Real Talk with the Town of Marana

Real Talk with the Town of Marana

"A must-listen for all residents of Marana!" This award-winning Town of Marana podcast answers your burning questions about projects, development, and the latest news in the community. Features Town Manager Terry Rozema and staff. This is a free podcast. New episodes are published on Tuesdays. Frequency may vary depending on staff scheduling. To submit a question, visit https://www.maranaaz.gov/realtalk Music from Adobe Stock, Pixabay, and Motion Array.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 45 mins

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 Cente...

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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 M...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 28, 2025 30 mins

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

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December 17, 2024 40 mins

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: ...

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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.

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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.

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October 22, 2024 23 mins

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.

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September 10, 2024 34 mins

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.

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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

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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/transport...

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

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

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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 wi...
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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.

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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.

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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?"

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