Chandler Chamber of Commerce Q&A

Jane Poston for Chandler

Chandler Chamber of Commerce Questions

March 23, 2026

What motivated you to run for Chandler City Council, and what core priorities will guide your service if elected?

I believe that the City Council is a continuation of community service that has always been part of my life -much of which was in Chandler, including: six years on the Chamber Board, and a term as Board Chair, Committee Chair of Women in Leadership, Chandler Education Foundation board chair, along with service to many Chandler nonprofits. I want Chandler to be a place our kids can continue to thrive –with strong jobs, great housing, safety at all levels and a quality of life that can’t be beat. I’m running again because I believe I can be instrumental in helping Chandler move forward as our city is at a pivotal point in its growth. I strongly believe and have been advocating for our City government to think differently when it comes to recruiting and retaining businesses as they reduce their footprint and have a growing demand for skilled labor. Additionally, I am working to ensure the city has a strategy around, and staff with the expertise to manage the very different demands of redeveloping projects, rather than simply building new. As a council member, I’ve voted to remove obstacles in our code and continue to push to streamline development services.I don’t want businesses to think ‘built out’ means closed for business.Finally, the investment in infrastructure is critical as Chandler ages. Reliable, accessible infrastructure is not only a sign of fiscal responsibility, it protects business and community assets.

If elected, how would your leadership and decision making reflect the values and priorities of the Chandler Chamber and the broader business community?

I believe my decision making and leadership is very much in line with the values of the Chandler Chamber and the business community. Not only am I a small business owner, active in the Chamber, and a sponsor of Women in Leadership, I personally believe that Chandler’s superpower is the collaboration of city government, the business community, educational institutions and nonprofits. As a Council member I have strongly advocated for the City to work collaboratively with the Chamber as it represents the voice of the business community. Some examples include inviting President/CEO Terri Kimble to share the state of the business community on my Council show, partnering with the Chamber on hosting a business round table, and attending multiple business round tables (BR&E/Workforce Development) as a City Council representative to be a resource to Chandler businesses. I most recently supported the Chamber and City partnership in educating nonprofits, and have begun work to implement an ethics policy –a position the Chamber’s How We Stand document has called for over the last seven years. During my current term, I have worked hard to keep the lines of communication open to ensure the Chamber has a voice on critical issues, and I have appreciated in return being able to rely on the Chamber for its input and outreach to the business community. It’s a true partnership that, if elected, I will continue to grow.

How do you believe a Chamber endorsement would support your campaign, and how would you use that support to engage with the business community?

The Chamber's endorsement would signal to the business community that our vision and values are in alignment. My company has been an active Chamber member for more than a decade, and I have dedicated my time personally and as a Council member because I believe that the work the Chamber does is incredibly valuable. The Chamber is a community leader and its opinions carry weight.On a practical side, I would plan to share that endorsement widely through social media and signage and hope to have opportunities to engage with members of the business community who are interested in city issues and my campaign.Thank you for your consideration.

Check out the 2026 Chandler City Council Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29_jxSmfvmA