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Ready, set, go! Primary voting begins BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ilbert voters can cast ballots beginning Wednesday for a host of candidates running for federal, state, county and local offices in the Aug. 4 Primary Election. People can drop off their ballots or vote in-person through Aug. 4 or they can mail in their ballots. People who requested to vote early could see their ballots in mailboxes as soon as Thursday. All registered voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots in

The signs of the time can be found along the streets of Gilbert as candidates and their supporters mounted posters in advance of the Aug. 4 Primary Election. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

Gilbert’s mayoral and city council races. Voters registered with a specific political party will also be able to vote in their party’s primaries. Gilbert voters not affiliated with a political party and are on the early voting list will not automatically receive a ballot by mail. To get one, they must contact the Maricopa County Recorder to request a political party’s ballot or a Gilbert-only ballot. They can call 602-506-1511 or go to recorder.maricopa.gov/ earlyvotingballot/earlyvoting-

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GPS to start the school year online Aug. 5 BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ll Gilbert Public School students will begin remote learning on Aug. 5 and then transition into a classroom, stay online – or do both – two weeks later or when the state says it’s safe to do so. The district was poised to launch all three learning options for the first day of school until Gov. Doug Ducey last Monday delayed in-person classes until Aug. 17 – a date that surging COVID-19 could push back further. “Things still remain fluid,” Governing Board President Charles Santa Cruz said in last week’s special meeting. “We don’t know what tomorrow brings. “We don’t know what will happen to change or disrupt our thinking again. We think we are on solid ground at this point

and yet I can still feel the ground moving beneath me.” Others last week wondered if teachers or students will return Aug. 17. Joe Thomas, president of the Arizona Education Association, said there’s anxiety among teachers coming back to work. “They want to be back,” he said “But they just don’t feel safe.’’ State schools chief Kathy Hoffman said there’s no guarantee that that it will be safe to open schools on Aug. 17. Even Gov. Doug Ducey called that date “aspirational.” Hoffman noted, “We can’t even have groups of more than 10 people at the pool. How can we possibly open our schools safely where we know that we have classrooms of 20, 30 or more students and high schools with upwards of thousands of students and

teachers all coming together?’’ To bring some certainty to students, their families and staff, the GPS board voted 5-0 to accept the reopening plan devised by a task force of over 130 stakeholders. Families eventually will have three options when campuses finally open – Option A, full-time, in-person learning; Option B, full-time online Global Academy; or Option C, a flex option that combines both. The district didn’t announce last week when it will open registration for the models. Students will be asked to stay with an option for a full quarter before changing to another model and their grade will transfer with them. Teachers will be assigned full-time to a

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ilbert is holding a virtual 100th birthday celebration tomorrow, July 6, and the public is invited. Mayor Jenn Daniels is hosting Gilbert Good News, a 13-minute virtual birthday party featuring notable community members, including a resident who turned 100 in February. Daniels was inspired by actor John Krasinski’s YouTube series Some Good News, which aired feel-good stories with celebrity guests. Daniel’s video will showcast prominent community members, including Jon Asher Himes who, as a youth growing up in Gilbert helped to refurbish the town’s famous water tower, Sonia Ruiz, whose family dates back many generations in Gilbert, and former Mayor John Lewis who makes a special appearance

from across the globe. Lewis is on a three-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia. The video also celebrates highlights from the past year featuring community members, first responders and a special 100-year-old Gilbert resident named Marty Sherbecoe, a WWII veteran. Town staff also has created a special Spotify birthday play list and Instagram Stories stickers that can be found by searching “Gilbert, AZ” in the platform, as well as birthday coloring pages that people can print off and enjoy at home. All of the birthday celebration items can be found at www.gilbertaz2020.com starting Monday. The town early on encouraged businesses to get involved in the celebration and a number of community events such as the Centennial Saturday programs at

HD South were held in town to lead up to the big day. But then COVID-19 hit in late March, forcing the cancellation of those activities, including 212 Ice Cream Studio’s plan to hand out free hand-rolled premium ice cream on July 6. Town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said the plans to release Gilbert’s new branding has been delayed until this fall because of the pandemic. Due to COVID-19 we will be celebrating Gilbert’s 100th birthday virtually. Inspired by John Krasinski’s Some Good News, Gilbert’s virtual 100th birthday video will be hosted by Mayor Jenn Daniels and include compelling interviews with prominent Gilbert community members and hometown news stories that will make you smile. Watch online starting Monday, July 6th on Gilbert’s social media channels or at gilbertaz2020.com.

the group feels meeting the candidates is important. “We believe that a good relationship with the mayor and town council is necessary in helping to maintain and build strong schools and communities,” spokeswoman Collette Evans said. “Voters should check out this forum to learn about the different visions the candidates have for the future of Gilbert,” she added. “It’s an important election, with several newcomers on the ballot, and our goal is to provide a way for voters to hear the candidates’ positions and ideas so they can make informed decision.” Unite for Education stressed that while its focus is on education, residents are encouraged to submit questions covering a wide assortment of issues related to Gilbert – from the annual budget to town services to infrastructure to anything else involving town government. The forum will be moderated by Gilbert Sun News Executive Editor Paul Maryniak. All candidates will give an opening and closing statement and have the opportunity to answer each question that

will be asked in the forum. Unite for Education is an independent organization comprised of individuals with diverse political, religious and professional backgrounds. It was formed in 2014 as a response to concerns about the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board. Since then it has advocated for adequate funding by running override and bond campaigns, endorsed and supported several candidates in local school board races, and held public forums. Candidate forums this election season have been hampered by social distancing, but civic groups in other municipalities have held virtual forums successfully. “Our sister paper in Scottsdale co-sponsored two candidate forums for their council and mayoral races and it’s a great way to engage citizens,” Maryniak said, adding: “The nice thing about virtual forums is that they can be archived so people who couldn’t watch them live don’t miss anything: they can catch up when it’s convenient for them. It’s nearly impossible to do that with in-person forums.”

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ilbert voters will be getting a chance to view their candidates for mayor and Town Council up close and personal – on their digital device. Unite for Education has scheduled an online 90-minute candidate forum that will run live at 7 p.m. July 14 at Meet the candidates for Gilbert Mayor and Town Council zoom.us/j/92464526737. It also will be available for later viewing on Unite for Education’s Facebook page. The group also is giving residents a chance to submit questions for the candidates. To send a question, go to Unite for Educaton’s Facebook page or Google form tiny.cc/7otqrz. Unite for Education in the past has held school board and legislative candidate forums as part of its advocacy for children in Gilbert and East Mesa. It supports strong public education, positive leadership and open dialogue within the community. But with voters about to choose the town’s next mayor and three Town Council members in the Aug. 4 election,

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ballotrequest.aspx. The deadline to register for the primary is Monday, July 6, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is July 24. Voters who chose to mail in their ballots must do so by July 29 to ensure delivery by Election Day. Ballots received after Aug. 4, even if post-marked Election Day, are not counted, according to officials. Vote Centers for people to vote in person or drop off ballots will open in phases with five locations beginning Wednesday and 90-100 locations on Election Day. For a list of Vote Centers and hours of operations, go to Locations. Maricopa.Vote. Voters will not have assigned polling locations on Election Day. Because of COVID-19, the county is moving to a “vote-anywhere” model instead. The county expects up to 600,000 ballots to be cast in the primary, a potentially historic voter turnout. Since Jan. 3, Gilbert has seen an uptick in registered voters to 157,328 as of June 26 from 149,509 on Jan. 3, according to

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county elections spokeswoman Megan Gilbertson. Total county registration as of June 26 was 2.4 million on June 26, she said. Gilbert election In Gilbert, the electorate will decide whether or not to approve the town’s updated General Plan and choose candidates running for the mayor and three council seats. Mayor Jenn Daniels is not running for re-election, leaving her position up for grabs among three contestants – Matt Nielsen, Brigette Peterson, and Lynne King Smith. Nielsen and King Smith are political newcomers while Peterson is a former councilwoman who resigned her position midway into her term to run for mayor. Nielsen, a business development executive, is a fiscal hawk who wants to protect the qualities that make Gilbert livable and believes in a limited and efficient government. King Smith is an entrepreneur, whose priorities include creating opportuni-

ties for companies of all sizes to grow in town, maintaining the town’s status as a safe community and ensuring the community is an inclusive one. King Smith has a sizeable campaign war chest compared with her opponents and counts among her local endorsements, Howard Morrison, a partner in Morrison Ranch; former Town Councilwoman Maggie Cathey and Jim Hayden, who is chairing King Smith’s campaign and who chaired Daniels’ election campaign when she ran. Peterson is endorsed by Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors and the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. Her involvement with the town dates back to 2000 when she served on the Planning Commission for 14 years. Peterson’s top priorities include working with local business leaders to ensure economic recovery and stability, continue working on transportation issues and work toward making the town an inclusive community. Battling it out for the two council seats

with four-year terms are Tyler Hudgins, Kathy Tilque, Bus Obayomi and Scott Anderson. Councilman Jared Taylor opted not to run again for his seat. Hudgins, a small-businessman, tout among his priorities, job creation, being proactive as the town reaches expected buildout in 2030 and maintaining the qualities that make the town “the best place to raise a family.” Obayomi, a digital consultant, touts fiscal responsibility, support for public and charter schools and support and equip police as his priorities. Anderson is seeking his second term in office. He was a longtime town employee who retired as a planning director and is considered the founding father of the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. His priorities include strong economy and fostering a strong sense of place through safe neighborhoods, open spaces and community involvement Tilque has long been the face of Gilbert Chamber of Commerce since 1996 until

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she retired as its CEO and president last month. She counted the chamber, police and fire among her endorsements. Tilque’s platform includes low taxes, a pro-business environment and protecting the town’s unique character and small-town feel. In the race for a two-year Council seat, Laurin Hendrix faces off against Bill Spence. The vacancy was created when Eddie Cook was appointed county assessor. Hendrix is well known in the political arena, having served in the State House and on the Maricopa County Community Colleges Governing Board. Hendrix, who is self-employed, wants to maintain a fiscally responsible town budget, keep a family-friendly environment with safe homes, schools, streets and parks and supports business-friendly environment that will continue to bring in high-paying jobs. Spence, appointed by the Council to fill Cook’s seat until the election, is a retired Navy commander. His priorities include revitalizing and recovering the town’s economy, imple-

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ment a comprehensive infrastructure and road improvement plan for the town and work with town staff to ensure smart and controlled growth. In the Aug. 4 primary, Council candidates who win a majority of the votes are considered victors for the office they are seeking. If there is not a majority vote, the candidates go on the general election ballot in November. County races For the Maricopa County races, there’s no primary challenger for either the Republican or Democratic candidate running for Board of Supervisors. Incumbent Republican Jack Sellers, a former Chandler City Council member, will face off against Democrat Jevin Hodge on Nov. 3 for the District 1 seat that covers Gilbert. In the county assessor primary, former Gilbert Councilman Cook is squaring off against fellow Republican Rodney Glassman for their party’s nomination. The victor will battle unopposed Democrat Aaron Connor. Incumbent Allister Adel has no Repub-

lican opponent in the county attorney primary while Democrats Julie Gunnigle, Will Knight and Bob McWhirter will duke it out for a face-off in November against Adel. The county recorder race has Republicans Stephen Richer and perennial candidate Clair Van Steenwyk seeing the nomination and the Democrat and incumbent Adrian Fontes is unopposed until November. In the county school superintendent primary, incumbent Republican Steve Watson is unchallenged and will face Democrat Jeanne Casteen in November. County Treasurer Royce Flora, however, is fending off a challenge from fellow Republican John Allen in the primary while Democrat Daniel Toporek skates free until November. The county sheriff’s race is highly contested with former lawman Joe Arpaio battling against Lehland Burton, Mike Crawford and Jerry Sheridan for the Republican nomination. The winner faces Democratic Sheriff Paul Penzone, who is unopposed in his primary.

Gilbert voters will see another familiar face running for Highland Justice Court. Former Councilman Jordan Ray and three other Republicans, Aaron Burroughs, Gregory Kelly and Ken Sampson are all seeking the justice of the peace job. There are no Democrats for this race. State candidates Voters also will see contested races for their state representatives. In the state House race for District 12, which includes most of Gilbert and Queen Creek, incumbent Travis Grantham and fellow Republicans Jake Hoffman and Mark Boesen are seeking the two open seats. No Democrat filed to run for the district. For the District 12 state Senate race, Republican Warren Petersen and Democrat Lynsey Robinson are unchallenged. The seat was held by Gilbert Republican Eddie Farnsworth, who is retiring. There are no primary battles inn District 17, which covers western Gilbert, Sun Lakes and a large portion of Chandler.

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Council hopefuls: what town does, doesn’t do right Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of Gilbert Town Council candidates’ responses to the Gilbert Sun News questionnaire. The full questionnaire is at gilbertsunnews.com.

SCOTT ANDERSON What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? After attending listening sessions in the community, it is clear the community supports our police. However, after hearing from residents, there are opportunities to improve training and refine department oversight. The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? The update to the General Plan is essential for implementation of the City of the Future initiative. The Plan has unique language that will guide development to buildout in the next 10-12 years and protect the small town feel with a population over 320,000. Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? Along with the 3 priority goals, the initiative will have 20 indicators with 115 metrics measuring the overall health of our quality of life in Gilbert far into the future. The data from this initiative will be extensive and shared with the entire community, and used as a means to sustain a unique place. Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. 1. Improve public involvement in internal processes such as participation in the pre-application meeting with applicants. 2. Continue seeking full transparency when major proposals are made that will have a significant impact on the budget or residents. 3. Continue making codes and pro-

cesses simpler and more efficient.

Name three things the town does right. 1. Serves a large population while making their “place” feel like a small town. 2. The mission statement, which is to Anticipate. Create. Help People. 3. The most fiscally responsible community in the Valley.

LAUREN HENDRIX What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? I’m sure that this question is in direct response to our nation’s volatile political environment. Gilbert police officers do an outstanding job in all respects. They have an excellent relationship with town residents and are universally respected. They have created various forms of community outreach, all of which have succeeded in creating strong ties with the community. The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? The general plan provides broad and general direction for future development. It has been frequently amended in the past and it will continue to be amended in the future as community demands evolve. I support the current version of the general plan that is being proposed.

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? I believe the Gilbert Town Council has planned well for the future. I am not a believer in the “City of the Future” concept. In its current form, it is a futuristic concept of government expansion that leads to more control of its citizens. Name three things you would fix or

improve with town government. Gilbert has operated in a fiscally responsible manner, but there are some areas to improve. 1. Turnaround time for permits and builder services could be decreased. 2. Street maintenance could be evaluated for increased efficiency and safety. 3. Fiscal management could be tightened. As the town has grown, government spending has expanded excessively.

Name three things the town does right. There are numerous things that the town does right. They are the reasons that my family moved to Gilbert many years ago. 1. We have created a family-oriented community that is safe for residents. 2. We have beautiful roads and parks that were well-planned by prior councils. 3. We have a business-friendly environment that continues to attract commerce.

TYLER HUDGINS What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? I believe that Chief Soelberg has done a great job managing the police response to the current situation our nation is facing. I appreciate his leadership and the response of the community as a result. I would continue to encourage open communication for both sides to find mutual understanding and ways to grow. The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? I do support the 2020 General Plan Update. I sat on the General Plan Advisory Group (CPAG) that advised on the updated plan.

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? Culturally in the United States, we tend to isolate ourselves from other people. This has increased even further with the rise of technology and social media where we are connected online, but not as much in real life. I would like to see how we can encourage the community to come together even more through policy, programs and development. Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. Things that I would like to improve is additional ways we can steward taxpayer money better, making processes even more transparent for citizens, and traffic congestion throughout the town.

Name three things the town does right. The things that Gilbert does right is making the community the best place to raise a family, keeping our community a safe place, and focused efforts on redevelopment in our downtown along with having the foresight on the Growth Area in the Northwest Corridor.

BUS OBAYOMI What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? In Gilbert, I do believe we have a reasonable police force but we always are better. What former police Chief Dunn did well was to engage the community. We need to continue the culture of the police force to engage with every aspect of our community. There is no room for prejudice in our Police unit. If there is concern that comes up, our first action should not be defensive but to understand the situation.

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Mayoral candidates size up police, other issues

This is the third and final installment of our questionnaire for the Gilbert mayoral candidates. The entire questionnaire is at gilbertsunnews.com

MATT NIELSEN What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? My sense is that the relationship between Gilbert PD and the residents of our town is very good. I think Chief Soelberg has done a great job reaching out and making himself and his staff available to citizens. I am not aware of any issues with the department that would require significant changes. Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive? I would encourage a much more significant review of the implications of some of the proposed measures in the plan. I will guard against measures that would endanger the things we love about Gilbert. I’m confident that as we continue to come together as a community and cooperate on initiatives between private enterprise and town government, we’ll be able to thrive in the days ahead.

Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. 1. We need data that is relevant to the issues at hand and we need it organized in a way that is accurate and useful. 2. During an unparalleled time of lockdowns, social distancing and layoffs, Town Council voted to increase the size of government. I will work to increase efficiencies and reduce waste. 3. We seem to be slowly losing sight of conservative values in our town government. As mayor, I will protect those important attributes. I will ask the tough questions. We don’t all have to agree once we’ve heard the facts, but we should all be able to agree on what the facts truly are.

Name three things the town does right. 1. Gilbert prioritizes safety. This means that our first responders should have the resources required to fulfill their duties. 2. We encourage revitalization. The Heritage District is fast becoming a destination. High-quality and attractive retail establishments will help increase the appeal of the area as well as buttress against decay. 3. With only a few notable exceptions, Gilbert’s parks and outdoor spaces are nearly universally liked and supported by residents.

BRIGETTE PETERSON What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? Without a doubt, we have one of the best police departments in the country and a great relationship with our residents due to community policing. I have attended almost every community event held between GPD and residents and the interactions are amazing. Team Gilbert can always work to improve and should never rest on what we currently have in place.

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive? This initiative is a great launching pad and allows us to pivot as the climate in the Town changes. When looking at the future of Gilbert, not one specific thing will have the greatest impact. The Town is continually evolving and we need to be ready to adjust, the most important thing we can do is prepare for the future. Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. We’ve made great progress in transparency but we can always make improvements, for example how we explain planning and zoning matters. Continue conservative financial plan-

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ning for the future, we’ve done great but we can always do better. Find ways to reduce processes within government, always look for ways to streamline everything we do. Name three things the town does right. Created a 30-year plan that details all town inventory, age, cost, when to plan for repair and replacement, it’s unlike anything any community has created. Since 2012, the Town has paid off $67 million in voter-approved bonds early, saving taxpayers millions in interest. Lowered the secondary property tax rate from $1.25 to $0.99.

LYNNE KING SMITH What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? The question we need to be asking is how do people in our community feel about the Police Department. There are people in our community who feel their interactions with police will be different than mine. When elected Mayor, I want to build coalitions and have community-led conversations around police practices. Gilbert should be a community where everyone feels safe. Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive?

Matt Nielsen The “City of the Future” initiative is one of many steps the Town can take to prepare for the future economic sustainability of our community. It is not a singular doctrine by which the Town will plan for the future, but rather a mission statement that sets the tone that the Town is looking ahead to the next 100 years. Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. Gilbert is an incredible community we are fortunate to call home, but it is not without its faults. 1. The first area I would address is increasing communications from the Council to our residents. 2. Second, I would implement a business assistance center to help existing and new businesses.

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The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? I do think that it makes sense it goes out in August. I would recommend it goes out late July before the primary election so that the electorate can have a proper scope of our town and our Council.

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? I do believe that our town leveraging technology is not a thing of the future but now. The advent of COVID 19, has prompted our transition to “the City of the Future Initiative.” It will be great for us to re-review the initiative because some aspects invade the privacy of our residents. There needs to be further dialogue with our residents on such issues. Name three things you would fix or improve with the town government. 1. Lower property taxes 2. Develop a robust initiative that would encourage the growth of small businesses in Gilbert 3. Engage new residents more in issues relating to Gilbert while honoring our long-term residents. Name three things the town does right. 1. Our safety will still be our top priority. We would continue to make sure that the police force has a cordial relation with all communities in Gilbert. I am the best councilman to do that.

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3. Third, enhance our reputation as a community that is welcome to all.

Name three things the town does right. 1. First, the Town staff’s zero-based budgeting keeps expenditures low and maximizes taxpayer dollars, which is an example of why Gilbert

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2. Gilbert is family-friendly and safe. 3. Our current council has done some good works in public relations.

BILL SPENCE

What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? Gilbert has one of the finest police departments in the country. However, diversity is an issue that needs to be addressed. I will be hands-on in helping correct this problem. I will ensure that our police/fire training facility is equipped to conduct both hands-on and classroom training to clearly teach tactical techniques, rules of engagement, and positive community interaction techniques. The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? I do support the General Plan. I have spent the last few months going through all facets with emphasis on smart growth and infrastructure, which is vital to ensuring the long-term economic prosperity of Gilbert.

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? This initiative is only one of a multiprong approach to assuring that we continue to thrive. We must continue to engage with residents and small business, as well as adjacent municipalities, so that we may gain buy-in and capitalize on the best ideas and opportunities provided by this initiative. When East

is able to provide a high level of service to our residents. 2. Second, the efforts to promote Gilbert as a destination for existing and new businesses to grow. 3. Third, the digital outreach to residents is unmatched and a model nationwide.

Valley succeeds, Gilbert succeeds.

Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. 1. Improve the communication with residents. We must be more transparent and better at educating residents on complex issues. 2. Improve diversity especially within our Police and Fire departments. 3.. Continue to look for opportunities to prevent redundant work during infrastructure projects. Let’s look ahead and do all upgrades such that we tear up a road only one time.

Name three things the town does right. 1. Budget and bond management is AAA perfect - literally. 2. Our long-range infrastructure plan looks out over the next 80-100 years and needs to be followed and refined as we complete projects. 3. We must continue to promote our small-town values in all that we do – from people to buildings to recreation events.

KATHY TILQUE

What is your assessment of the relationship between Gilbert Police and the community and what changes, if any, would you advocate? I’m proud to have served on the Police Chief ’s Community Advisory Group for many years. Together with the representatives of NAACP, members of the Hispanic community, school representatives, and others we have evaluated protocols, training, and recruitment efforts to improve community relationships. First, we must listen. I understand our Town’s efforts–I look forward to others learning them as well. The town’s updated general plan goes to voters in August, do you support the update? Why or why not? I’ve served on the General Plan Steering Committee for the past three planning periods and I support passage of this plan in August. This General Plan included much more community input

and was improved to best illustrate the Town’s vision for growth with searchable information regarding critical decisions for economic opportunities, circulation, traffic, parks, and culture. Vote Yes!

Do you think the town’s “City of the Future Initiative” does enough to ensure Gilbert continues to thrive well into the future? “City of the Future Initiative” is a great foundation to identify components for data-driven decisions. However, it is not everything we need; our community is unique and must continue to embrace thorough reviews of services and innovation to thrive well into the future. Expert counsel and community input will be important as we move towards buildout. Name three things you would fix or improve with town government. I’m not fond of the current application process used to select members for stakeholders’ groups and believe this can be improved to better involve those who want to serve. Finding an efficient way to relay budget discussions eliminating eleventh hour criticism. Community forums addressing timely issues, opportunities to listen and find solutions together using in-person, technology, and virtual options. Name three things the town does right. 1. Staff presentations at Town Council meetings are consistent and concise providing a solid foundation for discussions with detailed backup documentation available. 2. They evaluate options to improve efficiencies for best of class services using technology/innovation, saving taxpayer dollars and time. 3 They support strategic investment in public safety resulting in Gilbert’s No. 2 ranking as the safest community in our nation.

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Residents weigh in on race, police in Gilbert BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

orm a police oversight board, integrate Black history in schools and partner with churches to celebrate diversity were among the suggestions that residents brought to town leaders recently. The three “Listening Space” sessions in June brought residents face-to-face or online with Gilbert Police, town officials and representatives from Gilbert Public Schools, Higley and Chandler Unified school districts to talk about racism and police reform. “There were two thoughts I heard repeated several times,” said Vice Mayor Scott Peterson, who attended the first session and received feedback from the others. “There was no discussion about defunding our police department here, but there was discussion about looking at current policies and procedures and

doing reform where appropriate,” he said, adding: “Second, there was discussion about oversight and the police department is reviewing current practice and will likely discuss future actions with the Council.” The deaths of unarmed black Americans involving police – most recently George Floyd – prompted the town to open a dialogue that is long overdue in this country and within this community, said mayor aide Valerie Shaffer. Floyd’s death ignited protests sometime violent that swept across the nation. Shaffer said Mayor Jenn Daniels responded to the social unrest by launching the Listen. Learn. Act. Amplify Initiative. Holding the listening events was the first step of the initiative, Shaffer said. Over three separate nights, 34 people attended in person at the Gilbert

Community Center and 12 participated in a virtual meeting, according to Shaffer. “The goal was to listen, learn and create actionable change in our community,” she said. Shaffer said the community’s feedback is being forwarded to Council and the town’s leadership team. “The Town of Gilbert will review the collected feedback, comments and suggestions along with the Gilbert Police Department and the school districts to learn how best to make actionable change,” Shaffer said, explaining: “From the suggestions and comments, we will work towards continuous improvements, not only within the Gilbert Police Department but throughout our community and schools.” The next phase includes implementing any changes, programs or resources identified as needed, Shaffer said. “As a community, we will continue

to amplify those voices around us that need to be heard,” she added. When it comes to policing, residents’ suggestions included more and ongoing training for cops, including wellness and mental health; more diversity on the police force; and more officers with associate or bachelor’s degrees. According to Gilbert Police, 42 percent of its force has a high school degree while 28.2 percent has a bachelor’s and 12.4 percent has an associate degree. The ethnic makeup is 76.4 percent white, 16.2 percent Hispanic, 3.3 percent Asian and .5 percent black. Residents also wanted programs that foster positive relationships between police and children at a younger age to reduce fear and distrust. “Having our own public safety training facility open early next year provides the ability for Gilbert to shape future training programs,” said Councilwoman

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Mascot statue riles some Higley board members BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

larger-than-life bronze statue depicting Higley High School’s mascot of a knight in full armor is on its way to the campus after it was almost detoured. Higley Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 to accept the statue despite stiff opposition from its president and vice president, who both said U-Knighted Kingdom Booster Club didn’t give much detail or get permission before embarking on its project. “My concern is that if I want to give you a gift, I can’t just put it in your yard, a 10, 11-foot something in your front yard because it’s a gift,” said Vice President Kristina Reese. “My concern is that this was done without the approval for fundraising on campus, without conversation of details and without working with site administration.”

The statue of Higley High School’s mascot, a knight, created a stir among Governing Board members, two of whom did not think the booster club that sponsored it followed proper channels. (Special to GSN)

Reese said she was told by the district in March that staff would stop U-Knighted Kingdom’s process and deny the statue but then COVID-19 hit and further conversation pointed to the need for the board to get involved. “I do like the thought of a statue,” Reese said. “I do think that that can bring value. This thing is very large. It does present difficulties to the campus as well as to the district as it was not done in conjunction with site administration.” She added that she’s heard conflicting information from the club about the statue – such as its funding source and a claim the statue has been talked about for years with the student council. However, Reese said she’s spoken with Higley students who graduated in 2019 and there was never any talk at that time about it. Reese also acknowledged the

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Council makes appointments for new vet board

Town Council recently appointed members to a newly formed Veterans and Military Advisory Board. Appointed for a two-year term ending June 15, 2002 are Nicki Bartram, Phil Bobadilla and Les Presmyk. Council also appointed Victor Le Mai, James Lykins, Pamela Rinesmith and Dave Rosenfeld for three-year terms ending June 15, 2023.

GPS OKs performance pay for superintendent

Gilbert Public School’s top leader got a 5 percent performance bump in pay. The Governing Board recently approved the hike for Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord, who will now earn $221,112 in 2020-21 for overseeing the state’s fifth largest school district, with 40 campuses that stretches over Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler and a student population of approximately 34,226. McCord was hired in 2017 after serving as an assistant superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. Previously he served a number of positions, including teacher and principal at GPS for 19 years. The salaries for the rest of his cabinet for the new school year are: Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Bonnie Betz, $145,676; Assistant Super-

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importance of booster clubs and PTOs but said they needed to work with site administrators. A facility project modification request by the booster club dated Feb. 10 and approved by Higley Principal Alan Fields on Feb. 20 gives a brief description of the statue. The club aimed to raise the roughly $100,000 for the statue through donor bricks ranging from $125 to $500 and through corporate sponsorships priced from $2,000 to $10,000. Corporate sponsors would get their names engraved on the statue pedestal and year-long family season sports passes.

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intendent of Talent Management Shawn McIntosh, $140,000; Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Barbara Newman, $136,200; Executive Director of Technology Services Jonathan Castelhano, $125,821; and Executive Director of Elementary Schools Jason Martin, $128,092.

San Tan Village candy store launches pick-up service

See’s Candies at SanTan Village, 2180 E. Williams Fields Road, is now open to the public with its new Click→ Pick→Go service. The California-based chocolate company launched the new service following a temporary closing of location in March due to COVID-19. This new service is completed in three easy steps and supports safe social distancing for employees and customers. Information: pickup.sees.com.

Most all insurances are accepted, including Medicare and AHCCCS. A low self-pay fee is available for patients without health insurance. No physician referral is required for the screening. Reports are sent to the patient’s healthcare provider and patients receive notification of the results. Because of COVID-19, all patients and staff will be continuously masked and the number of patients on the units will be limited at all times.

Domestic violence shelter’s mobile unit now 24/7

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New Life Center, the largest domestic violence shelter in Arizona, announced its mobile crisis support team will now be available 24/7 for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Victims will have access to crisis hotline support, lay legal advocacy, safety planning, and other support services. Mobile advocates will be available to provide crisis response to hospitals and other secure locations with law enforcement, as well as accompaniment to forensic exams. The update comes as experts caution that the COVID-19 pandemic has promoted a dangerous wave of hidden domestic violence. Victims can access support by calling

Board President Amy Kaylor said the details of the proposed 12-foot statue, which includes a 2-foot base, didn’t become public until a Feb. 25 community meeting. She said there was an email that went out about the statue in September but no formal paperwork talking about fundraising, the size, scope or cost. She added that the club’s president had said in a meeting that the donation bricks were being sold at football games before getting permission for the fundraising effort. Kaylor said the process was a bit backwards for her because the club started fundraising before it even

discussed with school administrator where to locate the statue. Kaylor said she saw a formal flier soliciting donations go out on Higley’s campus in January, which piqued her interest because of the large dollar amount being sought. She said a Feb. 10 meeting that included herself, Reese, the superintendent and booster club members revolved around the origins of the statue effort but that there was no formal paperwork showing permission from the district or school administration for the statue or for the sale of the bricks. The club is proposing the statue be placed in the school courtyard.

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Gilbert students earn higher education recognition

Students from Gilbert are either graduating from a university or earned a spot on the dean’s list, according to recent news releases. The University of Utah graduated Lex Dath and Lauren Ericksen with over 8,000 other students in its first virtual commencement. Dath earned a bachelor’s of science degree in games design and Ericksen’s major is biomedical engineering. Snow College in Utah recognized its 1,217 graduates, including Savannah Tanner, who earned an associate of science degree in general education. Larissa Zeigler was named to the dean’s list at Miami University for the 2019-20 spring semester. Zeigler is majoring in psychology and premedical studies. At Clemson University in South Carolina, Richard Allende, Jr. was named to the president’s list for the spring 2020 semester. Allende is majoring in mathematical sciences. Brenna DeFord and Joe Sayer both made the dean’s list at Pensacola Christian College for the 2020 spring semester. Daniel Volkmann was named to the Wartburg College ean’s list. Superintendent Mike Thomason said the courtyard was not appropriate for the statue because the concrete there would need to be broken up, an engineer would have to be called in and proper footings installed at a cost to the booster club. He added that he became aware of the statue’s cost, size and scope early this year. “I’ve spoken to a lot of teachers on the campus, a lot of students on the campus and there seems to be a lot of negativity of having this on their campus,” Kaylor said.

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Yung Koprowski, who attended the sessions. “I believe it is viable to explore additional programs and funding for social services and mental health as well as re-instating Gilbert’s Human Relations Committee,” she said. Koprowski said people of diverse ethnicities and ages shared stories of both negative and positive interactions with police from various jurisdictions – most centered around traffic stops. She said participants asked Gilbert Police about current policies against excessive use of force, how complaints against police are investigated and employee demographics. “Improving the employee demographic diversity for both police and the Town was also suggested,” Koprowski said. “New strategies are already being identified for recruiting. Gilbert Police Department cannot do it through traditional methods alone and is asking for word-of-mouth referrals from the community to help them recruit a more

ethnically diverse workforce.” Koprowski added that “other suggestions came from the 8 Can’t Wait campaign, which the town’s policies align with to the extent described.” Campaign Zero launched 8 Can’t Wait campaign in response to Floyd’s death in an effort to bring immediate change to police departments. A group of activists, protesters and researchers across the country in 2015 formed Campaign Zero to end police brutality, following riots in Ferguson, Missouri, after an unarmed black teenager was fatally shot by a cop. With the rallying cry to defund the police sweeping across the country, several cities, including Baltimore, Portland and Salt Lake City have done just that and reduced their police departments’ budgets. Minneapolis City Council went as far as to disband its police department. That’s not the case in Gilbert, Koprowski said. “This wasn’t a surprise to me, but the resounding message I heard was that

residents were extremely supportive of Gilbert’s Police and Fire departments,” Koprowski said. “They simply wanted to check-in, ensure local policies were in place to discourage and reduce police violence and offer constructive criticism and solutions.” Residents also wanted to see more diversity in the schools, have anti-bias training take place at all the campuses and classrooms needed to emphasize how to talk about race. For the town, they suggested promotion of black-owned businesses and organizations, more social inclusion and cultural events to represent the community and celebrate different cultures. “I was impressed by the recognition of the need for communication and the willingness of everyone to continue the dialog,” said Councilman Bill Spence, who participated in two of the sessions. “I heard several ideas for change and listened to the experiences of our residents,” Spence said. “Some stories were very concerning. The best part

was that I exchanged numbers with several people and continue to talk to them even as recently as this week.” Shaffer said the town has a growing list of over 100 residents who have engaged with officials about racism and police reform. She said Daniels intends to hold an event in August to update the community on the town’s effort and address recommendations brought forward. “Mayor Daniels hopes to break into smaller working groups or subcommittees that will be focused on continued recommendations and feedback from the community,” Shaffer said, adding: “Our goal is to have long lasting positive effects within our community. The information provided from Gilbert’s Listening Space will provide a foundation for additional dialogue and plans for action to ensure Gilbert is a community in which everyone feels welcome and has an opportunity to be heard, valued, and respected.”

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learning model that works best for them, taking into account that some educators may be considered high-risk for the virus, according to Barbara Newman, assistant superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Shawn McIntosh, assistant superintendent of Talent Management, noted a survey has gone out to find out how many of the substitutes – many in the high-risk group – are willing to return to work. Plans are to begin training teachers on the virtual platform this month. In-classroom learning Newman said parents who elect to send their children to school will have to review daily a list of symptoms such as fever, cough and muscle aches daily to make sure a student is well before showing up on campus. Staff and teachers will be trained on how to identify signs and symptoms of the virus. And whether students on campus will have to wear masks will depend on what local, county and state mandates are in place. New routes will minimize the amount of time students will be on buses, which will be cleaned twice a day, and all kids riding them will have to wear face masks. There will be frequent deep cleaning of restrooms and high-touch surfaces; desks and tables will face one direction in rows when possible; frequent hand washing and sanitizing each day and students will use their own supplies as much as possible. Officials are installing hand-sanitizer stations throughout each school and Plexiglass dividers in specific areas. Water fountains will be closed, the salad bar in cafeterias will be eliminated and seating at lunch tables will be reduced by 30 to 50 percent so social distancing can be enforced, according to Newman. Students upon arriving to campus will report directly to their classrooms and there will be a careful review of the master schedule to ensure class size is appropriate, Newman said. Should there be a positive case on campus, staff and parents will be notified. Specifically, for junior and high school students returning to campus, there will be a staggered bell schedule, reduced use of large common areas such as gyms, au-

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ditoriums and libraries and virtual assemblies. Field trips will be determined on a month-to-month basis. The secondary schools are now doing a phased-approach to athletics and there will be modified performing-arts practices, Newman said. For instance, choir practices will be done in smaller groups, she added. Newman said there will be reduced seating in the cafeterias so the schools will open up common areas, such as a library or a grass area, for students to spread out and eat. Elementary students will be spaced apart and lunch periods staggered as needed. Also at the lower grades, the number of students will be limited on the playgrounds and there will be structured drop-off and pick-up for before- and after-school programs on the campuses. Flex choice Under the flex option for elementary schools there will be two days of in-class learning each week – 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday or 7:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. Tuesday and Friday. The rest of the time will be online. Students will have the same classroom teacher for in-person and online learning. Eating lunch at the school will be optional for students when on campus. The flex option for 7th to12th-grade students offers in-person and online learning that will be available five days a week. Stu-

dents may take any portion of their schedule in person and the remainder online. Students in grades 7-12 already receive a Chrome book from the district and laptops will be provided to lower grades. The district also has plans in place for people without internet access to receive it. Parents must provide transportation for their students who chose the flex option. Global Academy The district’s online learning through its Global Academy will be nothing compared to what the district offered in the fourth quarter when all schools in the state went to remote learning, according to Newman. Unlike fourth quarter, when there were no grades given or attendance taken, there will be more accountability, she said. The accredited online curriculum will be taught by teachers in lessons with opportunities for student discussion and connection. All grade levels will all have core classes and electives. The online school also will offer gifted and honors courses for all grade levels. Students will be expected to meet with their teacher at least twice a week as well as complete online lessons and complete assignments. They also will be assigned a virtual mentor who they will meet with once per week for goal-setting and additional support. In addition to their regularly scheduled classes, students will have access to their teacher during office hours and open lab

hours. Students also will have access to a guidance counselor when needed. Parents will be able to see what courses their children are taking online and monitor their progress by going to the platform. While students will do most of their work at home, they will have the opportunity to go for in-person help. It was expected that elementary teachers will take the lead in teaching the curriculum and students will engage in online practice mostly on their own. Junior high and high school teachers will lead the learning with a greater emphasis on student self-directed learning as appropriate. All three learning models also include special education, English Language Learner and gifted students as well as the district’s Career & Technical Education program and the East Valley Institute of Technology. Newman said there will be mental health support in place and an emphasis on reestablishing relationships as some students disengaged during fourth quarter. A few people, including Brian and Katie Layton, gave feedback on the reopening plan during the meeting. The couple, who has two daughters attending Highland High, including a senior, opposed restrictions being put in place at the schools. Brian Layton said he wants it to be normal for those who choose to go back on campus. “My advocacy is for those who choose an on-campus scenario, for them to be able to have a normal on-campus scenario,” he said. “The things that our youth are starving for – a social life and the traditions of what is high school –– I feel that as they go back to school and they are restricted of those things, that will have a negative impact not only on their learning atmosphere but also the memories and social skills they are going to need moving forward in life.” He also voiced concern that too many guidelines were being placed on teachers as he questioned how they will have the time to keep a clean classroom and be attentive to their students. He feared that

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“They don’t think it’s bringing any value,” she continued. “I’ve talked to many of the staff who are not in support of this statue. They didn’t feel they were included in any of the conversation as to what spirit means to a school.” Kaylor also said donors initially gave money for something that lacked detail. “I think donors need to know exactly what they are getting and what’s happening,” Kaylor said. “I do believe money was given to something that they didn’t even know the exact details and I don’t think that’s fair to a donor. I think donors should know exactly what they are donating to.” Kaylor said she was afraid of setting a precedent by allowing the statue when the club failed to follow any procedures. Reese noted that this would allow for any donation to be brought on a campus without permission. Board member Jill Wilson said as a former PTO president, who read everything that the district gave her and that there is no paperwork for giving a gift. She said she’s given gifts, such as radios for safety, to the district and there was no paperwork involved. If the district is going to say no to a gift, it needs to have a process in place, Wilson said. “This is kind of out of our league,” board member Greg Wojtovich said.

“I’ve been on this board for six years. I don’t understand why other board members are being involved in this statue decision. “I don’t see board members sitting in committees to approve playground equipment for the schools. I’m not here to worry about this and that and statues. This is not for us to be involved in.” Wojtovich also said he wasn’t involved in any of the discussions that Kaylor and Reese took part in. He said board members instead should be directing their questions and concerns to the superintendent and to the school administration. He also thanked booster club President Allison Day for the incredible amount of work she’s done to bring the statue to the high school and for making a difference in the district. “I wished we had more people like her,” he said. “We need to move on and approve it. When someone gives you a gift, you say ‘thank you very much’ and you move on.” Wojtovich also said he’s received lots of emails on the statue and 98 percent were in favor of it. Board member Scott Glover said he sided with Wojtovich and Wilson, calling the project a safe one and noting that the booster club plans to pay for any ongoing costs associated with it.

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“I’m not spending any Higley Unified tax money on it,” Glover said. “That’s what shapes my vote.” Glover added the district has lax processes and that it was bad practice to pick and choose. He said there’s a need to dig deeper and fix the system. That said, he added, “2020 is the year statues are tearing apart communities.” Without naming names, he said it’s been “very ugly, mud-slinging back and forth” on social media over the statue. After the meeting, Day, the club’s president, said in an email that many of the points raised by Kaylor and Reese were “misstatements or misunderstanding” of the club’s efforts. She said the club since last October has publicized its plans for the statue via various channels such as Facebook, weekly newsletter, a large poster at the high school’s front office and a booth and poster at every home football game. According to the club, the student council in 2018 asked U-Knighted Kingdom to look into what it will take to build a statue of the school’s mascot

and that of over 700 students polled, 85 percent supported the project. The club further maintained it garnered approval for the statue from Principal Fields last July and worked closely with the school’s administration throughout the process. It also stated the governing board was informed about the project at the Oct. 23 school board meeting. “We told all who would listen that it was planned to be 10 feet in size,” Day said. “Our board filled out all the forms and paperwork we were aware of or asked to complete. We are volunteers and did the very best we could with what we knew to do.” Day said so far about $50,000 has been raised and paid to the sculptor. The estimated $100,000 cost also includes installation. The Knight statue was designed digitally, then in clay, and has now been made into a silicone mold before being cast in bronze.

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would affect his daughters’ education. “We are assessing these risks as parents,” he said. “We are assessing those risks on a daily basis from the time we’ve been parents and I would ask that we continue to be given that opportunity.” Katie Layton said she contracted a rare virus 10 years ago that made her deathly ill, leaving her unable to care for her children when they were in elementary school and unable to drive for many years. She was scared of catching a cold and has damage to her brain stem but despite that, she advocated for a return to school without restrictions. “I do feel 90 percent of the community around me by Highland High School I think are very frustrated,” she said. “Moms are texting me. They are very angry. “We want a normal year for our children. We want to send our kids to school and for them to have traditions and to be able to be around each other. Pep rallies, football games and dances, all of these things are part of high school.” She said each individual should be allowed to make their own choice. “If they want school to be normal then they should have that choice,” she said. “And if those that are scared, are frightened, they can stay at home and do school in a different way. The options do address a lot of that.” However, the protocols put into place on the campus are “too ridged,” she said. “It’s almost like Nazi youth school, not in philosophy but in rigidness. Kids are not going to adhere to those rules.” She went on to say the facts of COVID-19 don’t equal the fear out in the public. She said it’s not like the Black Plaque that

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killed 60 percent of Europe’s population. She said COVID-19 kills 3 percent of the people who test for it and most who die are 80 and older. “I feel the fear is ridiculous,” she said, contending that 99.7 percent of people survived the virus. Board Member Jill Humpherys acknowledged that people want kids to go back to a normal school year. “It’s not in the cards yet,” she said, adding COVID19, which has no vaccine or cure, threw the world back 150 years. Board member Reed Carr favored postponing the start of school until Aug. 17 so all three options will be available for families. “If we are giving parents the option of starting in-person that’s what they want,” Carr said. “So, we are in essence removing a portion of that option.” He said moving forward with an Aug. 5 start date has a lot of uncertainty.

“We don’t know if we will start on the 17th,” he said. “Gov. Ducey made that very, very clear, he’s moving it to Aug. 17 but that he may move it again.” Carr said the district can begin remote learning Aug. 17 if the governor pushes in-class learning past that date. Carr also said working parents assuming their child will have the option of attending school in person Aug. 5 will now have to take a week or two off to help their children with remote learning. Delaying the start of school has implications such as delaying when teachers and support staff get a paycheck. Superintendent Shane McCord said if the district pushed opening day to Aug. 17, teachers would need to report to work three days prior. The assumption is pay is delayed until then, McCord said, adding that going on line Aug. 5 also would mean most support staff won’t be utilized 40 hours a week.

“It has been sitting in storage while we waited for the school board to vote to accept the statue,” Day said. “A date for placement is unknown since we have been waiting for the vote. “Now that we can move forward, we will work closely with the district for exact placement and timeline,” she continued. “We have offered three suggestions of where to put the statue,

we have offered to have it stand on the ground or be placed on a pedestal depending on our administration and district approval.” Day added the future anticipated cost for upkeep of the statue includes $20 annually for supplies to clean and wax the statue. “Student council or any number of student organizations looking

for service hours would be able to handle the minimal maintenance requirements,” she said. Regarding concerns that the statue might be vandalized, she noted the statue will have reinforced stainlesssteel supports secured deep into the ground that make it almost impossible to move. In addition, the statue is coated in a way that makes it easy to wash off

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Carr noted if the district doesn’t activate the contracts, it can’t pay the teachers under the state statute banning public gifting. Board Member Lori Wood said her first preference was for in-person learning but if there was a delay, the district may lose students to other school districts that are beginning online education before Aug. 17. Chandler Unified School District, which is attended by 10,000 Gilbert students, is going with district-wide remote learning and starting its school year Aug. 5. Higley Unified has not stated what it will do in light of Ducey’s delay of in-campus learning. McCord recommended the board start school Aug. 5 online with the hope the other two options become available Aug. 17. It’s not ideal but the best choice educationally at this time, McCord said. The board also voted 5-0 to start school Aug. 5 with online learning. Carr after voting with his peers asked McCord to survey parents on their preference date for starting school, clarify paying teachers and just to get as much information he can. Carr said based on what McCord finds, he may call for a special meeting to reconsider the vote on the start date for school. Carr also expressed frustration with the state. “I don’t like that the state moved the target without telling us where the new goal line is,” he said. “I don’t like the uncertainty that we have an ever-moving goal line and we are trying to develop a strategy to get across it.” Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services contributed to the story.

any paint. Day acknowledged there are some who don’t want the statue. “We are not perfect people,” she said. “This cause will not be supported by everyone – no cause is. We simply ask that people recognize that this project is our best efforts to help our students accomplish something great for our school.”

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Ex-Chandler mom at center of trail of deaths BY KEVIN REAGAN GSN Staff Writer

ori Vallow’s former husband warned Gilbert Police that his wife had “lost her mind” a few months before he and his children wound up dead. Vallow, a one-time Chandler resident, has spent the last couple months in an Idaho jail awaiting trial for criminal charges related to the abandonment of her two children: 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua Vallow. The children were reported missing in 2019 and their bodies were discovered last month on land in Idaho located near the residence of Vallow’s newest husband, Chad Daybell. Idaho authorities have filed charges against Daybell and Vallow in relation to the corpses’ discovery but neither has been charged with their deaths. They are both in custody. Vallow’s convoluted case has attracted international media attention and sparked several theories that paint the former Chandler mom as a devoted member of a secretive, doomsday religious cult. New videos and reports released this month by the Gilbert Police Department help to support these theories by providing some first-hand testimony from Vallow’s now-deceased husband. Charles Vallow, who had been married to Lori up until his death last summer, contacted Gilbert Police on Jan. 30, 2019, claiming his estranged wife was acting “nonsensical” and had disappeared with their two children. “I don’t know what she’s going to do with them,” Vallow told a Gilbert officer. After returning home from a business trip in Texas, Vallow discovered his truck had been taken from the airport’s parking lot and suspected his wife of taking it. Vallow told Gilbert Police his wife had locked him out of their home and withdrew $35,000 from the couple’s bank account. “I’ve got $7 to my name,” the husband claimed.

Bottom photo: The late Charles Vallow was married to Lori Vallow. Top: Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell are in an Idaho jail after the remains of her two missing children by Charles Vallow were found in makeshift graves. (Special to GSN)

A Gilbert officer kicked down the door’s home and found the family’s residence empty. Vallow worried his wife might have done something to their children, claiming she had been “brainwashed” by religious fanatics in Utah. “She’s lost her mind,” Vallow told the officers. “She thinks she’s a resurrected being. Her religious stuff has gone way off the deep end.” Vallow claimed his wife believed he was some sort of imposter pretending to be Lori’s husband – referring to Charles by the name “Nick Schneider” – and threatened to use her “powers” to harm him. “She said, ‘I will have you destroyed,’” Vallow recalled. This 2019 incident with Gilbert Police took place six months before Charles Vallow was killed by his wife’s brother, Alex Cox, during a domestic dispute at the family’s other home in Chandler. Cox told Chandler Police his brotherin-law had threatened to harm the family

with a baseball bat before Cox shot Vallow with his gun. Cox last December died suddenly from what the Maricopa County Medical Examiner has determined were natural causes and was never criminally charged with killing Vallow. Lori uprooted her children from their Chandler home and relocated to Idaho shortly after her husband’s death. When Charles Vallow contacted Gilbert Police before his death, officers seemed reluctant to intervene in the affairs of his marriage. They told him his situation presented a “grey area” since there was not enough evidence to suggest Vallow’s wife had broken the law. “There was no information obtained that Lori had committed a crime,” a Gilbert officer wrote in a report. “There was no information obtained that Charles and Lori`s children were in danger.” Despite a lack of assistance from law enforcement, Vallow was encouraged

by officers to obtain a petition to have Lori involuntarily committed at a mental health facility. The husband later got Community Bridges to authorize a petition and attempted to serve it. “She needs some serious help,” he told officers, “I want her to get help.” Lori Vallow contacted Gilbert Police on her own and attempted to frame her husband as the person at fault for the whole ordeal – alleging Charles had stolen her purse and cell phone. The wife told officers she allegedly uncovered evidence of Charles having a romantic affair and reacted by moving her children into a hotel. Charles tends to be dramatic about their marital problems, Lori alleged, and didn’t want her kids around him. “He just goes nuts sometimes,” Lori told officers in January 2019. Melanie Gibb, a long-time friend of Lori’s, backed up her claims and went to the Gilbert Police Department with Lori to file a report against Charles. Gibb would later turn on Lori by serving as a valuable witness during the investigation into the whereabouts of her friend’s missing children. According to court affidavits, Gibb told authorities Lori called her two children “zombies” when she visited the family at their Idaho home in September 2019, when Lori’s children were last seen alive. A couple months later, Gibb alleged Lori asked her friend to lie to police by claiming Lori’s son was living with Gibb in Arizona. Gibb refused to take part in the ruse and reported the incident to Gilbert Police in December. As of late June, no one has been criminally charged for the deaths of Vallow’s two children. The authorities in Idaho have recently ordered additional postmortem testing be done on the children’s remains. Six months before his death, Charles Vallow expressed wishes to possibly reconcile with his wife of 12 years and anguished he couldn’t protect Lori from whatever outside influences were tainting her thinking. “I love her to death,” Vallow told Gilbert Police. “This is killing me.”

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egistration is now open for the Area Agency on Aging’s Too Many Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group. The 14-week virtual sessions will begin in early September and run through mid-December. The series is designed for Maricopa County residents over 60 “who are challenged by compulsive object hoarding and willing to self-identify and commit to addressing the disorder,” a spokesman said. Groups will be limited to 12 people and online links will be provided to individuals who qualify for the program. This is the only object hoarding therapy program in Maricopa County. Bi-weekly follow-up support groups are offered to individuals who successfully complete the free, confidential and voluntary therapy

session. Qualifying participants will need to complete an intake process by calling 602241-5577 by Aug. 10. Participants must be willing to attend the 90-minute weekly sessions, engage in group activities and complete home assignments. “The goal of the program is to help someone understand their hoarding behavior and to know that they do have the ability to make changes in their lives,” said Heidi Donniaquo, a licensed clinical social worker who manages Too Many Treasures. The sessions, which are moderated by a licensed professional counselor, are comprised of three phases: • Understanding the causes of hoarding disorder, techniques to identify obstacles and tools to help decluttering or acquiring.

• Discovering new ways to change unhelpful behavior. • Techniques to help avoid recurrences and to maintain progress. Too Many Treasures has been recognized with an Aging Achievement Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. “Through the therapy groups, participants suffering from hoarding disorder are introduced to new information and techniques to help them change their current behaviors and thoughts,” Donniaquo said. “Compulsive object hoarding is a serious problem that can be managed.” According to statistics, 5 percent of the world’s population displays some sort of clinical hoarding that affects between 700,000 and 1 million people in the United States. Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine indicates that the com-

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and experiences to fill the gaps for kids who missed out on such learning at school. “The camp has been a huge hit among our families,” said Luttrell. “In addition to doing really cool projects and learning new and interesting things, it’s a chance for them to spend time with other kids and forget about cancer for just a little while.” Wozny began planning this year’s summer camp in early 2020, but she shifted gears when it became clear that COVID-19 wasn’t going anywhere. Since children with cancer are at high risk for serious illness, she began brainstorming virtual options that would provide the same level of enjoyment, engagement and learning – without compromising kids’ safety. “Kids are pretty Zoomed out right now, so we worked hard to come up with lessons and projects that were truly fun and engaging,” said Wozny. The Arizona Coyotes sponsored this year’s virtual camp the week of June 15. CCN delivered boxes of materials to campers’ families in advance, providing all needed items – like nuts, bolts, transistors and aluminum foil – for the week’s learning activities. Gilbert mom Laura Groth sent her young

daughters to CCN’s in-person camp last summer. Her 12-year-old daughter Lizzie is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She and her younger sisters – 10-year old Lily, 9-year-old Leilani and 7-year-old Lexi – participated in the camp again this year, this time via Zoom. “Last year’s camp was such an amazing experience,” said Groth. “I cried with gratitude for the opportunity it provided my girls. I wasn’t sure how a virtual camp would turn out, but Sharon kept them engaged from the moment they logged on to the moment camp ended. She also provided cool ideas to extend the learning throughout the afternoon.” The camp’s theme – “Imagine That” – was threaded throughout the week’s projects and activities. Tuesday was all about “Imagine with STEM” and included a tiedye experiment using Sharpie markers, self-portraits using nuts and bolts, and an afternoon robot-building project. Friday’s “Imagine Just Me” gave campers a chance to study strawberry DNA and get creative by decorating large wood initials. Kids across Arizona joined the camp, building pool noodle monsters, making

aluminum foil art, and completing a project with local artist and guest instructor, Christy Puetz. “The camp was so much cooler than any other virtual experience my girls have taken part in,” added Groth. “We are just so thankful. CCN has touched our lives in so many ways.” CCN continues to modify programs and create new options for delivering services and programs amid the pandemic. The Chandler-based nonprofit organization serves families across Arizona, providing gas and grocery gift cards, hospital admission kits to help new families navigate the road ahead and adopt-a-family programs for back-to-school and the holidays. The organization also hosts activities to boost self-confidence in young cancer fighters, programs to help siblings cope with cancer, and provide a multitude of other services and resources. “Our focus right now is adapting our programs for the world we’re living in today,” said Luttrell. For more information, to make a donation, or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, visit childrenscancernetwork.org.

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hen Sharon Wozny realized that kids with cancer were missing out on important learning opportunities – a result of cancer-related school absences – she went to work on a solution. The Mesa resident and program manager for Children’s Cancer Network has a special eye for education – she spent 30 years teaching elementary school for Mesa Public Schools. It wasn’t long before Wozny, in partnership with CCN’s executive director, Patti Luttrell, created and launched a summer STEM camp for kids fighting cancer. “Kids with cancer miss out on so much,” said Wozny, who started volunteering for CCN in 2013 and joined the staff in 2016. “They’re stuck in the hospital or stuck at home, too sick from the cancer and chemo to go to school, and often are isolated from friends. We wanted to give them back a piece of their childhood.” CCN’s day camp, which launched in 2018, is offered at no cost to kids with cancer and their siblings. It focuses primarily on immersive, hands-on STEM projects

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Legalized weed headed for November ballot

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ackers of a campaign to legalize recreational use of marijuana submitted about 420,000 signatures on petitions Wednesday to put the issue on the November ballot. The filing by Smart and Safe Arizona is far more than the 237,645 valid signatures needed to send the issue to voters. That provides plenty of wiggle room if some of the petitions are declared invalid. But it becomes only the first step in trying to convince Arizonans once again that they want to allow adults to buy and possess up to an ounce of marijuana or 12 plants. A similar measure failed four years ago by about 4 percentage points amid an extensive campaign over whether easier access by adults leads to greater teen use. There also was a fear by employers that it would allow workers to show up on the job stoned. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry already has positioned itself to oppose the 2020 measure. Campaign Chairman Chad Campbell said the concern by the business community has been taken into account. He said this year’s version contains specific provisions allowing employers to enact and enforce policies “restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees.’’ But chamber lobbyist Garrick Taylor pointed out the Arizona Constitution specifically prohibits lawmakers from tinkering with anything voters have approved unless it “furthers the purpose’’ of the underlying initiative. And even then, it takes a three-fourths vote of both the House and Senate. “We should not pass a new law by initiative that will be impossible to ever change or undo,’’ Taylor said. Efforts by some lawmakers to have the Legislature address the issue in a way where it could be altered if necessary have gone nowhere as Republican legislative leaders have refused to even consider legalizing marijuana.

Workers delivered petitions with more than 400,000 signatures to the Secretary of State last week to get an initiative that would legalize recreational use of marijuana on the Nov. 3 ballot. (Capital Media Services)

Gov. Doug Ducey has hinted in the past that he would veto any attempt to do so. “I don’t think any state ever got stronger by being stoned,’’ the governor said during the 2016 campaign. There was no immediate response from Ducey on Wednesday. A 2010 voter-approved law allows Arizonans with certain medical conditions and a doctor’s recommendation to obtain up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana every two weeks. These conditions range from glaucoma and HIV to severe and chronic pain. At last count there were more than 245,000 individuals who were qualified. This measure seeks to follow in the path of 11 states, including California, Nevada and Colorado, where voters or lawmakers have decided that it should no longer be a crime for adults to purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes.

There are some provisions designed to entice backers or blunt opposition. It would impose a 16 percent tax on sales which proponents say would generate $300 million a year in new revenues to fund community colleges, public safety, health programs and construction and repair of roads. There also is a prohibition on sales to anyone younger than 21. And the measure would bar the sale of marijuana products that resemble humans, animals, insects, fruits, toys or cartoons or sell or advertise marijuana with names or designs that imitate food or drink brands marketed to children. But Lisa James, heading Arizonans for Health and Public Safety, said none of that ensures that items won’t be marketed to kids. She said the list of what’s prohibited in designs leaves a whole host of what remains legal, like gummies with

marijuana in the form of sports cars. James also said it will lead to more accidents as motorists who are high get behind the wheel. Campbell said the measure contains a ban on driving while impaired. But he conceded there is currently no technology similar to a breath test that can determine the level of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in someone’s blood. And even if such a device becomes available, there is no standard in the proposal to say that a specific THC level is a presumption of driving impaired, the way someone with a blood-alcohol level is presumed to be driving drunk. Another possible objection could come from the fact that the measure is crafted in a way to pretty much guarantee that the first of the limited number licenses to sell marijuana for recreational use will be given to existing medical marijuana dispensaries. Campbell said that is justified. “We don’t want a Wild Wild West implementation,’’ he said. “We want proven operators that have operated safely who have established trust with the Department of Health Services and other agencies here,’’ Campbell said. He said they “will be able to hit the ground running and safely and effectively sell this product.’’ That preference, however, shows up in who is funding the initiative. Virtually all of the $2.77 million reported raised in the most recent campaign filing – mostly to hire paid circulators – has come from companies that sell marijuana. More than $1 million alone came from Harvest Enterprises, which has been buying up dispensaries and cultivators in Arizona and across the nation. Campbell said there will be opportunities for others as the number of allowable shops increases due to population growth as well as what he said is a set-aside for “social equity licensing,’’ described as promoting ownership “from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.’’

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ixteen years ago, Staff Sgt. Shanen Dunagan swapped his military fatigues for a gi (pronounced “gee”) to offer wounded veterans a chance to rehabilitate from traumas endured while in service. His Chandler organization, Survivors of War, incorporates restorative counseling with physical activities that play to the strengths and interests of veterans, while tending to the residual mental and emotional stressors that could be affecting them on a daily basis. The nonprofit offers activities such as golf clinics, scuba diving lessons and woodworking projects, but the main draw is the martial art Jiu Jitsu to help replace fear-based responses with healthier decision-making. Jiu Jitsu has been referred to as a “gentle” martial art because of its approach towards hand-to-hand combat where joint manipulation and timely weight distribution play a much bigger role than brute strength. There is also a heavy focus on mental conditioning, which can help to desensitize areas of anxiety and retrain the thought processes of individuals who struggle with depression, irrational fear, hyperactivity or low self-confidence. “When something [traumatic] occurs and the victim’s brain is not conditioned to operate [productively] under that level of stress, it goes into fight or flight mode,” Dunagen explained. The emotional imprint left behind for how to respond to real or perceived threats in the future is then also unproductive and interferes with normal life. Dunagan described how fear-based decision-making can perpetuate a victim mentality and limit the effectiveness of more traditional trauma therapies for folks in the military or other emergency

Retired Staff Sgt. Shanen Dunagan, surrounded by his students before social distancing was necessary, founded Survivors of War. (Special to GSN)

responders. An important goal of his Jiu Jitsu lessons is to recondition the mind of any individual who has been through what he calls “extraordinary circumstances.” In group and private classes, participants are gradually invited into a state of physical or emotional stress under the guidance of trauma informed coaches. Instead of fighting at “level 100 percent,” or returning to the panic mode associated with traumatic experiences, participants are challenged to progressively engage in maneuvers or physically demanding situations until they find themselves comfortably able to operate at about 80 percent. “Training in a heightened state absolutely changes the mindset and neurological tone of the individual. That’s why it’s so effective with other therapies,” said the former Marine Core martial arts

instructor. Dunagan formed S.O.W. in 2016 in response to the need to expand veteran-focused programs in the area which presented limitations based on disability types. After being injured and medically discharged 10 years into his own military career, he found the rehabilitative programs too narrow. At 45 and with “a lot of titanium” in his body, the retired veteran is putting his 30 years of martial arts experience towards helping fellow wounded warriors on a different battlefront. “With this mental reconditioning, a person can walk [through life] in confidence, believing that even in the worstcase scenario, they can think clearly enough to act in defense and come away alive,” he said. S.O.W. is currently expanding its pro-

gramming to college campuses and female only lessons led by Dunagan’s wife, Monica. “The Warrior Women’s program is a bit more street-cased, or assault-based,” he said, noting there is a greater emphasis on self-esteem building, where “you can be a smaller and physically weaker person,” but be fully empowered to survive regardless. The added classes are attracting a new crowd of ‘survivors’ such as those who have experienced domestic violence, atrisk youth, and victims of human or sex trafficking. The female-only classes provide one more level of comfort to help participants move from a place of fear to one of trust so essential skills can be mastered before trying a co-ed class that could present with its own triggering scenarios. “As you build up a tolerance for some else’s weight being on you and in what is considered a tight space, participants can replace their panic response with a more effective escape strategy” Dunagan said. One participant, Rachel Ortiz of Gilbert, shared her experience when starting last year. “I thought, ‘I’m just going to go to a trial and see what happens’,” said the 24year old college student, who was once a victim of sexual abuse. Just thinking about putting herself into a vulnerable position on the floor mats in the co-ed class caused her to have “a total meltdown,” as she put it. But Dunagan picked up on her body language and adjusted the lesson to meet her personal needs. “We started with some super simple moves of how to push someone off or away from me,” Ortiz said. She was surprised by how much of a

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difference that made. Ortiz was not only encouraged to keep a safe distance but equipped with the ability to increase that distance in a highly effective way. After a year of group lessons, Ortiz observed how much calmer she is overall, even though memories of her trauma still present themselves in times of stress. “Whenever those thoughts and feelings come up, I can think back to things I’ve learned in class,” she said. She refocuses her energy, “replacing those feelings of fear with feelings of power.” Those who are interested in a lesson are welcome to simply observe before they commit. “There’s always a question when we meet of ‘What brought you in?’ and many people open up right

Retired Staff Sgt. Shanen Dunagan uses Jiu Jitsu to help people overcome anxiety and develop a more positive outlook on themselves and life. (Special to GSN)

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drive-thru salad chain that has its roots in Gilbert is raising its employee pay to $15 an hour. The move by Salad and Go’s founders Roushan Christofellis and her husband Tony comes at a time when many businesses are struggling or closing their doors due to the pandemic. The couple noted that many companies raised wages as hazard pay at the start of COVID-19 but several have now taken them away. The couple’s business venture started in February 2013 when they opened their first location at the southeast corner of Gilbert and Guadalupe roads. Today there are over a dozen Salad and Go restaurants in the Valley, including three in Gilbert and the company is looking to open more locations. The drive-throughs offer healthy madeto-order salads with options. The kitchen is helmed by chef Daniel Patino, whose Caesar salad the couple tasted at an award-winning restaurant years ago. That inspired them to create high-quality ingredient salads at affordable prices with the convenience of a drive-thru. The following is a question-and-answer with Roushan Christofellis. So the reason why you felt compelled to raise the hourly pay for your employees was related to other companies no longer paying COVID-19 hazard pay for their staff? We felt raising the starting wage to $15 was the least we can do for the most

Roushan Christofellis and her husband Tony started Salad and Go in Gilbert in 2013 and have steadily grown their business with 19 locations across the Valley. They also believe in paying their workers a fair wage. (Special to GSN)

important people in our organization. They deserve even more than $15 an hour but we are not in the position to do that yet. They deserve more because without them we do not exist. They are 100 percent essential and irreplaceable. The more efficient we become, the more we will invest back in our people for higher wages. That’s part of our For Good Promise: invest in our people for higher wages, in our food for lower prices and more organic, and into our communities with free salads to the ones in most need. How many employees are currently on staff? We have 414 team members. Some are hourly and some are salary. Our starting rate for our hourly team members before the starting wage raise was about $12.70. Did your employees receive hazard pay at the start of COVID-19?

We did provide hazard pay and continue to do so, which is 10 percent higher on all wages. We did not stop because we are still in the crisis. On average, how many hours do your employees work in a week? Our average hourly team member works 30 hours. Are you raising prices on the menu items, or taking less profit to cover the increases? We have lowered prices by 20 percent since June 2018. Our 48-ounce salads with chicken used to cost $7.18, today they are $5.74. We lowered our organic cold brew to $1, as well as lemonades and organic iced teas, and lowered all our breakfast burritos to $2.99, while we have increased organics and improved dressing quality, taste and nutrition by using chickpea

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Town Council candidates envision Gilbert at build-out Editor’s note The Gilbert Sun News asked the candidates for Gilbert Town Council to write an opinion piece addressing this question: What is your vision for Gilbert as it approaches buildout in 2030 and how would you achieve that? Both the council and the mayoral candidates will each be writing one more column prior to the Aug. 4 election. All candidate columns and their answers to our questionnaire are at gilbertsunnews.com

Anderson: We can achieve, maintain prosperity BY SCOTT ANDERSON GSN Guest Writer

y vision of Gilbert in 10 years is a community that has a strong local economy providing opportunity for all to pursue a career Scott Anderson across many types of businesses. Second, it will be a prosperous community that enjoys safety and a sense of being connected through unique destinations and experiences. In 10 years, Gilbert will also have an exceptional built environment that supports our neighborhoods and provides the infrastructure to maintain our economy and prosperity. In short, my vision is a Gilbert that does not experience the typical urban decay that historically afflicts most cities in the country. Our economy is becoming more diverse and I would expect growth in tourism activity, STEM-related industries and other high-wage opportunities as indicators that we are achieving the goal of a strong economy. Other targets over the next 10 years will include commercial vacancy rates at 9.5 percent or lower, sales tax revenues increased by $4-5 million annually, labor rates above the national average and job availability and quality rated at or above 80 percent. A strong economy will be achieved as we achieve these, and other targets, during the next 10 years of growth. We will continue to enjoy a prosperous community over the next 10 years by considering such indicators as safety and well-being, strength of our schools, creating a sense of place and our social connections. Keeping Gilbert safe over the next 10 years as we reach build-out is achieved by effective community policing and keeping response times and crime rates low.

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Hendrix: I foresee an even stronger Gilbert in 10 years BY LAURIN HENDRIX GSN Guest Writer

en years from now, we will understand that hindsight truly is 20/20. This historical year of 2020 will serve as a measurement of how far Laurin Hendrix we have come. It will measure our increased sense of justice and perseverance, in business, in government and in our homes. I foresee an even stronger Gilbert in the next decade – a community that has learned valuable lessons about what can be accomplished during times of hardship. Gilbert is a rare gem in the desert and I believe it will continue to shine in the coming years. Our police officers have worked hard to build positive relationships with our community and they will become even stronger. Their presence in our schools creates safe learning environments as officers provide strength and kindness for our children to emulate. This will be even more important as our youngest citizens learn to navigate the uncertainties they currently face. The positive characteristics in our citizens and leaders are what make Gilbert unique. Ten years from now, we will look back and see that we are even more supportive and compassionate to our neighbors. We will welcome others who are seeking homes in a place of family values and high-quality employment, regardless of their background or race. We will be a community of diverse people, with a wide range of unique talents, skills and perspectives. Gilbert will continue to attract businesses that provide high-quality employment for our citizens. It will attract patients looking for life-saving medical care in our hospitals and cancer centers. We are already seeing this come to fruition. Our schools

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Hudgins: Gilbert needs to be an interconnected town BY TYLER HUDGINS GSN Guest Writer

s Gilbert approaches buildout in 2030, critical decisions will need to be made. Thankfully, many previous leaders have made wise and proactive Tyler Hudgins decisions for the town. We need to pass the torch to new leaders that understand our past and can see our future. Gilbert is my hometown. I worked some of my first jobs, went to school, attended church, served in leadership, and started my own small business in downtown Gilbert. I am a product of this community and have a strong sense of what makes Gilbert such an exceptional place. The reality is that our community is landlocked with nowhere else to expand. We need to maintain the quality of life that residents moved here for and expect. Therefore, we must think long-term to make the best use of what we have. A prime example is downtown Gilbert, which has transformed from virtually a ghost town to a vibrant part of our community. This stands in direct contrast to the Fiesta Mall area in Mesa which used to be the “downtown Gilbert” of the day. Mesa was not proactive to address the area concerns. They are now applying odd enhancements that do not fit the character of the area. I do not want to see this happen to Gilbert as growth moves eastward. This trend will continue as access and additional infrastructure make commuting more efficient. We must look at roadway improvements and revitalization efforts such as the Northwest Growth Area. Having served as chairman of the Redevelopment Commission for downtown Gilbert, I have experience in the areas of redevelopment and strategic planning.

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Obayomi: Do more, be more and make a difference BY BUS OBAYOMI GSN Guest Writer

s an American, I take pride in the opportunities that the United States has afforded me. There is still injustice in our world. And yes, I am Bus Obayomi against injustice. I also believe that anyone can rise against any obstacle. I am for righteous anger. But anger that is rooted in bitterness would only lead to chaos. There are many just people whose goal is to live justly and righteously. Leadership is about service. If your leadership position is a cushion for your comfort, then you have no idea about service. I am a proponent of civil discourse. There will always be bad apples among us. I am always inspired by those who have risen above all odds and overcome the challenges of their time. I found inspiration in people like Frederick Douglas, George Washington, Martin Luther King, etc. These people had every right to blame the institution of their time. If they rioted for their lives, they would still be justified, but they did not. They found hope in hopelessness. They saw opportunities amid oppression. They fought the battle of their time on their knees, but they also came up with ideas. They were change-makers of their era. They invented, came up with ideas, developed themselves, and made themselves indispensable. Because of the upheavals they had to overcome, every word they spoke mattered. Every word they spoke counted. They knew there was an injustice, but they also knew that they had to find solutions. Sensationalism has a way of making us feel relevant but will never beat logic. In Gilbert, we have a fantastic police force. We have a role to play in making sure that our police force is honored, but there is also no room for prejudice in our town. Gilbert is growing, and we are not perfect. We must make sure that no matter who comes to our town and where they come from, Gilbert is a home for them too. By 2030, our city would have grown population, but our values would remain the same. Our safety will still be our top priority. Just as former chief Dunn has served our town, we will continue to make sure the Police force is aware of the residents in Gilbert. We would continue to make sure that the police force hass a cordial relation with all communities in Gilbert. I am the best councilman to do that. As a Christian, the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart. And secondly, it is to love your neighbor as yourself. If you are a Christian and this is not the foundation of your belief system, you have a problem During this time, a COVID 19 and racial upheaval, this is the best time we can reach out to our neighbors and check how they are doing.

Spence: We must capitalize on revenue opportunities BY BILL SPENCE GSN Guest Writer

y vision for the buildout for gilbert is consistent with the plans already promulgated by the town. In order to ensure the long-term prosperity Bill Spence without ever requiring the need for a primary property tax, we must build in a way that our sales tax revenue stream remains strong and resilient. As I stated in my appointment interviews and numerous times since, I believe in strategic zoning with particular attention being paid to areas adjacent to other municipalities. We must capitalize on opportunities to bring daily revenues from outside Gilbert and I believe that small business is the key. The Heritage District is a popular destination for families from Mesa, Chandler and Tempe and returns $3 for every dollar invested. Elsewhere in Gilbert, our smart commercial development strategy is expected to return $7 for every dollar invested in infrastructure. While strategic commercial development is key to our economic future, we must never lose sight of our values and “small-town” appeal. Housing must be zoned and built with consideration of the needs of the communities. A comprehensive approach to blend residential, retail and commercial needs for the benefit of the area is crucial. The “loop of our daily life” must be considered such that our needs from the moment we wake up until we go to bed are satisfied. Reliable services, clean water, shopping and recreation, and preserving a community feel must always be a priority. While our build-out plans have been discussed and implement for quite some time, our “re-buildout” plans need to be discussed as well. We have areas that are aging and are in need of a refresh. This is an opportunity for Gilbert to revitalize stagnant commercial areas with innovative business opportunities. I envision certain areas becoming a destination for professional services such that residents will no longer need to drive to their offices in Phoenix or Scottsdale, but rather they can keep their business close to home and eliminate their need to commute and spend money outside Gilbert. When business succeeds, Gilbert succeeds. Also, with regard to “re-buildout,” there are increasing opportunities to buy a home that is in need of an upgrade and remodel. This is a prime market to find affordable housing and fix-itup for keeping or for reselling. Gilbert’s reputation, low taxes, public services, schools and recreation makes us a top destination for families. Lastly, buildout needs to be done smartly. When you take your car in to change the timing belt, you do the water-pump at the same time because the engine is already torn apart. The same mindset needs to be applied to our infrastructure up-

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Tilque: My 3-fold vision for Gilbert and how to achieve it BY KATHY TILQUE GSN Guest Writer

y vision for Gilbert is threefold: to be financially prepared to address the long-term maintenance of our community as new development slows, to have Kathy Tilque a vibrant and robust business community that provides jobs for our residents and to be the safest community in the nation providing an environment of inclusiveness, community involvement, and kindness for all. The inevitable reduction of growth-related revenues resulting from COVID-19 makes decisions of today even more important. It is important to utilize the data captured by the Town in its infrastructure inventory that outlines replacement and maintenance schedules in order to make sound decisions. This information helps us set priorities that allow us to absorb financial responsibilities so we can prevent an increase of our tax rates. Gilbert must continue to pay down our bonds as quickly as possible saving millions of dollars in interest for Gilbert citizens. I am committed to completing the priorities outlined in the streets’ Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) while investing in technology to move traffic efficiently, which has time and again been noted as a top priority by our residents in the Town’s annual survey. During this economic downturn, a business-friendly environment is more important than ever. As a Chamber of Commerce executive, I’ve advocated for more than 24-years for reasonable regulations, low taxes, and what I consider “locally-minded” support of small businesses. And I will continue that charge as your council member. We must help small businesses flourish and attract large businesses to provide quality jobs and services within our community. As with many families in Gilbert, I have children and grandchildren here. And, I want them to have all the opportunities available to achieve their careers close to home. I want to reduce the time parents must spend in their cars each day as they travel to their jobs and back, not just by the transportation improvements we can make, but also by recruiting those jobs here in Gilbert. Other than public safety regulations, we must get out of the way of businesses ability to run their companies and prosper. Finally, my vision for Gilbert is for us all to continue to appreciate the kindness and community-spirit we feel today. Let’s make sure we come together as one – a community that watches out for our neighbors, works together to solve community issues, and while acknowledging our differences we celebrate our similarities. I want our community to be the safest in the nation through community involvement and strong support of our public safety personnel. I’ll know we have achieved this vision when our grandchildren choose to raise their families and start businesses in our town because it is the best place to do so.

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offer a wide range of educational opportunities and they will continue to adapt to the learning needs of our children, even in times of economic or physical hardship. It takes a strong community to raise strong children who will continue to lead in the next decade. In the year 2030, we will likely reach build-out capacity within our town boundaries. This will require careful planning today. Thanks to leadership with foresight and efficiency, we will have the needed infrastructure to support new homes and businesses. We will have a balanced budget that allows for maintenance required for streets and utilities. And we will have rainy day funds to use in times of unforeseen tragedy or recession. We will be prepared for whatever comes.

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grades. We must look ahead and plan work such that all foreseeable work under a road is done when the road is installed or repaired such that we tear up roads ONE TIME. Smart work and proper planning is the key to saving money and getting a quality product. These ideas have been my specialty for decades. I’m excited to bring my experience to Gilbert!!

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Our commission ensured that new development coming into the downtown aligned with the character of the Heritage District. Furthermore, we crafted a vision for the future with the 10-year Redevelopment Plan (2018-2028) to build upon the amazing growth that we have seen in the downtown. In coming years, I would like Gilbert to be known as an interconnected community. In the United States, there tends to be a culture of isolation from other people. This has increased with the rise of technology and more recently with the COVID-19 pandemic. As online interactions have risen, meaningful in-person interactions have declined. This has become evident as many have reported that they hardly know their neighbors. This is why I love what Joe Johnston has done in Agritopia. He has made intentional efforts to create development that encourages community members to be outside and around their neighbors. We have seen this kind of development in downtown Gilbert as well. When Postino and Joyride started, they revamped the original Gonzo’s building to be more open and inviting. The Gilbert Farmers Market has also been a fantastic opportunity to bring the community together. My vision is for Gilbert to be a community where neighbors know each other and look out for one another. Could we encourage this even more through policy, programs, and development long-term? I believe we can.

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In addition, other measures to achieve a prosperous community include parks and open spaces as a percentage of land use, the rating of Gilbert as a place to raise a family, and the connections we make with neighbors. We will know that we have achieved the goal of a prosperous community if our measures preserve and enhance our quality of life today and into the future. Lastly, the often-hidden strength of a community is its foundation, which is the built environment. Gilbert’s goal is to have an exceptional built environment. Our priorities to achieve a strong infrastructure will include provision of clean water from reliable sources, economical trash collection, street maintenance and efficient traffic flow. Also, the health of our community will depend greatly on the attention given to our aging parts of town. Some sample measures are percentage of waste recycled (currently 21.9 percent in other cities), the percentage of upgraded signalized intersections (increase by 5 percent each year), .53 miles of trails per 1,000 residents at build-out, currently .21. These, as well as indicators on the health of our neighborhoods, will achieve an exceptional built environment at buildout by 2030. These are a sample of our City of the Future initiative metrics that the Council adopted in the last year. These goals and indicators will measure our success in achieving our overall goal to maintain Gilbert’s quality of life as we grow toward build-out.

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s football programs across the East Valley try to carefully navigate through summer workouts, some have fallen victim to COVID-19 infections among players. Tempe Union High School District spokesperson Megan Sterling confirmed a player at Desert Vista had tested positive for the virus. According to Sterling, the player started to have symptoms the weekend of June 12. He was not present at any of the Thunder’s workouts leading up to his positive test result on June 18. Desert Vista kept players in groups of 10, including a coach that was designated to remain with that group. Sterling said the player’s group were told to self-isolate out of precaution. Sterling said as of Friday, June 26, no other players or coaches showed signs of infection. “Desert Vista has been following the guidelines released by the AIA and district,” Sterling said. “Once notified of the test, players and the coach who came in contacts with the player were immediately told to self-quarantine for 14 days. Players have to have a note from a doctor clearing them to return.” In Scottsdale, a Chaparral football player also tested positive for the virus. According to a statement from the Scottsdale Unified School District, the camp was shut down for deep cleaning but has since resumed workouts. Chaparral players also participated in small-group team workouts inside D1 Scottsdale, a new training facility. According to Kristen Baker, one of the owners of D1, the player was asymptomatic when inside the facility. About three days later, she said the player’s mother informed her of the positive test.

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“We suspended all team workouts and closed so a professional cleaning company could come in and sanitize the facility,” Baker said. “This is something we will do every week going forward to ensure the safety of all of our guests.” East Valley school districts have started releasing initial plans to allow kids back onto campus for the fall semester. Most of which, however, have left athletics up to the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The AIA initially announced it would send out surveys in early July to principals to gauge how they plan to welcome athletics back on campus. However, af-

ter Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday the opening of campuses would be pushed back to Aug. 17, the AIA said in a release surveys would go out at a later date. Officials also announced official practices for fall sports teams would not begin until school is in session. It is unclear, however, what happens with sports programs at schools that start offering all-online lessons earlier than Aug. 17. “We couldn’t be more disappointed about the information that just came out regarding our schools. However, we understand that the most pressing con-

cern is to ensure our student-athletes can return to school in the safest way possible,” AIA Executive Director David Hines said in the release. “We will do everything in our power to make sure that when we get back up and going again, the transition will be as seamless as possible and to create memorable interscholastic experiences. And we’ll be able to accomplish that as long as everyone does their part to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus.” Hines said the association’s Crisis Management Committee would weigh all of its options in regard to the fall season, including shortening the season. “I don’t believe cancelling games would be necessary but pushing everything back would be beneficial no matter what,” Mountain Pointe High Coach Eric Lauer said. “I don’t think any teams, with the limitations right now and not knowing when we can move into another phase, will be ready to go by August.” Lauer said if the season was canceled, there should be an option for seniors to

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NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING OF THE AUTOMATIC ELECTION TABULATION EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §16-449, THERE SHALL BE A LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS TO ASCERTAIN THAT THE EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS WILL CORRECTLY COUNT THE VOTES CAST IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020, FOR THE CITY OF MESA. SAID TESTING SHALL COMMENCE ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 AT 1:30 PM AT MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS OPERATIONS, 510 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, AND SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL COMPLETED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MESA CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (480) 644-4868.

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AVISO AVISO DE LA PRUEBA DE LÓGICA Y EXACTITUD DEL EQUIPO Y PROGRAMAS DE TABULACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA PARA LAS ELECCIONES SE DA AVISO PÚBLICO POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE QUE, SEGÚN A.R.S. §16449, HABRÁ UNA PRUEBA DE LÓGICA Y EXACTITUD DEL EQUIPO Y PROGRAMAS DE TABULACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA PARA AVERIGUAR QUE EL EQUIPO Y LOS PROGRAMAS CONTARÁN CORRECTAMENTE LOS VOTOS EMITIDOS EN LA ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA QUE SE LLVARÁ A CABO EL MARTES, 4 DE AGOSTO DE 2020, PARA LA CIUDAD DE MESA. DICHAS PRUEBAS COMENZARÁN EL MARTES, 7 DE JULIO DE 2020 A LAS 1:30 PM EN LAS OPERACIONES DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, 510 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, Y SEGUIRÁ HASTA QUE SE TERMINE. SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, FAVOR DE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA OFICINA DE LA SECRETARIA MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE MESA AL (480) 644-4868.

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THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT HEREBY NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF ALL PRECINCTS WITHIN THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT THAT THREE (3) VACANCIES WILL OCCUR ON THE SUPERSTITION FIRE & MEDICAL DISTRICT FIRE BOARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE PETITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS IS JULY 6, 2020 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE PINAL COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, CANDIDATE FILING OFFICE, 31 N PINAL ST, FLORENCE, AZ 85132. THIS ELECTION IS NON-PARTISAN. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 5, 2020. CONTACT THE PINAL COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS ELECTION. Published: East Valley Tribune June 28, July 5, 2020 / 30756 FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAl'I NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING (By Publication) CASE NUMBER FC-A. 20-1-6009 In the Matter of the Adoption of female child born October 29, 2008 by Steven Patrick Sabat, legal spouse of Prana Jetamia (Lackey-Macfield) Sabat, the child(ren)'s legal parent, Petitioner(s). THE STATE OF HAWAI'I TO: DAVID ANDREW PROVOST, Name of Non-Consenting Parent/Legal Guardian/Legal Custodian, 7726 Baseline Road #207, Mesa, AZ 85209, Address of Non-Consenting Parent/Legal Guardian/Legal Custodian YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the attached Petition of the above-identified child(ren) born to Prana Jetamia Sabat, the child(ren)'s mother, has been filed in the Family Court, First Circuit, State of Hawai'i. THE PETITION ALLEGES that your consent to the adoption of the abovenamed child(ren) by the above -named Petitioner(s) is not required and may be dispensed with pursuant to Section 578-2(c) of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS), as amended. A hearing on the Petitioner will be held on August 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Family Court of the First Circuit located at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Kapolei Courthouse , 4675 Kapolei Courthouse, 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Third Floor , Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707. IF YOU FAIL to appear at the hearing noted above or if you fail to file a writt en response to the allegations stated in the Petition for Petition, further action be taken , including the granting of the adoptio n, without further notice to you. Your written response should be addressed to the : Presiding Judge, Family Court, First Circuit , 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707, ATTN: SPECIAL DIVIS ION CALENDAR CLERK. FAILURE TO OBEY this Notice may result in an entry of default and default judgment against you. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the child(ren), the adoptive parent(s) , and the natural parents have rights under HRS Section 578-15 regarding confidentiality of adoption records after the child(ren) reach/reaches age 18. DATE: June 23, 2020, CLERK'S SIGNATURE: /s/ R. Sabagala THIS NOTICE SHALL NOT BE PERSONALLY DELIVERED BETWEEN 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. ON PREMISES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC , UNLESS A JUDGE OF THIS COURT PERMITS, IN WRITING ON THIS NOTICE, PERSONAL DELIVERY DURING THOSE HOURS. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and other applicab le state and federal laws, if you require accommodation for a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the First Circuit Family Court office by telephone at 9548200, fax 954-8308, or via email at adarequest@ courts.hawaii.gov at least ten (10) days prior to your hearing or appointment date. Please call the Family Court Service Center at 954-8290 if you have any questions about forms or procedures. Published: East Valley Tribune, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2020 / 31543

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