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Candidate Q&A with Chandler mayoral hopefuls

The only two candidates who will be on the July 21 ballot for Chandler mayor, Jeff Weninger, left, and Matt Orlando took debate questions April 28. Independent Newsmedia also sent each candidate five questions.

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Both candidates on the ballot for the July 21 Chandler mayoral election — Council member Matt Orlando and former council member and current state Rep. Jeff Weninger — replied to Independent Newsmedia’s questions.

The two longtime city residents are vying to replace term-limited Mayor Kevin Hartke next January.

Here are their responses.

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