Chandler's Galeveston neighborhood earns national honor
The Galveston neighborhood of Chandler recently earned a national distinction. The neighborhood is one of five finalists in the 2024 Neighborhoods USA social revitalization and Beautification category. Area leaders and residents were recognized at a Chandler City Council meeting in September.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
The Galveston neighborhood of Chandler recently earned a national distinction.
The neighborhood is one of five finalists in the 2024 Neighborhoods USA social revitalization and beautification category.
Area leaders and residents were recognized at a Chandler City Council meeting in September by Mayor Kevin Hartke, Vice Mayor O.D. Harris and city staff.
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Chandler's Galeveston neighborhood earns national honor
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
The Galveston neighborhood of Chandler recently earned a national distinction. The neighborhood is one of five finalists in the 2024 Neighborhoods USA social revitalization and Beautification category. Area leaders and residents were recognized at a Chandler City Council meeting in September.
The Galveston neighborhood of Chandler recently earned a national distinction.
The neighborhood is one of five finalists in the 2024 Neighborhoods USA social revitalization and beautification category.
Area leaders and residents were recognized at a Chandler City Council meeting in September by Mayor Kevin Hartke, Vice Mayor O.D. Harris and city staff.
First place in the category went to the Lake Como (Texas) Neighborhood Association’s Juneteenth celebration. Three Southern California association efforts took second and third place and the other finalist honor.
Priscilla Quintana, a Chandler native and the city’s neighborhood preservation programs manager, introduced the group, led by Galveston Elementary School Principal Tony Alcala and others who are the face of Galveston revitalization.
Quintana said collaboration efforts in the neighborhood have fostered a more unified and empowered community, and that’s led to more ongoing beautification and construction projects.
“Previously struggling with crime and deterioration, the neighborhood has transformed,” Quintana said. “Residents, city staff and local stakeholders have worked together to restore pride, safety and cleanliness.”
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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