Don't forget about the City Council election debate tonight between Jeff Weninger, Trinity Donovan, and Becky Jackson:
The forum will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Downtown Chandler Library, 22 S. Delaware St., in the City Council Chambers, second floor. “As we've seen in recent weeks, the city's leadership has a profound impact on all of us. We hope this forum will help residents when casting that important vote in May,” said Brian Johnson, editor of the Connection. (more…)
From AZCentral.com:
Chandler is poised to add 117 employees, build new parks and widen roads without any increases in taxes or fees, according to a preliminary budget released Tuesday. (snip)
In keeping with Chandler's traditionally frugal financial policies, the budget includes a $101 million "rainy day fund" and a policy not to spend growth-related revenues for ongoing expenses. (snip)
Some of biggest proposed spending increases are for public works and public safety. Roads, water and sewer systems are among the beneficiaries of the $167 million public-works budget, up 35 percent from last year. The $109 million public-safety budget is 30 percent higher than last year's.
AZCentral.com has this story today:
In February, The Republic's Wednesday's Child column featured Francisco, an ever-smiling, caring teenager who had no problem explaining what makes him happy.
Sadly, he still awaits a loving adoptive family that can give him the permanence and support he needs in his teenage years and beyond. (snip)
Be sure to watch Francisco's Wednesday's Child segment on Channel 12 at 5 and 11 a.m. today.
The Amazing Mrs. Jake and I adopted our first child 6 years ago, and our daughter has changed our lives in every way. When we first discussed adoption, I was hesitant because I had those doubts that most people probably do: Can I love an adopted child the same as one born to us?
The answer is, of course, YES. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Jake was pregnant, and we had another daughter the following year. I can say unreservedly there is NO DIFFERENCE. We love both our children equally. They have very different personalities, but they BOTH have aspects of my wife's and my personalities.
If you've ever thought about adoption, or even if you haven't, tune in to Channel 12 today. This boy needs a home and a family.
