August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Chandler City Council member Jane Poston, left, and Mayor Kevin Hartke flanked Chandler Fire Battalion Chief Blas Minor and aquatics professional Jessica Chamberlain after the mayor read a proclamation.
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August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
Chandler City Council member Jane Poston and Mayor Kevin Hartke flanked Chandler Fire Battalion Chief Blas Minor and aquatics professional Jessica Chamberlain after the mayor read a proclamation at the Chandler City Council's Aug. 12 regular meeting.
Chamberlain said drowning deaths in Maricopa County have increased in 2024, despite widespread water safety education efforts by many.
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August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Chandler City Council member Jane Poston, left, and Mayor Kevin Hartke flanked Chandler Fire Battalion Chief Blas Minor and aquatics professional Jessica Chamberlain after the mayor read a proclamation.
Chandler City Council member Jane Poston and Mayor Kevin Hartke flanked Chandler Fire Battalion Chief Blas Minor and aquatics professional Jessica Chamberlain after the mayor read a proclamation at the Chandler City Council's Aug. 12 regular meeting.
Chamberlain said drowning deaths in Maricopa County have increased in 2024, despite widespread water safety education efforts by many.
Jason W. Brooks News Editor | Chandler Independent
Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.
Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.
Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.
Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.
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