I fully support an NDO but in order for it

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longtime staple of carnivores in Chandler is marking its 18th anniversary next month. Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits, 2390 N. Alma School Road, is celebrating with a ribbon cutting involving the Chandler, Tempe, and Ahwatukee chambers of commerce at 4 p.m. June 7, followed by an open house. The store is known for its fresh meats and seafood as well as signature fresh and smoked bratwursts and sausages. The store offers over 100 varieties of meats and also sells wine and beer, boasting a large selection of craft beers from across the country. Snowbirds Martha and Gene Neese from Apple Valley, Minnesota, used to bring suitcases full of Midwestern-grown meats from the original Von Hanson’s to their Ahwatukee winter home because they were unable to find establishments that were comparable in quality and flavor in the area. After the couple moved to Arizona, they opened Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits in

Chandler in 2004. This meat shop also specializes in homemade jerky, smoked sausages and wild game processing of elk, deer, javelin, bear, and mountain lion. Over the years, its wild game business has grown because of their tasty sausage recipes and because Von Hanson’s uses the hunter’s game meat without mass-batching with another hunter’s game. They also have raw and smoked dog bones and raw dog food. In addition, Von Hanson’s is also known to barbecue aficionados who visit the store for its sauces, flavored woods and pellets. The butcher shop also features many local products. “Our signature product is our sausage,” Martha said. “Since 1984, our Minnesotaborn sausage meister who has a strong German heritage has created over 100 different varieties. Stop in and visit us this year of our 18th anniversary in Chandler, sample, and check out our specials.” At her shop, she said “I’m kind of a jack of all trades. I just do whatever needs to be done.” I give my attention to whatever I am

doing because I want to do a good job. “I don’t feel happy unless I am productive and getting something done,” she shrugged, relieved that she has escaped the high pressure of traveling around the country most of the year during a 30-year career that catapulted her to the status of a nationally certified trial lawyer and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose members are attorneys who have won only settlements of $1 million or more. Neese also specialized in military litigation and headed the Military Advocacy and Federal Tort Section of the American Association for Justice. As a lawyer, she is known for representing patients believed to have been sickened by ruptured breast implants during the 1990s. In 1998, implant manufacturer Dow Corning settled a class-action lawsuit for $2.4 billion, then the largest settlement of its kind. It was her work as a registered cardiaccare nurse assisting in open-heart surgeries for 10 years that inspired Neese to enter Drake University Law School in Des Moines,

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Iowa, from which she graduated in 1984. She recalls watching doctors make serious mistakes, sometimes because they ignored her advice. “What made me decide to attend law school was seeing the difference that the law can make in the care that people get,” she was once quoted as saying. “The hospital would do the right thing when a lawyer was involved.” But then there came a time, the mother of three adult children said, when “I wanted out of the high-pressure law stuff.” But meat? “I had no intention of going into the meat business,” Neese explained. “We were customers. My kids grew up on really good, quality meat.” Quality, she added, that she found lacking in supermarkets when she and her husband were snowbirds, shuttling between the Midwest and Ahwatukee. “We would put it on the grill and it was terrible,” she recalled. “We had to throw it out. So we started eating salads.” Information: vonhansonsmeats.net

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best equipped to tailor affordability solutions to their own jurisdictions. Weich also stressed, “But just buying the houses at a lower price and then selling them at a higher price is free enterprise and I wouldn’t necessarily define that as predatory.” On the related issue of homelessness, Weich said that also is an issue where “the state government needs to get out of the way” and let cities and towns craft their own programs. Travers, a military veteran who fought the Veterans Administration when it comes to homeless veterans, said the state cannot effectively address the problem. But she also stressed that a common thread in both the issues of affordability and homelessness and even education funding involves the need for greater communication among state, county and local governments. “We all need to work together, whether it’s education, homelessness, housing affordability, or any of the other topics that we’re going to talk about tonight,” Travers said. “The key is to make sure that we have those lines of communi-

Nathan Brown, upper left, who covers the state House for the Arizona Capitol Times, held the five LD 12 Democrats for the House in a 90-minute debate, including, clockwise from top center, Paul Weich, Aljan “AJ” Kurdoglu, Anastasia “Stacy” Travers, Patricia Contreras and Sam Huang. (PBS) cation open with these other entities… We can continue to create this dialogue where we are trying to solve problems together and not off in our own corners trying to do it alone.”

Kurdoglu called for a two-prong approach. In the short term, he said, “we have to support every single social community program, innovative ones, such as creating vouchers for hotel staying,

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The severity of the crime at issue. Mitchell said that two of those three factors were met in this case. “As County Attorney I must make difficult decisions and I do not take this responsibility lightly,” Mitchell said. “Parents lost their son. Family lost a family member, and a young man lost his life. But it is my job to decide whether criminal charges can be pursued. And that requires me to determine whether charges can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury.” Mitchell admitted that at no point in the body-worn camera footage does Cano actually point the gun at the officer. Cano later claimed, before he died three weeks after the shooting, that he was trying to toss the gun away. Mitchell said that the gun is a split second away from being able to be pointed at Bebak-Miller and a shot going off. “The death of this 17-year-old young man is heartbreaking,” Mitchell said. “I want his family to know that I acknowledge and I recognize the terrible loss that they have suffered. But after an analysis of all these factors, I have

Relatives of Anthony Cano protested his fatal shooting at several press conferences last year. (Special to the Arizonan) determined that the actions of Officer Bebak-Miller did not violate criminal statutes, and this office will not be filing criminal charges in this matter.” Mitchell said she called Anthony’s mother to let her know about the decision before it was announced at a press conference. “This was a hard call for her to take, and frankly it was a hard call for me

to make,” Mitchell said. “My heart still goes out to them.” It took 17 months for the County Attorney’s office to review and make a decision on this case. Mitchell said she could not speak for the administration before hers, but said when she took office five weeks ago she wanted to make the officer-involved shooting backlog a priority.

The City of Chandler agreed to settle a civil case with Cano’s parents for $1.125 million. The Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Attorney criticized the decision. “This is a gross failure of justice for a family mourning the death of their child Anthony Cano,” Julie Gunningle said in a statement. “It means the family will never get their day in court. While the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has been happy to invent false charges on fabricated evidence against protesters, here they are deploying the cynical justification of the likelihood of conviction to excuse a child’s death and abdicate their responsibility to explore the ways justice may be served.” “The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, as usual, has their priorities all wrong and cannot function without being driven by allegiance to law enforcement cronies over the right of Arizona families to have their day in court. Nothing will ever change in this office until the leadership changes for the first time in 40 years. Arizona has had enough of the ongoing corruption and bias that fails to keep our communities safer.” ■

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ity," McPherson continued. "In the last 5 years, we have lost upwards of 65 children in our 10-15 mile radius, (15 in CUSD), to guns, drugs, suicide, or a combination of both. To date, there is no formal committee, process, or collaboration that is tackling the issues that our community continues to face." "Currently, there is no mechanism outside of the Mayor's Advisory Council or student council to hear student voices," McPherson wrote. "These councils often do not represent those children who are underserved and underrepresented, nor a cross section of those who continuously struggle. ...Their voices must be heard." "We have students who are suffering from mental health issues, who are indeed desperate, with access to firearms who have taken their lives using them," she said. "We have campuses that are open wide with over 10-12 points of entry, no fencing nor updated cameras, and all of the ingredients of the pathway to violence present here and now." Chandler Unified Sueprintendent Frank Narducci replied to McPherson's letter by telling her "we are working on several initiatives." He noted that that the district and NotMYKid, a nonprofit with deep experience workign on teen mental health issues, will hold a webinar for parents

on the subject at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2. People can sign up at bit.ly/3wHerPY. He said district officials are working on a series of forums with mental health experts and that he would be reaching out to city officials as well. Mayor Kevin Hartke told his council colleagues and City Manager Joshua Wright that he wanted to "further the conversation" but it was not immediately clear what, if anything, city officials would do whether they intended to let CUSD take the lead on any new initiatives. Meanwhile House Speaker Rusty Bowers formed a task force of legislators and community members "to research and review information regarding how substance abuse, bullying, and social media may affect mental health in Arizona’s youth, including teen suicide. "The committee is to identify potential solutions and make recommendations to public and private agencies with the goal of addressing teen mental health issues and improving access to mental health care," he said, adding hearigns would start next month and recommendations would rollout in December. “Teenage children today are faced with tremendous stress," he said. "It will take collaborative planning to make this meaningful work and not just a one and done meeting.

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A vigil was held at Chandler City Hall May 20 in the wake of a Hamilton High student’s fatal overdose and possible suicide May 16 – two days after a Chandler High sophomore took her life. Those deaths followed by a few weeks the deaths of two Brophy College Prep students, one by suicide and the other an overdose. A Deer Valley high school student died by suicide within the last month and an Arcadia High student died by suicide in mid-March. McPherson asserted, “Our efforts to locally, collectively, and collaboratively get in front of this ever growing epidemic and suicide contagion have been weak at best,” McPherson said. “There a number of people working in silos and not letting the subject matter experts in to do the work they are trained to do.” In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency, stating “suicide-risk screenings have yielded higher positive rates than during the pre-pandemic period.” In a study of teen death rates in 14 states, the journal JAMA Pediatric on

April 25 wrote, “The proportion of overall suicides among adolescents increased during the pandemic. No other pandemic-period changes in adolescent outcomes were statistically significant.” The National Alliance of Mental Illness last September noted teen suicide rates are higher than the national average in Arizona, where 17% of high school students said they’ve seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. The mother of the Arcadia High student posted a heart-wrenching description of finding her son’s lifeless body at home and discovering that despite his 11 social media posts in one day he made on a private Instagram chat group that stated he was going to take his life, “not one peer took action.” She wrote on seeandsay.live: “This is about looking at social media, dismissing statements of suicide, minimizing statements of suicide, glorifying statements of suicide, and the lack of accountability of a person who clearly is told that a person is going to commit suicide... and their lack of action. What has happened to our humanity?”

Teen Lifeline volunteer suicide prevention peer counselors have seen an annual 10% increase in calls during the last two months of a school year. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the beginning of April showed more than 44% of high school students in the United States reported feeling sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or longer since the start of the pandemic. Disruption in normal activities, the loss of a close relative, isolation brought on by social distancing protocols and campus closures have all contributed to higher levels of anxiety and depression among young people, numerous experts have warned in the past year. The study also revealed nearly one in 10 teens made a suicide attempt and nearly one in five seriously considered attempting suicide. In Arizona, Teen Lifeline said it has experienced a rapid growth in calls to its teen crisis hotline the past two years, including a 20% increase in calls and texts from 2020 to 2021 and a 50% increase in calls and texts since the pandemic began in March 2020.

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ate new programs or invest more into them, for people to have a job training so they can run with their life. Healthcare is very important in the same way, we have to create adequate funding for that.” Huang said, “If you take a close look, you will see most of the homeless population is not local. They are actually from outside.” He cited Chandler’s Section 8 program and said it should require tenants to renew every year “because they have no incentive to get independent.” Contreras said, “There really is no good solution because there’s so many different aspects of homelessness.” Like Travers, she noted that part of the unsheltered population involves drug abuse, another mental illness and that “what needs to happen is our wraparound services so that we can address each of those people experiencing homelessness in a fashion that gives them services where they’re at.” On education, Kurdoglu said, “I will work hard to increase our investment in our public schools and in our students

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number of residential units to try and help make housing more affordable. It plans to focus on adding more multifamily residential units with the little land the city has left set aside for residential use. “The increase in residential development will be a great complementary asset to the surrounding uses and allow existing commercial to better succeed,” the applicants write in their conclusion. “This mix represents the highest and best use for this currently underutilized commercial property. Granting approval of this application will revitalize this area of the city.”

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Chandler girls’ culinary interests saluted BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

hey took different paths but the two Chandler teens ended up exploring the science around culinary arts and it helped them get noticed. For one, it was trying to do something for her family. For the other, it was simple curiosity. Hamilton High School’s Jessica Burke and Arizona College Prep’s Mihira Karnick were both named to Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under-18 list – an honor that recognizes the entrepreneurial efforts of the state’s youth. Both students earned their recognition applying science to food. Mihira became interested in the subject because her family sometimes struggles after eating vegetables and she wanted to help. Jessica wanted to understand why marinating meat made it taste better. They were not the only Chandler teens to make the list. Others are Jenna Lee of BASIS Chandler; Prisha Shroff of Hamilton; and Sripriya Srinivas of Horizon Honors Secondary. Mihira said her interest in the science of food began around the sixth grade. “My family has just kind of had a history of stomach problems,” she said. “So I was actually more focused on how it was impacting my family and our health. And I was really like, confused as to why because I know we eat healthy usually.” Her research led her to discover that vegetables have strong cell structures that is dif�icult for some people to break down, especially if they have weak stom-

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Mihira Karnik and Jessica Burke are among the 18 under-18 winners selected by Junior Achievement. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) achs like her family. That could be a problem, Mihira explained, because they try to eat healthy and they want all proteins and enzymes that are also in the vegetables. She said if you steam the vegetables too long, they may be easier to digest but then you lose all the nutritional value of eating vegetables. “And then I just kept working on this,” she said. “I worked with a professor at ASU, just looking more into nutritional health and nutritional research.” Mihira said that she discovered that the ideal time to steam vegetables to make them easier to eat and still retain the nutrients is four minutes. The research led to her creating a cooking pot

that will notify you when the vegetables are ready. She is currently marketing that device and has turned it into a business. Jessica said she was in a culinary class and they were making marinade for chicken. “I asked the instructor, ‘how does the marinade work?’” she recalled. “How does the chicken get the taste of the marinade?’ And, she didn’t know.” The teacher told her it’s a great question to search on the Internet. She learned a marinade has three base elements: An acid, oil, and �lavor. The search for that answer led to an interest in food science, and the creation of a blog dedi-

cated to the subject. She said her Otium Food Science Blog has had about three million visits and become a thriving business. “People from all around the world started asking questions,” Jessica said. “So people from Indonesia asking me … ‘How does like how does hot chocolate work?’ Or, ‘What is an instant pot?’” Jessica and Mihira had taken a tutoring class together and said they knew of each other, but they didn’t really converse about their similar interest until being named to the 18 under-18 list. They said it was a great experience meeting all the other students on the list. “It’s good to be surrounded by people that are hardworking and ambitious,” Mihira said. Anne Landers, the vice president for strategic impact, said it was dif�icult choosing the 18 under 18. She said a couple hundred apply each year. From that, they narrow the pool down to 36 to interview before selecting the �inal 18. “It is one of the hardest things I do all year, as you can imagine,” Landers said. “They’re all doing things that are so, so advanced for what you would expect somebody that might be a young teen. They’re launching businesses, they’re looking at solving really big problems in our world. “They’re taking things that are interests and aligning them with strengths that they already have, and �iguring out how they can get solutions to marginalized communities, or how they can make navigating healthcare as somebody who is maybe an immigrant, or new to our community.”

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rizona’s first indoor pickleball facility – and the largest of its kind in the nation – has opened in Chandler. The 15-court Pickleball on the northeast corner of Ray and Rural roads is open for play and tours 6 a.m.-midnight daily, offering not only an air-conditioned, wind-free playground for participants in one of America’s fastestgrowing sports but also opportunities for corporate events, birthday and anniversary parties and the prospect of tournaments. Owner and Chandler pickleballer Mike Rodriguez is beaming over the realization of a dream that began when he and some buddies were standing in a windy court outside in January 2021. “For the serious and advanced player, the elements have to go,” said Rodrigues, who retrofitted the strip mall’s anchor – a Gold’s Gym. “I never thought of Arizona as windy until I started playing pickleball,” he explained. “Since it is a whiffle ball, the slightest amount of breeze can carry what would have been a great cut shot and land it 2 inches out of bounds. Playing indoors will take all the extraneous elements out so that the only thing that affects your game – is your game. And that’s what the best players want, to let their game stand on its own.” “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America because it’s fun,” he added. “What’s not fun is waiting for a court, playing in the heat, and having the wind affect your game. We’ve solved all those problems.” The National Pickleball Association saw its membership increase by 650 percent between 2013 and 2019. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association, which tracks the popularity of sports through the sale of related merchandise, estimated that from 2018 to the end of last year, the number of active pickleball players has grown from 3.1

The 15-court Pickleball Kingdom at the northeast corner of Ray and Rural roads offers an indoor facility for one of the nation’s fastest growing sports. (Special to the Arizonan) million to 4.2 million. That growth included a 21.3 percent increase last year over 2019 as the pandemic forced Americans to rethink social distancing and the value of socializing outdoors, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association said. Municipalities can’t keep up with the demand for more free places to play and have spent millions of dollars over the last five years to try and feed the voracious appetite for courts. At Pickleball Kingdom, specialized AC ducts eliminate the heat and wind of outdoor courts. The facility’s specific lighting illuminates the courts without the negative effects of the sun on the game and on players, he noted. Pickleball Kingdom also offers a free app that allows players to reserve a court, eliminating the waiting for a court that typically eats up most of a player’s time. With so many people competing to play on the courts early in the morning or after the sun goes down, the wait times make the experience less attrac-

tive, Rodrigues said. “We are excited that Pickleball Kingdom has opened in West Chandler,” said Mayor Hartke. “Repurposing a big-box gym into 15 indoor pickleball courts is an excellent healthy, indoor exercise option for our Chandler residents.” Pickleball Kingdom is also launching a new initiative to introduce pickleball to everyone. Pickleball 101 is a free class for the public, regardless if they’re a member or not. It’s an introduction to the sport, overview of the rules and coaching of the basic fundamentals of the game. “At the Kingdom, we believe that pickleball is good for you physically, socially, and spiritually,” Rodrigues said. “We want everyone in the game. The reason most people haven’t tried the sport yet is either they don’t know anyone who will teach them, they don’t have the equipment, or they don’t know where to go. “As ambassadors of the sport, we decided to eliminate all those barriers into this great sport ,” he added, noting the

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t all started at a Cubs Spring Training in 2005 or was it 2006. Marci Zimmerman-White noticed fans taking off their shirt revealing a variety of old tattoos fading and barely recognizable. She said that moment started her on the journey to starting Delete Tattoo Removal & Medical Salon. Even during the pandemic, the business continued to grow from its flagship location in Phoenix in 2010. Now they have a second location in downtown Chandler she opened in 2021. “Mistakes were made, people change,” White said. “What does someone do when they grow tired of something that’s supposed to be permanent?” White grew up in the Midwest and moved to Arizona in 1999, when her husband Michael accepted a job offer. She said change is a part of life and despite tattoos representing something people initially wish to be permanent, it doesn’t always work out that way. “We’re designed to change,” she said. “Our bodies change and our preferences change.” Marketing Director Lena Zimmerman joined her mom’s business in 2019 and has learned what she does and doesn’t want with tattoos. She said her mom strives to fight the taboo that tattoo removal is too expensive, too painful and too unbelievable. They overcome this by offering payment plans, numbing the area of the tattoo and using their unique “Delete Method” to treat the skin and the tattoo together. “We’re really treating the tattoo and the skin holistically, as opposed to just lasering away the ink,” she said. The Delete Method looks to remove tattoos in the most efficient and effective way possible over multiple treatments.

Lena Zimmerman, left, is the managing director, and Marci White is the owner of Delete Tattoo Removal and Medical Salonbin Chandler. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) “I’ve also received every treatment that we offer in our store,” she said. “It hurts if you don’t choose the numbing [agent] but the numbing makes it so much better.” She compares the laser treatment to a rubber band snapping against the skin multiple times and the heat from it only gets more intense with bigger tattoos. White said she warns people to do their homework with tattoos and not to use white ink – which This is the business end of a tattoo removal laser at Delete Tattoo Removal and Medical Salon. (David Minton/Staff lightens colors such as from red to pink –because Photographer) they’re more difficult to completely remove. Traditionally, tattoo removal requires “You want to go into it thoughtfully,” a laser using very short pulse durations she said. that only breaks away the tattoo ink. The entire process to remove a tattoo Zimmerman said Delete focuses on treating the individual person’s skin to depends on the size and amount of color used but can last anywhere from one to ensure that it doesn’t blister and scar.

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fter a long week of preliminaries, the track and field state championships concluded on Saturday with 19 track events across four divisions. Desert Vista’s boys ended up winning the 2022 Division I title with 107 points. Perry’s girls won the Division I title with 87 points, edging five-time defending champion Chandler in the process. But the Wolves were well represented at the state meet alongside other Chandler schools. “I wasn’t expecting to win state, so it was exciting,” Chandler freshman S’Niyah Cade said. “My mentality is just to focus on what I have to do for the next three years.” A freshman phenom, Cade burst onto the scene onto the scene at the Nike Chandler Rotary meet when she ran

Chandler freshman S’Niyah Cade, “middle,” took the Arizona high school track community by storm this season after winning the 100-meter dash at the Nike Chandler Rotary. She followed up that race with a gold medal finish at the state track meet last Saturday at Mesa Community College. (Dave Minton/Staff) right past the competition in the 100. Cade takes after her mother, Keri Suell, who was a track star herself at Chan-

dler and ran an 11.69 in the 100 back in 2002. Suell said earlier in the season she believes Cade can be just as good, if not

better than she was in high school. She nearly made that happen Saturday as she won gold in the 100 with a time of 11.84 seconds. The five-time defending champion Lady Wolves were edged by district rival Perry on Saturday for the state title. It was the first championship for the Pumas, who were led by senior Taylor Loveall’s strong performances in distance events, which included a gold medal run in the 3200-meter last Wednesday. Chandler’s boys also placed second at state just a year after winning the title. The Wolves were led in part by Khaymin Westbrook’s second place finish in the 110 hurdles. The 4x100 relay team of Sammie Hunter, Geramiah Flunder, Otis Knapper and Michael King captured gold to help Chandler.

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Hamilton cruises to 6A baseball title win over Chandler BY ZACH ALVIRA Arizonan Sports Editor

amilton felt down and out in the quarterfinals when it lost by a run to a Queen Creek team that got hot at the right time. Then, the Huskies were given a second chance. An investigation by the Arizona Interscholastic Association found Queen Creek hadn’t used an approved device to count pitches during its matchup the previous Saturday against Chaparral. The Bulldogs recorded 55 pitches for their starter, Chaparral, using an approved device recorded 64. The difference required an extra day of rest, which would have made him ineligible to pitch against the Huskies. He came in to close and won them the game forcing Queen Creek to forfeit and allowed Hamilton to move on.

Hamilton’s baseball team was given new life last week when Queen Creek was forced to forfeit its win over the Huskies in the playoffs. Hamilton took advantage, winning two more games and the title over rival Chandler Tuesday night at Tempe Diablo Stadium led by starting pitcher Kole Klecker, “middle.” (Dave Minton/Staff)

Huskies coach Mike Woods called it an “unfortunate” circumstance. But it gave his players new life which they utilized to make a run to the championship and cap it off with a 11-1 run-rule win over rival Chandler Tuesday night at Tempe Diablo Stadium. “Crazy week to say the least,” Hamilton coach Mike Woods said. “But they responded so well when we got a second wind there. We played good baseball all year long. We were on top all year long. We have no apologies, we played well. Tonight was our night, it wasn’t Chandler’s night but give them credit, they had a great run. “I’m just happy for the kids, man.” Hamilton’s bats came alive early, scoring three runs in the first inning. Gavin Turley found home after he was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom half of the

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TRACK from page 29 Valley Christian’s boys once again proved to be a dominant force in Division IV, capturing their fourth straight state title and 15th overall. The Trojans were led by the 4x100 relay team of Austyn Gerard, Izaak Kubat, Kaden Majercak and Vincent Robles, who placed second overall. Gerard also medaled in the 100-meter dash. Jose Garcia, a junior, placed second in the 800-meter run for Valley Christian to help build the team’s lead. North Canyon once again captured the girls’ Division II crown, while McClintock narrowly edged Gilbert for the championship on the boys’ side. In Division III, Salpointe Catholic’s girls took the crown, beating secondplace American Leadership Academy – Queen Creek while Snowflake edged the Patriots on the boys’ side. St. John’s girls won the title in Division IV. Several other standout performances took place at the meet, including Red Mountain senior Yan Vazquez finishing just .64 seconds short of the 300 hurdles record. “I was just trying to get my steps right and get the state record,” said Vazquez, who is now third all-time with a time of 36.86. Red Mountain shined as a whole, placing third overall. Sophomore Ty-

BASEBALL from page 29 first inning. He came around the bases after a Prince DeBoskie double. Two batters later, he scored after a single by Ryan Kucherak. A single by Hamilton starting pitcher Kole Klecker brought in the third run of the inning, which put pressure on Chandler pitcher Kyle Sleconich and the rest of the Wolves as they immediately found themselves in a hole against the top seed in the tournament. Hamilton didn’t slow down from there. Turley, an Oregon State signee, blasted a two-run shot to left-center in the second inning to put two more on the board for the Huskies. They went on to score two more runs in the third, fourth and in the bottom of the fifth off the bat of DeBoskie to end the game in walk off fashion. “I knew going up there I didn’t want to play another two innings,” Turley said. “This is phenomenal. The feeling of go-

ler Matthews won the 800m race while Vazquez, along with his win in the 300 hurdles, also won in the 110 hurdles. “I was really excited that my gameplan paid off,” Matthews said. “My plan was to go out a little bit slower than Brian [Fair Jr., who] got ahead of ahead of the rest of everybody and then to slowly catch him on the second lap.” In Gilbert, Campo Verde and Williams Field excelled in Division II, especiall on the girls’ side. Williams Field junior Saira Prince and Campo Verde sophomore Lea Spindell

won the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter dash, respectively. Despite hitting a few hurdles on the way, Prince said that she doesn’t let those mistakes bother her. “I was definitely feeling the pressure, but I was prepared,” Prince said. “I was ready.” For Spindell, she didn’t have much preparation for the 400 because she had just competed in the 4x100 relay. She finished fourth alongside teammates Ni’yah Pratt, Zaria Ayoola and Amber Thompson. “We’re all so excited,” Spindell said. “And honestly, I just had to get up and

run my best race.” ALA-Queen Creek’s Logan Hubler played a key role in the Patriots’ second place finish as he swept the hurdles competition for the second year in a row. Also a standout quarterback for the team, he was happy with the way he capped off his career. “I went back-to-back this year,” Hubler said. “So, it feels good that all the hard work we put in this off-season is paying off.” Both Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe found success at the meet coming out of Ahwatukee. Led by senior Noah Jodon’s two first place finishes in distance events, the Thunder cruised to the Division I boys’ title. Former Chandler sprinter Trinity Henderson placed second in the 100 and 200-meter races, the latter of which widely considered to be an upset by Pinnacle’s Mckenna Watson. Henderson was also part of the Pride’s 4x100 team that took second. She was joined by Ianna Goode, Brilyance Miller and Alexis Emerson-Berryhill. Mountain Pointe’s boys were led by junior Jayden Davis, a transfer from Casteel. Davis placed third in the 200-meter dash and was part of the fourth place 4x400 team along with Jhaylin Palmer, Isaiah Brown and Jacques Jones. He also took part in the solo 400 where he won gold. “I knew my spirit is gonna get me across that finish line,” Davis said.

ing through everything we went through as a team and getting to do this is unreal. It’s something I’ll remember forever.” Along with his contributions on the mound, Klecker’s two RBI gave him some breathing room on the mound. Woods said putting up runs early in a high-pressure situation calmed his team, especially after the whirlwind of a week they went through getting bounced from the tournament and back in. But once they were reinstated, every player refocused on the task at hand. They had spoken about winning a title all season. And they were given a second wind, they found a rhythm at the right time. To make the title game, Hamilton was forced to beat Chaparral twice. The Huskies did that with ease Friday, May 13 in the form of a 10-2 victory to force a second matchup on Saturday. Runs didn’t come as easy then, as the Huskies squeaked by with a 3-1 victory. But nonetheless, they took advantage

of the opportunity given to them. “It was a jam-packed week, for sure,” said Klecker, who pitched against Queen Creek. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for four years. I was told I was being given the ball tonight and I knew everyone was going to be behind me. The boys came together and we won it.” Chandler managed to record four hits against Klecker but mustered only one run, which came in the fourth. The Wolves left multiple runners on but couldn’t capitalize to keep the game within reach through the early innings. The run by the Wolves was fueled by good pitching, hot bats and a stellar defense behind the mound. But miscommunication on defense led to routine fly balls being dropped and wild pitches and throws to catch a Hamilton base runner stealing hindered Chandler’s ability to be productive in a winner-take-all situation. The Wolves ended the game with four errors compared to Hamilton’s one.

They were forced to go to a freshman arm early in the third Jameson Harris. They brought in another freshman to close out the game in the bottom of the fifth. Head coach David Lopez had trust in his two young arms, but Hamilton’s ability to put up runs early put his team in a tough situation. Despite the outcome, Lopez said it doesn’t take away from the special season his team had making a run to the title game for the first time since 1972. “I’m extremely proud,” Lopez said. “These guys have shown the grit and determination and loved on each other until the very end. We had to play our best baseball and when you have four errors in a championship game you put yourself in a difficult spot. “That doesn’t take away from everything we accomplished. We brought the Chandler community together. Even though it ended the way it did, these guys should be proud.”

Valley Christian’s boys proved yet again they are a power in Division IV, winning their fourth straight championship and 15th overall as a program. (Courtesy Valley Christian athletics)

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Public Notices COMBINED PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS CITY OF CHANDLER Date of Publication: May 29, 2022 City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department Community Development and Resources Division 235 South Arizona Avenue Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 782-4352 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Chandler, Neighborhood Resources Department, Community Development and Resources Division. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about June 20, 2022 the City of Chandler will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Trails End Relocation and Demolition Project for the purpose of acquisition of an existing 14-unit multifamily housing complex on a voluntary basis and demolish, remove, and dispose of existing structures, removal of the foundation and asphalt parking lot, removal of trees/vegetation, and grading the lot. HUD CDBG funds would be used to hire a professional relocation firm and to relocate current residents leased at market rates and provide relocation and moving assistance to the current tenants. Per Section 104 (d) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, relocation housing options will be presented to each household. The estimated funding is $800,000 of CDBG funds and $3,000,000 American Rescue Plan Act, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and local funds, for a total project cost of $3,800,000, located at 1032 East Trails End and 35 North McQueen Road (APNs: 303-02023R and 303-02-023Q), in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Chandler has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department, Community Development and Resources Division located at 235 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225 where ERR can be examined and m ay be examined or copied weekdays 8A.M. to 5 P.M. The ERR is accessible and may also be examined at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/.

Public Notices AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL RETURN The Annual Return, form 990-PF, of Dr. LLOYD AND KAY CHAPMAN CHARITABLE FUND is available at the address noted be low, by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability. Dr. Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund 2330 W. Ray Rd., Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85224 Telephone: 480-926-0672 The principal manager is Donald L. Chapman, Vice President IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BRADLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN RE: The Adoption of: Wyatt Melvin Maney, DOB: 7/17/2015 JAMES MELVIN MANEY (Father) and wife JESSICA PAJGE KIMSEY. Joint Petitioners.VS. KATELYN CA THERINE LAWSON. Respondent. DOCKET NO: V-21-586 JUDGE: Sharp. ORDER OF PUBLICATIONS Notice is hereby given that JAMES MELVIN MANEY and JESSICA PAIGE KIMSEY seeks to terminate the parental rights of KATELYN CATHERINE LAWSON a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption By a Step-Parent was filed on November 4, 2021 with the Circuit Court of Bradley County, TN, Docket No. V-21-586. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law, to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court on July 25, 2022 at 9:00AM and to file objections to such Petition. Objections must be filed with the said Court within thirty (30) days of this notice. This Order shall run in the Gilbert Sun Newspaper for no less than 4 consecutive weeks and 30 days prior to the hearing in this matter on July 25, 2022. So Ordered this 3rd day of May, 2022. /s/ Judge, J. Michael Sharp Approve for entry by: LOGANTHOMPSON, P.C. BY: /s/ PHILIP M. JACOBS (BPR#024996) 30 Second Street, PO Box 191, Cleveland TN 37364-0191 (423) 476-2251 pjacobs@loganthompsonlaw.com Published: Gilbert Sun News/East Valley Tribune, May 15, 22, 29 Jun 5, 2022 / 46594

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Chandler, Neighborhood Resources Department, Riann Balch, Community Development and Resources Manager. Maili ng Address: Mail Stop 600, PO Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Email: community.development@chandleraz.gov. All comments received by June 17, 2022, will be considered by the City of Chandler prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Chandler certifies to HUD that Riann Balch, Community Development and Resources Manager in her capacity as Certifying Officer of City of Chandler consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Chandler, Neighborhood Resources Department, Community Development and Resources Division to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Chandler’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Chandler; (b) the City of Chandler has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD (via email) at CPD_COVID-19OEESFO@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Riann Balch, Community Development and Resources Manager (Certifying Officer) Published: East Valley Tribune, May 29, 2022 / 47087

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Notice of Creditors NOTICE To all persons interested in the estate of F. Thomas Satalowich: The undersigned, Thomas and/or Todd Satalowich, the Co-Trustees under a trust the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. Please send all claims to PO Box 577, Columbia, MO 65205-9903 All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Central Trust Company, on behalf of the Co-Trustees. Published: East Valley Tribune May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 2022 / 46442

Summons Superior Court of California, County of Corte Superior de California, Condado de 4175 Main Street Riverside CA 92501 Summons (Domestic Violence Restraining Order) Citacion (Orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar) Case No. DVRI2200386. If ordered by a judge to use this form, complete items (1) only. (2) Si un juez le ha ordenado llenar este formulario, Ilene solo los puntos (1) y (2). (1) Person asking for protection: La persona que solicita proteccion: RUBY VILLALPANDO (2) Notice to (name of person to be restrained): Aviso a (nombre de la persona a ser restringida): IAN STEPHON SOLOMON The person in (1) is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you. La persona en (1) esta pidiendo una orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar contra usted. Lea la pagina 2 para mas informaci6n. (3) You have a court date Tiene una audiencia en la corte Date/Fecha 7/7/2022. Time/Hora 8:30AM Dept/Depto.: F301. What if I don't go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in (1). If you have a child with the person in (1), the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in (1) asked the judge to order. Que pasa si no voy a la audiencia? Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restriccion que limita su contacto con la persona en (1). Si tiene un hijo con la persona en (1), la corte puede dictar ordenes que limitan su tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restriccion en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en (1). How do I find out what the person in (1) is asking for? To find out what the person in (1) is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Como puedo entender lo que pide la persona en (1) Para entender lo que pide la persona en (1), vaya al tribunal en la direccion indicada en la parte superior de la pagina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendra que darle al secretario el numero de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la pagina 1. La solicitud de una orden de restriccion se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar. Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court's self-help center. Go to www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center. Donde puedo obtener ayuda? Puede obtener informacion legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp-selfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association. Necesito un abogado? No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es posible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https://www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local. Date/Fecha 19 May 2022. Clerk, by (Secretario, por): /s/ D. Cortez Deputy (Asistente). Published: East Valley Tribune, May 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 2022 / 46826

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