A presentation from the bond election committee is expected to be made to council in February, and council has several months to discuss the improvements requested by the committee.
“There is great enthusiasm and participation from the Chandler residents serving on this committee,” said Boyd Dunn, chair of the citizen bond exploratory committee. “They are excited to be part of Chandler’s history and understand the important impact their recommendation could have on our community.”
City Manager Marsha Reed will oversee as the council directs city staff later in the process.
“We’re working with the citizen bond exploratory committee to evaluate community needs and provide the City Council with a bond package recommendation that will not raise the city’s current property tax rate,” Reed said. According to data from the city, minimal bond authorization remains for public safety and the airport, and no bond authorization remains for IT, water or wastewater. Lang said
“The University of Arizona College of Law Master of Legal Studies degree delivered at UA Chandler is a natural expansion of one of the college’s fastest-growing and most vibrant and adaptable degree programs,” said Marc Miller, dean and Ralph W. Bilby Professor of Law, in a news release. “We are excited to bring to Chandler our exceptional faculty and wide range of courses, as well as opportunities for professional development and connection to the large law school and huge University of Arizona Phoenix area alumni base.”
The university s program in Chandler is well-suited for working professionals, according to the news release.