Real Talk with the Town of 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?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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: Spotify YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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: "With the number of new businesses and restaurants moving into the Marana Main Street / Sandario Road area, when can we expect Sandario to be expanded?" "Why are there so many entering/leaving Marana Town Limits signs?" "There is a large exposure of trash along the freeway. What is the Town's plan for picking up the debris today and maintaining the roadways in the future?" "When is Marana going to start a year-round Pickleball League so we don't have to go to other cities to play?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Ed Honea and Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about zip code confusion in Marana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada (GFOA) Project of the Year under $5M – Twin Peaks & Sandario Roundabout – Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association Small Treatment Plant – System of the Year – AZWater Association Small Sanitary Sewer – System of the Year – AZWater Association Outstanding Partnership Award – Loop Pathway Improvement Project – Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Cultural Program – Marana Star-Spangled Spectacular – Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Active Adult Program – Senior Program’s Crafting for a Cause – Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Park Professional – Kim Warner – Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Savvy Award for Public Service Announcement – “Are You #SplashSavvy?” – City-County Communications & Marketing Association Silver Circle for Digital Interactive – Other media/podcast – “Real Talk with the Town” – City-County Communications & Marketing Association Award of Excellence for Marketing and Tools – New brand/logo – “Marana Regional Airport rebrand” – City-County Communications & Marketing Association --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to revisit the latest development projects in Marana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message