REAL TALK WITH THE TOWN
The AWARD-WINNING Town of Marana podcast where Town officials and staff
answer your burning questions ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY
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Available on most podcasting platforms. This is a free podcast. New episodes are published on Tuesdays. Frequency may vary depending on staff scheduling.
EPISODES
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.
Town Manager Terry Rozema 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.
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.
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 rapid fire questions.
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.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Water Director Jing Luo and Water Resources Administrator Asia Philbin to discuss how the Town of Marana is securing our future water.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel to discuss improvements for Tangerine Road, including the Tangerine Road Widening, Phase IIA, and the Tangerine Road/Interstate-10 traffic interchange.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Town Attorney Jane Fairall and CIP Engineering Division Manager Heidi Lasham to discuss the agreement and permitting process for Ting Internet and similar companies who wish to install internet fiber throughout the community.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Police Officer Brian Neuman to discuss the ways MPD addresses traffic safety and road rage, as well as a motorcycle-related "lane filtering" law.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to answer questions leading up to the Cortaro Interchange public meetings held on Nov 6 and 8.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel and CIP Engineering Division Manager Heidi Lasham to talk about the proposed Cortaro Interchange Project. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Attend any of the three upcoming public meetings to learn more and provide feedback…
Will Amazon ever open? How is the Town Manager selected? Will we get another Costco? Why doesn’t Marana use red-light cameras? Town Manager Terry Rozema answers these not-so-rapid-fire questions and more with Assistant to the Town Manager Andrea De La Cruz.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Mayor Ed Honea and Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about zip code confusion in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Wayne Barnett and Communications Manager Vic Hathaway to talk about the latest awards won by Town staff.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to revisit the latest development projects in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Pima Association of Governments Executive Director Farhad Moghimi to discuss the impact of the Regional Transportation (RTA) on Marana, including the improvements of major road corridors.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague to talk about Community Facilities Districts and how they impact certain neighborhoods throughout Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Public Works Director Fausto Burruel and Public Works Project Manager Mac Murray to discuss pavement preservation and the quality of roads in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Recreation Supervisor Kevin Goodrich and City of Tucson Wellness Manager Samuel Torres to talk about Drowning Impact Awareness Month, how residents can respond to a drowning emergency, and what it's like to be a Marana lifeguard.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Community & Neighborhood Services Director Lisa Shafer to talk about code enforcement and Marana Animal Services.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Union Hospitality Group Owner Grant Krueger to better understand what it takes to open a local restaurant, the challenges local owners face in the current market, and to provide recommendations that the Town of Marana can pursue to encourage local restaurants.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Technology Services Director Ricardo Carlos and Economic Development Director Curt Woody to talk about the future of high-speed fiber connections in Marana.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Southcentral District Engineer Rod Lane to discuss the I-10 Interchange project that is currently impacting the Orange Grove Road, Thornydale Road, and the Ina Road areas.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Police Chief Reuben Nunez to talk about Marana Police Department's approach to traffic stops and whether the Town has a speeding problem.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Marana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Amanda Wiggins and Town of Marana Tourism & Marketing Manager Stefanie Boe to discuss the ways the Town and the Chamber are working together to attract more sit-down restaurants, including the Restaurant Task Force.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to talk about the number of storage facilities in Marana and whether or not the Town of Marana can do anything about it.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Development Services Director Jason Angell to answer questions about annexation.
Town Manager Terry Rozema sits down with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Conroy to talk about north Marana's shared-use path connection to the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, the future of pickleball, and what residents can expect from future park amenities.
IN THE MEDIA:
“Talk to your town’s government with new podcast” - Marana News
“National awards go to town communications” - Marana News
“Fast-food chains signal growth in Marana” - Marana News
WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING:
Love this!
What a creative way to keep the community informed. Well done! Also great host, quality sound & organized. Overall well planned and executed. Can’t wait to hear more.
Thank you!
I’m enjoying Real Talk with the Town of Marana! This is a nice podcast regarding our town. Terry is a great host! Looking forward to more topics about our town!
A must-listen for all residents of Marana!
Just binge-listened all 5 episodes and loved each one. Very informative and well-spoken guests…Terry does an excellent job hosting this podcast! Keep up the great work and look forward to more episodes!
PART OF THE TEAM
I think it’s incredibly valuable and it fosters connection. I feel like a part of the team, even though I’m just a normal resident.
Great podcast!
Super informative and helpful information! Looking forward to the next episode!
MEET THE HOST
Terry Rozema is a 34-year veteran of the policing profession and has been the Town Manager of Marana for two years. He served nearly 24 years with the Tucson Police Department, finishing his career as an Assistant Chief. In January 2011, Rozema took the helm as the Marana Police Chief with a mission of providing “unparalleled service and unwavering protection and to do so with uncompromised integrity” to the citizens of Marana.
Rozema holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Calvin College. He is also a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police. He has been recognized for his service by way of various commendations and medals, including the Medal of Merit, Chief’s Citation of Excellence, Medal of Service, Distinguished Career Medal, and 2015 Marana Rotary Club Man of the Year. Rozema also received the Erik Hite Foundation First Responder Family of the Year Award in 2016 and the 2020 AZ Police Chief of the Year award.
Rozema is married to his wife, Kathy, and they have five children and three grandchildren.
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.