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Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with the Public Works Streets Crew to talk about an inspiring volunteer opportunity they did to help Marana Unified School District.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis and Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about the Town budget and projections for the future.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Water Deputy Director Mike Osborne and Water Resources Administrator Jerry Huerstel to talk about the recent Colorado River water cuts, and what that means for Marana.

Town Manager Terry Rozema and Interim Development Services Director Brett Wittenberg sit down to answer the community's burning questions about growth in Marana.

A must listen for Marana residents who love the great outdoors! Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Wayne Barnett and Recreation Supervisor Jason Grodman to talk about the upcoming disc golf course, natural resources programming, and more.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Project Manager Alexandra Chavez and Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss the next year of construction at the Tangerine Interchange.

Learn more about The Great Tangerine Squeeze at www.MaranaAZ.gov/squeeze

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer and Police Chief Jeffrey Pridgett in this latest podcast episode to talk about initiatives that address cleanliness and safety in Marana.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to to discuss the I-10 interchanges at Cortaro, Tangerine, Moore, and Marana roads.

Additional resources:

Click here to learn more about RTA NEXT. 

Click here to view the Marana Transportation Master Plan

Parks & Recreation Director Wayne Barnett sits down with host Town Manager Terry Rozema to talk about the new Move Marana app and the exciting fitness challenge to help bring in the new year.

Move Marana is available for free in your app store.

A data center project will be presented before Marana Town Council on January 6, 2026. Town Manager Terry Rozema, Town Attorney Jane Fairall, and Development Services Director Jason Angell sit down to answer commonly-asked questions by the residents. This episode is a must-listen ahead of the January 6 meeting!

Learn more about data centers in Marana and the Luckett Road North & South project by visiting https://www.MaranaAZ.gov/data-centers

Please note the following corrections on the information provided in this episode:

• The Town could see approximately $15 million dollars per year in tax revenues directly to the Town at completion of the first phase of the project (not at full build-out, as originally reported).
• Each parcel is served by a different electric utility provider, Tucson Electric Power and Trico Electric Cooperative. Together, the estimated electrical demand ranges between 550 and 750 megawatts for each site (not total, as originally reported). 
• For phase 1 (not total, as originally reported), approximately 4,500 temporary construction jobs will be created, and then a smaller number of permanent, high-skilled operational jobs once the facility is active, approximately 400 jobs

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana High School Principal Caitlyn Kauffman to talk about their athletic, music, and dance programs.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Fire Marshal Kyle Canty and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Josh Zent to talk about the ways Northwest Fire District prevents disasters.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Water Director Heidi Lasham to discuss the proposed water rates increase. Members of the community who would like to learn more are encouraged to attend one of two public meetings.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5–6 p.m.
Marana Police Community Room, Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5–6 p.m.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, Tucson, AZ 85743

Learn more.

Last week, a stray bullet from a nearby gun range struck the monkey bars at Gladden Farms Community Park. In this episode, Communications Manager Vic Hathaway joins Town Manager Terry Rozema to discuss what happened, address safety concerns, and explain what’s being done to prevent it from happening again.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer questions about apartments, Dove Mountain Retail Center, the future downtown project, medical facilities, and Pinal Airpark.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy and Deputy Director Wayne Barnett to discuss summer success at the MARC, upcoming running and biking events, progress on the new disc golf course, and the future of the department as Jim prepares for retirement.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall and Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the future of data centers in Marana. Learn more about data centers and the upcoming public meetings at www.MaranaAZ.gov/data-centers

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter to discuss the latest news, shared initiatives, and the future of the district.

Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Jon Post to answer questions about Marana's rapid growth.

Join Town Manager Terry Rozema as he takes you behind the scenes of the Town of Marana “Get On Track” High School Summer Internship program. To watch the video, check out this episode on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠.

In this special video episode, Terry tours Town facilities to meet the bright young minds shaping Marana’s future. From Engineering to Parks and Recreation, hear directly from interns Reuben Thibault, Elias Jones, Chris Guererro, Alexander Vorontsov, Vyacheslav Vorontsov, Anthony Stanford, Rosalinda Mark, Vincent Brito, Ian Lochridge, Devyn Humbert, Levi Campbell, and Xander Ultsch as they share what they’ve learned, how they’ve grown, and what they’re taking with them into their next chapter.

What happens during a major storm? Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Superintendent Daniel Silva and Supervisor Adrian Rojel to discuss monsoon storm preparation and response.

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 Arizona
• Discover Marana
• Dine & 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-Legacy

Learn 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, 2024
Time: 1 PM
Location: 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?

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.

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.

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?"

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.

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.

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

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.

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:

1. "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?"
2. "Why are there so many entering/leaving Marana Town Limits signs?"
3. "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?"
4. "When is Marana going to start a year-round Pickleball League so we don't have to go to other cities to play?"

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.