While the Town of Oro Valley will retain all current council members until at least June of next year, the Town of Marana will have a busy election season come March, when four incumbents and two challengers will compete to earn a seat on council. 

On Tuesday, May 17, Marana residents will be voting on the General Plan, and a proposal to renew the town's Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc. franchise agreement.

The Marana Chamber of Commerce has elected its board of directors for the 2008-09 fiscal year.

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Races are developing for elected positions in the Town of Marana.

Marana voters have until May 21 to decide whether or not they will support a solo ballot measure relating to the town’s home rule option.

With the Marana election less than a week away, Town officials estimate they have only recieved about 20 percent of the ballots back.

With unanimous approval from its town council Aug. 9, the Town of Marana is preparing to eliminate physical polling locations and instead transition to mail ballot elections.

The Town of Marana is fortunate to have residents and business owners who care about the community. We can always find people who want to volunteer to improve the quality of life we all enjoy here.

Marana will hold its first all-ballot-by-mail election beginning with the March 12 primary. The Pima County Recorder’s Office will send ballots by first-class mail to all registered voters beginning Feb. 14. Signatures on all returned ballots are verified by the County Recorder’s staff, which has at least 10 years of experience with verification and is trained by a forensic document examiner every two years.

Races are taking final shape for Town of Marana elections this spring.

Nov. 10, 2004 - Marana's town clerk began distributing nomination papers Nov. 8 to those interested in running for a seat on the council; but if Marana residents follow the trend set in the last two elections few - if any - will challenge the four incumbents up for re-election.

May 11, 2005 - Marana Town Clerk Jocelyn Bronson is urging Marana citizens to vote May 17 on a single, but very critical, question regarding the town's ability to spend revenue.

For the past 25 years, businesses throughout the region have had a reliable ally in the Marana Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber serves as the voice of business and assists in the development of economic growth and quality of life in our community.

During the annual State of the Town Address on April 26, Marana Mayor Ed Honea said Marana will continue to stay true to its core mission, which is devoted to strong public infrastructure, public safety and public services.

A political action committee, PAC for a Better Marana, has been organized and registered with both the town of Marana and Pima County.

Marana residents interested in running for Town Council next year are invited to a candidate orientation Oct. 30 from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers (11555 W. Civic Center Dr.).

Marana Town Council incumbents Jon Post and Carol McGorray have retained seats on the town council, according to unofficial tallies of Tuesday’s municipal election.

As the Town of Marana and Pima County continue to battle for possession of the Marana Wastewater Reclamation Facility, a recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals has the county optimistic about the potential outcome.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office could decide to investigate Marana Councilman Russell Clanagan’s dealings with area businesses and the Continental Ranch Community Association.

After a long battle with Pima County, the Town of Marana officially took over control of the wastewater treatment plant at midnight on Jan. 2.

The second of three forums for candidates running in Marana’s mayoral race and for two seats on the Marana Town Council is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd.

Marana town council members soon will make more money, after voting unanimously June 17 to increase the salaries for the mayor, vice mayor and five council members.

A primary election contest for two seats on the Marana Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8.

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