By Jason W. Brooks
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The Chandler City Council recognized its most recent Innovation Fair winners at its April 21 study session. A team from Bologna Elementary School won a $500 prize for its work in underwater robotics and real-world ocean solutions.

A team from Weinberg Gifted Academy won a $500 prize for its projects at the fair.

There were also fair honorees from Basha, Casteel and Hamilton high schools.

Mayor Kevin Hartke, who, along with Council member Angel Encinas, took photos with the winners who were at the study session, said the fair is “hands down” one of his favorite events of each year.

The 14th annual event was held in February. Sponsors of the fair were mentioned at the study session as well.

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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.

Community: He supports animal shelters.