I want to thank all of the riders, vendors and sponsors who participated in the inaugural Chandler Century Bike Ride on March 31. We had more than 330 riders participate in the paid events, as well as about 100 residents take part in the Family Bike Ride. It was the largest biking event in our city’s history.

“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.”

Chandler councilmember Kevin Hartke has been named vice chairman of the Continuum of Care Regional Committee on Homelessness for the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), effective July 1.

Trinity Donovan was elected Chandler's vice mayor for the coming year by the City Council on Thursday night.

A reception for incoming members of the Chandler City Council will be 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago Street.

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Kevin Hartke has defeated Donna Wallace in a runoff election for an open Chandler City Council seat.

The Chandler Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (CLASA) in association with the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS), local 7077 has unanimously endorsed the candidacy of Donna Wallace for Chandler City Council.

A sampling of letters to the editor from our readers endorsing Kevin Hartke in the race for Chandler City Council:

A sampling of letters to the editor from our readers endorsing Kevin Hartke in the race for Chandler City Council:

All but one seat was decided in the primary election, leaving Donna Wallace and Kevin Hartke to vie for the final spot on the Council. Most of the current Council members and city staff prefer Hartke for his commitment to Chandler, leadership and ability to bring people together. Wallace is endorsed by past mayors as well as Chandler police and fire. She can be a thorn in the side to the establishment — and that’s why we like her. Wallace is not afraid to ask tough questions and be a skeptic on anything from Council pay raises to the cost of the new Chandler City Hall building. A government agency needs that kind of voice to provide balance.

Both candidates in November's runoff election for a Chandler City Council seat consider experience their biggest asset.

Much of the Chandler City Council’s time in the coming months will be devoted to dealing with the many budget challenges the city faces.

During the campaign for Chandler City Council, an issue has been raised about council salaries.

The two former council members in Chandler's runoff election for the City Council are planning different paths in their quest to regain their old post.

Incumbents Jeff Weninger and Trinity Donovan won re-election to the City Council outright in Tuesday's primary election, while a run-off may be needed for the remaining position.

In my business, I have the privilege to work with many civic leaders and the communities they serve throughout Arizona. Most are extremely passionate about the people affected by the decisions that they make as leaders. Chandler City Council candidate Kevin Hartke has exemplified this by actively serving the people of Chandler for years as a pastor, temporary city council member and board/committee member of numerous community projects and services.  Kevin is a “person helping people.” Since I live about 25 feet from Chandler, I write this to cast my vote for a person who is not running just for a “seat,” but for an opportunity to take his passion and purpose to a deeper level of commitment and effectiveness, to continue to be a person helping the people of Chandler.

Political newcomer Scott Taylor has raised the most money in the Chandler City Council election, even beating out incumbents and a former councilman.

Most of the candidates for Chandler City Council have unleashed a barrage of criticism on two major downtown projects in their quest for office.