Speak Up Chandler: City manager salary, 5-pound chimis, school board

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LETTER: CHANDLER CITY MANAGER WORTHY OF RAISES:

“I’m not really sure that a recommendation from a long time Chandler employee…. Especially THE CONDITION THE CITY IS IN……with day laborers all around downtown loitering, trailer parks without minimum housing standards and all the violent recent crime……seems WOVEN of CHEAP CLOTH. The ending should say thanks cuz. Chandler is in horrible shape and Zoning is BUSINESS FRIENDLY and not RESIDENT FRIENDLY. Government is full of EMPTY SUITS.” — David Agliano via story comment

COLUMN: NEW CHANDLER LAWS ADDRESS TEEN VIOLENCE:

“So instead of carrying some cumbersome brass knuckles around in their pockets, they’ll just carry a knife ... or gun..” — Chef Stone via story comment

NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA SPOT CLOSES IN CHANDLER:

“Maybe it was the hotdog pizza that really ruined their business.” — Daniel LoSchiavo via story comment

CHANDLER RESIDENTS CAN SUBMIT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD EXCELLENCE AWARDS:

“I hope they are keeping the streets clean! People hate nasty dirty streets and side walks!” — Desert Thrills1414 via story comment

VEGAS-TYPE DINNER THEATER RESURFACES IN CHANDLER:

“Place is beautiful inside. Plenty of parking. Good variety of food. Staff is very friendly. You should try it.” — Roy Weatherbee via story comment

EAT A 5-POUND CHIMI AT CHANDLER MACAYO’S FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES:

“That’s disgusting … no one should ever eat that much at once.” — Guest via story comment

SEVEN TO VIE FOR 3 SEATS ON CHANDLER SCHOOL BOARD:

The school board needs to start implementing their ‘’No bullying” policies. They need to stop cell phones in the schools. The teachers and administration need to step up to the plate and do their jobs.” — linda8532 via story comment