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Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town of Marana Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer and Northwest Fire District Deputy Chief Brian Keeley to reminisce about fond moments with the late Mayor Ed Honea.
Family, friends, and the community are invited to honor the life and legacy of Mayor Ed Honea by celebrating his contributions and dedication to our community:
Date: December 21, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Location: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex located at 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.
Reception to follow for family, close friends, and dignitaries.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Police Chief Jeff Pridgett to talk about his first year as chief, the department's recent accomplishments, and the ways they are responding to (and preventing) crime in the community.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Executive Director Carlos Valles to get a pulse on the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center as it approaches its one-year anniversary.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett, Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe, and Communications Manager Vic Hathaway to discuss the latest designations and awards received by the Town of Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer and Chief Code Enforcement & Animal Control Officer Lori Sheppard to talk about code enforcement, animal control, broken windows, election signs, and more.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Human Resources Director Curry Hale and Deputy Director Jennifer Lindblom to talk about the benefits of working for the Town of Marana.
Interested in a career in public service? Click here to learn more about employment opportunities: https://www.maranaaz.gov/careers
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Traffic Manager Diahn Swartz to discuss the Transportation Master Plan, future roadway projects, and the major challenges of expanding the interchanges.
There is still time for you to provide comments on the Transportation Master Plan before the Town of Marana Council review! Click here to review the plan and submit your feedback by August 16: https://www.maranaaz.gov/transportation-master-plan
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Magistrate Laine McDonald to talk about the Marana Municipal Court.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Clerk / Assistant Town Attorney David Udall to talk about the election process.
Terry Rozema is once again on the hot seat as Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz asks him the following questions:
When will the Town rebuild the Marana Rock Disc Golf Course? Is there a future for a large soccer complex? Are there plans to expand the Tortolita Preserve? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett and Recreation Superintendent Bob Stinson to discuss the future of park amenities.
Can the Town undo or change a zoning to prevent more apartments? What establishes the height and design of apartments? What can residents do to be proactive about future developments? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell and Town Attorney Jane Fairall to answer resident questions about apartments in Marana.
Can the Town control what businesses go into the Fry's development? How is the Town working with partners to encourage more sit-down restaurants? What do more apartments mean for the community? What does the future hold for Downtown Marana? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer these questions and more in our third edition of "What's going UP in Marana?"
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Unified School District Superintendent Dan Streeter to talk about the need for new schools as Marana continues to grow.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Jeff Pridgett and Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to answer hard-hitting questions about the Ina Road and Thornydale Road area, including traffic congestion and public safety.
In honor of our 50th episode, Real Talk with the Town is coming to you in VIDEO format!
Join Town Manager Terry Rozema as he sits down with Cultural Specialist Jill McCleary to talk about the importance of history and the ways the Town is currently working to preserve its heritage. STICK AROUND UNTIL THE END to view the special “Home is Here” video that debuted at the 2024 State of the Town Luncheon.
Ways to watch the full video experience:
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Economic Development Director Curt Woody and Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe to talk about the importance of tourism for the Marana community. Help us develop a Tourism Master Plan, a ten-year roadmap to make tourism a sustainable part of our economy while preserving what we love best about Marana. Fill out the survey.
Town Manager and Host Terry Rozema is once again on the hot seat as Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz asks him the following questions:
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Executive Director Carlos Valles and Program Manager Sofia Castro to talk about what’s new at the Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with new Police Chief Jeffrey Pridgett to talk about his childhood in Marana, what it's like to be the first home-grown Chief in the department, and his plans for the future.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Water Director Jing Luo and Water Resources Administrator Asia Philbin to discuss how the Town of Marana is securing our future water.
Learn more about the Assured Water Supply Program at the Arizona Department of Water Resources: https://www.azwater.gov/aaws/aaws-overview
Are you interested in learning more about the Marana Water Department and the ways you can help conserve water? Join the Citizen's Water Academy. Click here to apply: https://marana.seamlessdocs.com/f/WaterAcademy
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss improvements for Tangerine Road, including the Tangerine Road Widening, Phase IIA, and the Tangerine Road/Interstate-10 traffic interchange.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall and CIP Engineering Division Manager Heidi Lasham to discuss the agreement and permitting process for Ting Internet and similar companies who wish to install internet fiber throughout the community.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Police Officer Brian Neuman to discuss the ways MPD addresses traffic safety and road rage, as well as a motorcycle-related "lane filtering" law.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to answer questions leading up to the Cortaro Interchange public meetings held on Nov 6 and 8.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Attend any of the three upcoming public meetings to learn more and provide feedback:
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 1:
Monday, November 6 at 1 PM Highlands at Dove Mountain 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 2:
Monday, November 6 at 6 PM Marana Police Community Room 11555 W. Civic Center Drive
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 3:
Wednesday, November 8 at 6 PM Leman Academy 7720 N Silverbell Rd
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel and CIP Engineering Division Manager Heidi Lasham to talk about the proposed Cortaro Interchange Project. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Attend any of the three upcoming public meetings to learn more and provide feedback:
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 1:
Monday, November 6 at 1 PM Highlands at Dove Mountain 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 2:
Monday, November 6 at 6 PM Marana Police Community Room 11555 W. Civic Center Drive
PUBLIC MEETING OPTION 3:
Wednesday, November 8 at 6 PM Leman Academy 7720 N Silverbell Rd
Will Amazon ever open? How is the Town Manager selected? Will we get another Costco? Why doesn’t Marana use red-light cameras? Town Manager Terry Rozema answers these not-so-rapid-fire questions and more with Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Ed Honea and Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about zip code confusion in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett and Communications Manager Vic Hathaway to talk about the latest awards won by Town staff, including:
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to revisit the latest development projects in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Pima Association of Governments Executive Director Farhad Moghimi to discuss the impact of the Regional Transportation (RTA) on Marana, including the improvements of major road corridors.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about Community Facilities Districts and how they impact certain neighborhoods throughout Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel and Public Works Project Manager Mac Murray to discuss pavement preservation and the quality of roads in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Recreation Supervisor Kevin Goodrich and City of Tucson Wellness Manager Samuel Torres to talk about Drowning Impact Awareness Month, how residents can respond to a drowning emergency, and what it's like to be a Marana lifeguard.
Resources:
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer to talk about code enforcement and Marana Animal Services.
Resources:
Two weeks ago, the Marana Restaurant Task Force asked residents what restaurants they wanted to see in the community. Since then, we’ve heard from over 1,300 people, with a focus on bringing more local restaurants as a popular request. Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Union Hospitality Group Owner Grant Krueger to better understand what it takes to open a local restaurant, the challenges local owners face in the current market, and to provide recommendations that the Town of Marana can pursue to encourage local restaurants.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Technology Services Director Ricardo Carlos and Economic Development Director Curt Woody to talk about the future of high-speed fiber connections in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Southcentral District Engineer Rod Lane to discuss the I-10 Interchange project that is currently impacting the Orange Grove Road, Thornydale Road, and the Ina Road areas.
Happy Independence Day! Learn more about the Town of Marana Star-Spangled Spectacular event scheduled for today, July 4, from 5-9:30 PM at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, then check back again tomorrow for a new Real Talk with the Town episode.
For more information on Star-Spangled Spectacular, visit: https://www.maranaaz.gov/town-calendar/2023/7/4/star-spangled-spectacular
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Reuben Nunez to talk about Marana Police Department's approach to traffic stops and whether the Town has a speeding problem.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Amanda Wiggins and Town of Marana Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe to discuss how the Town and the Chamber are working together to attract more sit-down restaurants, including the Restaurant Task Force.
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Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the number of storage facilities in Marana and whether or not the Town of Marana can do anything about it.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer questions about annexation.
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Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy to talk about north Marana's shared-use path connection to the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, the future of pickleball, and what residents can expect from future park amenities.
Additional information:
For more programs and events, visit MaranaAZ.gov/recreation
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with community partner Marana Unified School District (MUSD) Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter to talk about the future of MUSD and how they are preparing students for their careers post-graduation.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy to talk about the upcoming Marana Community & Aquatic Center, scheduled for groundbreaking this year. Follow the project by visiting https://www.maranaaz.gov/community-center
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Airport Superintendent Galen Beem to talk about the history of the Marana Regional Airport, its economic impacts, plans for the future, and what residents can do to address noise.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Clerk/Assistant Town Attorney David Udall to talk about the special events permit process and the impact the LIV Golf tournament had on the community.
It's the first LIVE-recorded episode of Real Talk with the Town, held at the Marana Chamber of Commerce's "Marana Insights" event! Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with local business owners Kristi Barnett of HOTWORX-Tucson and Javier Avalos of Spectrum Ina Road Auto Collision to learn the truth about what it's like to own a business in Marana.
Appearances:
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss traffic improvements in Dove Mountain.
Additional Resources:
Fill out the Transportation Master Plan Survey (closes end of April 2023)
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to address the ways the Town plans to improve traffic in North Marana.
Additional resources:
Fill out the Transportation Master Plan Survey
View a map of the Downtown Road Realignment
View the presentation given to Mayor and Council on March, 2023
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Deputy Director Jennifer Flood to talk about the natural environment, wildlife connectivity, and the importance of balanced development.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Mayor Ed Honea to talk about the upcoming Marana Founders' Day and the history of the community.
What’s getting built on that street corner? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the latest development projects in the community. For more information, visit the Current & Proposed Projects webpage and the latest projects presentation.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Water Director Dr. Jing Luo and Tucson Water Director John Kmiec to discuss the future of water in Marana. If you are a Marana Water customer and are passionate about water and water conservation, please contact us at 520-382-2570.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Reuben Nunez to answer questions about the homeless population.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Northwest Fire District Chief Brad Bradley and Golder Ranch Fire District Chief Randy Karrer to talk about fire services in Marana, partnerships, recruitment challenges, and the importance of leadership.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Economic Development & Tourism Director Curt Woody to talk about the future of Downtown Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Reuben Nunez to talk about the rise of crime in Marana, including whether or not apartments have an impact on crime statistics.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall to discuss the latest Supreme Court ruling for Southern Arizona Home Builders Association versus Town of Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the nationwide housing problem and the future of diverse and affordable housing in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to talk about the future of the Tangerine Road improvement project.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the history and development of the Amazon Distribution Center located at the Silverbell Road and Ina Road intersection and its impacts on the neighboring residents.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to talk about the current conditions of Cortaro Interchange and the path toward improvement.
Big news! Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Economic Development & Tourism Director Curt Woody to talk about the future of a grocery store in north Marana.
Meet Town Manager Terry Rozema and learn about the Town of Marana's mission, vision, and values.
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