Directly from the Source

City of Chandler

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.

Episodes

  1. 07/19/2023

    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
  2. Episode 5: Why has Chandler Reserved Land for Employment Uses?

    03/09/2023

    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 Administrator Kevin Mayo discuss how planning and development of Chandler’s employment areas has influenced community growth and job creation.

    28 min

  3. 10/17/2022

    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 discuss the current state of homelessness and the ways it’s being addressed in Chandler.

    32 min

  4. 09/12/2022

    Episode 3: Taking Flight at Chandler Municipal Airport

    The Chandler Municipal Airport is among the nation’s busiest general aviation airports in the country. Listen to Episode 3 of Directly from the Source, a Chandler podcast, as host Matt Burdick and Airport Manager Ryan Reeves discuss what’s involved with managing the airport, its role in the nation’s aviation system and future development plans.

    28 min

  5. 09/12/2022

    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 discuss this important project and efforts to deliver fire and emergency medical services in Chandler.

    35 min

  6. 09/12/2022

    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 response to Colorado River shortages. water supplies and conservation programs.

    21 min
  • 6 Episodes

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    City of Chandler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Directly from the Source