Real Talk with the Town of Marana

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.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Northwest Fire District Chief Brad Bradley and Marana Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to talk about the chances of a wildfire impacting the Dove Mountain neighborhood, what happens in the event of an evacuation, and the factors impacting building a second entrance. Learn more about Northwest Fire District at https://nwfdaz.gov/. They can also be reached at 520-887-1010.

There's something BIG coming to Marana! Town Manager Terry Rozema is in the hot seat this week as Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz asks the burning questions about what residents can expect to see in the future Downtown Marana. For more information, visit MaranaAZ.gov/Downtown

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town of Marana Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer and Northwest Fire District Deputy Chief Brian Keeley to reminisce about fond moments with the late Mayor Ed Honea. Family, friends, and the community are invited to honor the life and legacy of Mayor Ed Honea by celebrating his contributions and dedication to our community: Date: December 21, 2024Time: 1 PMLocation: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex located at 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.  Reception to follow for family, close friends, and dignitaries.  Click for event information.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Police Chief Jeff Pridgett to talk about his first year as chief, the department's recent accomplishments, and the ways they are responding to (and preventing) crime in the community.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Executive Director Carlos Valles to get a pulse on the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center as it approaches its one-year anniversary.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett, Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe, and Communications Manager Vic Hathaway to discuss the latest designations and awards received by the Town of Marana.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer and Chief Code Enforcement & Animal Control Officer Lori Sheppard to talk about code enforcement, animal control, broken windows, election signs, and more.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Human Resources Director Curry Hale and Deputy Director Jennifer Lindblom to talk about the benefits of working for the Town of Marana. Interested in a career in public service? Click here to learn more about employment opportunities: https://www.maranaaz.gov/careers

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Traffic Manager Diahn Swartz to discuss the Transportation Master Plan, future roadway projects, and the major challenges of expanding the interchanges. There is still time for you to provide comments on the Transportation Master Plan before the Town of Marana Council review! Click here to review the plan and submit your feedback by August 16: https://www.maranaaz.gov/transportation-master-plan

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Magistrate Laine McDonald to talk about the Marana Municipal Court.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Clerk / Assistant Town Attorney David Udall to talk about the election process.

Terry Rozema is once again on the hot seat as Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz asks him the following questions: Will Moore Road near Gladden Farms ever be widened, and will there be sound barriers? When will Postvale Road be repaved? Will there be a traffic light at the intersection of Silverbell Road and Benet Drive? When will Marana get a new post office? When will Twin Peaks Road by Saguaro Bloom be widened? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

When will the Town rebuild the Marana Rock Disc Golf Course? Is there a future for a large soccer complex? Are there plans to expand the Tortolita Preserve? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett and Recreation Superintendent Bob Stinson to discuss the future of park amenities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Can the Town undo or change a zoning to prevent more apartments? What establishes the height and design of apartments? What can residents do to be proactive about future developments? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell and Town Attorney Jane Fairall to answer resident questions about apartments in Marana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

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

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel and Public Works Project Manager Mac Murray to discuss pavement preservation and the quality of roads in Marana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Recreation Supervisor Kevin Goodrich and City of Tucson Wellness Manager Samuel Torres to talk about Drowning Impact Awareness Month, how residents can respond to a drowning emergency, and what it's like to be a Marana lifeguard. Resources: Learn about Marana aquatics, including swim lessons, lifeguard training, splash pads, pool hours, events, and more: https://www.maranaaz.gov/aquatics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer to talk about code enforcement and Marana Animal Services. Resources: To contact Code Enforcement for an issue, visit the website at https://www.maranaaz.gov/code-enforcement or call 520-382-2520 Learn more about the My Marana App and the Marana Pets App by visiting: https://www.maranaaz.gov/engage-online --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Two weeks ago, the Marana Restaurant Task Force asked residents what restaurants they wanted to see in the community. Since then, we've heard from over 1,300 people, with a focus on bringing more local restaurants as a popular request.  Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Union Hospitality Group Owner Grant Krueger to better understand what it takes to open a local restaurant, the challenges local owners face in the current market, and to provide recommendations that the Town of Marana can pursue to encourage local restaurants. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Technology Services Director Ricardo Carlos and Economic Development Director Curt Woody to talk about the future of high-speed fiber connections in Marana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Southcentral District Engineer Rod Lane to discuss the I-10 Interchange project that is currently impacting the Orange Grove Road, Thornydale Road, and the Ina Road areas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Happy Independence Day! Learn more about the Town of Marana Star-Spangled Spectacular event scheduled for today, July 4, from 5-9:30 PM at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, then check back again tomorrow for a new Real Talk with the Town episode. For more information on Star-Spangled Spectacular, visit: https://www.maranaaz.gov/town-calendar/2023/7/4/star-spangled-spectacular --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Reuben Nunez to talk about Marana Police Department's approach to traffic stops and whether the Town has a speeding problem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Amanda Wiggins and Town of Marana Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe to discuss how the Town and the Chamber are working together to attract more sit-down restaurants, including the Restaurant Task Force. Additional resources: Learn more about the Marana Restaurant Task Force by visiting: https://www.maranaaz.gov/restaurant-task-force Tell us what you want to see in Marana: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7405396/Marana-Restaurant-Task-Force Learn more about the Dine and Discover Marana Local Summer Challenge by visiting: https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/coming-soon-dine-and-discover-marana-a-local-summer-challenge/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townofmarana/message