Real Talk with the Town of Marana

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 reache...

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:  De...

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:...

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 Roa...

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&#...

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 Lunche...

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: "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?" "Ther...

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.

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.