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Directly from the Source

City of Chandler

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Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, brings local government news and stories to you. Tune in with Communications and Public Affairs Department Director, Matthew Burdick, as he talks to industry experts about the complex topics facing the City of Chandler. This podcast will go beyond headlines and hearsay to share insights about Chandler and explore issues impacting our community with the experts addressing them.

Recent Episodes

JUL 19, 2023
Episode 6: What Does It Mean To Be a City?
Not to worry, this episode won’t create flashbacks to high school government class. Listen to Episode 6 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and City Attorney Kelly Schwab and Strategic Initiatives Director Ryan Peters delve into the roles and authorities of a city as well as efforts to represent Chandler’s interests in Arizona.
30 MIN
MAR 9, 2023
Episode 5: Why has Chandler Reserved Land for Employment Uses?
Chandler’s employment areas are home to more than 2,200 businesses and nearly 100,000 jobs. Listen to Episode 5 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and Economic Development Director Micah Miranda and Planning Administrato
28 MIN
OCT 17, 2022
Episode 4: Offering a Hand Up to Address Homelessness
Homelessness is a concern in our community and others in the region. Listen to Episode 4 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and Community Resources Manager Riann Balch and Community Navigator Supervisor Misty Gustafson d
31 MIN
SEP 12, 2022
Episode 2: Answering the Call, Expanding Chandler's Busiest Fire Station
Chandler’s busiest fire station is being rebuilt to improve our emergency response capabilities. Listen to Episode 2 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and Fire Chief Tom Dwiggins and Assistant Fire Chief Keith Hargis di
35 MIN
SEP 12, 2022
Episode 1: What Does a Drought Mean for Chandler?
We live in the desert and water is a precious resource. Listen to Episode 1 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and Simone Kjolsrud, Chandler’s Water Resources Advisor, dive into the City’s drought management plans in res
21 MIN