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The Tempe
Chamber of Commerce has announced it is
endorsing incumbents Ben Arredondo and
Len Copple, along with newcomer Shana
Ellis, in the Tempe City Council
election, citing their record of
commitment to local business interests.
“Tempeans
are extremely fortunate to have such a
qualified field of candidates for city
council,” said Tempe Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO Mary Ann Miller.
The
chamber’s Good Government Committee
interviewed all five candidates and then
forwarded its recommendation to the
chamber executive committee and board,
whose members ultimately voted their
endorsements.
The
committee quizzed the candidates on
issues of concern to the Tempe business
community, including business retention,
the use of incentives and downtown
Tempe.
Here are
the reasons listed by the chamber for
its endorsements:
Arredondo
is a long-serving community member and
is currently serving his third term as a
Tempe city councilmember. He is a high
school teacher and has served on many
Tempe boards and committees over the
years. He is a friend of business,
voting in favor of revising the sign
ordinance, rehabilitation code and light
rail signage.
Having
served eight years on the Tempe City
Council, Copple has proven to be
a friend of Tempe businesses. He
understands the challenges that face
Tempe businesses, especially with the
potential disruption caused by the light
rail construction. He is also a proven
friend of business voting in favor of
reforming the sign ordinance and
rehabilitation code. Tempe residents and
businesses would be wise to reelect
Copple to a third term on the Council.
Ellis
is a longtime Tempe community resident
and is assistant director of the Tempe
Community Council. She has a good
knowledge of the issues affecting Tempe
businesses and is keen to work to
actively retain existing businesses in
Tempe and attract new business to locate
in the city. |
