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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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!
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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

Town Manager Terry RozemaTerry 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.

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