Jason Brooks

Chandler, Mesa

Associate Editor at Daily Independent

Editor, Chandler Independent, Arizona, USA. Human rights first -- Monica, the Orioles, Capitals, Lady Lobos second. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

PHOTOS: Downtown Chandler's 1,100 ‘No kings’ protestors

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2 “It’s hard to tell right from wrong when the Right is protecting the wrong.”That was one of the many wordy slogans on signs at the downtown “No kings” protest the morning of June 14 in Chandler along Arizona Avenue. The protest was aligned with nationwide effort to send a message on Flag Day.
Chandler point-in-time total shows work still ahead

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

Region shows 28% one-year spike for unsheltered peopleBy Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2There were 22 more homeless people in Chandler in late January than there were the year prior. Or to view the Maricopa County Association of Governments’ recently released 2025 … You must be a member to read this story.
Chandler Council hears about e-bike trail concerns, solutions

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2Chandler City Manager said nearly all of the 126 calls over the past six months or so for people riding e-bikes along Consolidated Canal trails have been from one person. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Chandler school board puts bond package, override on Nov. 4 ballot

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2There were only a handful of votes cast by the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board at its June 11 meeting, though those votes affected major decisions. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Chandler school board puts bond package, override on Nov. 4 ballot

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2There were only a handful of votes cast by the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board at its June 11 meeting, though those votes affected major decisions. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Chandler Council to OK $1.629B budget — again - Chandler Independent

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

View fullscreen Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks Matt Dunbar speaks at a May budget briefing. Dunbar, Chandler’s budget and policy director, will likely be the person to present the city’s final $1.629 billion budget Thursday, June 12 for final City Council approval. Courtesy of City of Chandler An annual budget vote is set to be part of this week’s City Council meetings. Previous Next Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:18 pm By Jason W. Brooks Mail | X: @JasonWBrooks2 Thursday, June 12...
Chandler Council to OK $1.629B budget — again - Daily Independent

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2Thursday, June 12 marks a major milestone in a Chandler City Council annual process. That’s when council is set to hold a mandatory public hearing on its annual property tax rates, as part … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
CUSD board agenda: Final vote on bond, override elections scheduled

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2By Jason W. Brooks INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA There aren’t many things for the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board to vote on Wednesday, June 11. But the items they’ll vote on … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Chandler wine bar permit greenlighted by board

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

By Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2There wasn’t much on the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission’s June 4 agenda. The board only had one action item of note. That was a recommendation for City Council approval of … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Chandler district school honors alum, NBA Finals star

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Brooks

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS / EDUCATIONBy Jason W. BrooksMail | X: @JasonWBrooks2On the morning of one of the biggest days of his young pro sports career, a former Chandler Unified student-athlete was honored in the most public of ways. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.