Real Talk with the Town of Marana

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall and Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the future of data centers in Marana. Learn more about data centers and the upcoming public meetings at www.MaranaAZ.gov/data-centers

Parks & Recreation Director Wayne Barnett sits down with host Town Manager Terry Rozema to talk about the new Move Marana app and the exciting fitness challenge to help bring in the new year. Move Marana is available for free in your app store.

A data center project will be presented before Marana Town Council on January 6, 2026. Town Manager Terry Rozema, Town Attorney Jane Fairall, and Development Services Director Jason Angell sit down to answer commonly-asked questions by the residents. This episode is a must-listen ahead of the January 6 meeting!Learn more about data centers in Marana and the Luckett Road North & South project by visiting https://www.MaranaAZ.gov/data-centers Please note the following corrections on the information provided in this episode:The Town could see approximately $15 million dollars per year in tax revenues directly to the Town at completion of the first phase of the project (not at full build-out, as originally reported).Each parcel is served by a different electric utility provider, Tucson Electric Power and Trico Electric Cooperative. Together, the estimated electrical demand ranges between 550 and 750 megawatts for each site (not total, as originally reported). For phase 1 (not total, as originally reported), approximately 4,500 temporary construction jobs will be created, and then a smaller number of permanent, high-skilled operational jobs once the facility is active, approximately 400 jobs

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana High School Principal Caitlyn Kauffman to talk about their athletic, music, and dance programs.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Fire Marshal Kyle Canty and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Josh Zent to talk about the ways Northwest Fire District prevents disasters.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Water Director Heidi Lasham to discuss the proposed water rates increase. Members of the community who would like to learn more are encouraged to attend one of two public meetings.Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5–6 p.m.Marana Police Community Room, Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5–6 p.m.Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, Tucson, AZ 85743Learn more.

Last week, a stray bullet from a nearby gun range struck the monkey bars at Gladden Farms Community Park. In this episode, Communications Manager Vic Hathaway joins Town Manager Terry Rozema to discuss what happened, address safety concerns, and explain what’s being done to prevent it from happening again.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer questions about apartments, Dove Mountain Retail Center, the future downtown project, medical facilities, and Pinal Airpark.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy and Deputy Director Wayne Barnett to discuss summer success at the MARC, upcoming running and biking events, progress on the new disc golf course, and the future of the department as Jim prepares for retirement.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter to discuss the latest news, shared initiatives, and the future of the district.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Jon Post to answer questions about Marana's rapid growth.

What happens during a major storm? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Superintendent Daniel Silva and Supervisor Adrian Rojel to discuss monsoon storm preparation and response.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe and Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz to discuss the latest designation of Marana as a top three place to live in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report.Additional resources: Release: Marana ranks #3 on list of Best Places to Live in ArizonaDiscover MaranaDine & Discover Marana 2025

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss the backups on Interstate-10 at Tangerine Interchange, the plans for improvements, and the Town's relationships with Arizona Department of Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad.Resources:Contact Arizona Department of Transportation.Contact the Union Pacific Railroad.View the Town of Marana Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about all the latest development projects in Marana.Follow along! Review projects on the Development Projects & Activities Dashboard.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Jon Post to recap the 2025 State of the Town event, the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (open May 3!), the future Downtown Marana project, and more.Watch the full Marana State of the Town address presentation here: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Newsroom-Entries/2025/Maranas-State-of-the-Town-2025-Blazing-Trails-Building-LegacyLearn more about the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center at www.MaranaAZ.gov/Marc

You won’t want to miss this! Check out this very special VIDEO podcast that takes viewers on a tour of the new Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center (the MARC) with Town Manager Terry Rozema, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett, and Parks & Recreation Superintendent Brandon Laue. The video version of this podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. YOU'RE INVITED: Don't miss the grand opening of the MARC on May 3, 2025! LEARN MORE about the facility, programs, and memberships. 

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall and Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy to discuss whether the Town of Marana is capable of taking over the maintenance of HOA-run parks.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Regional Airport Superintendent Galen Beem and Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to talk about the events that took place at the airport on February 19, 2025, and the status of building a future control tower.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Cultural Heritage Specialist Jill McCleary to talk about the 100-year anniversary of the name "Marana" and what it REALLY means.