Municipal campaigns are hard work. In 2024, Cicely Rocha-Miller missed the Chandler runoff election by only 242 votes. This razor-thin margin proves a fundamental truth: your vote matters. While national campaigns dominate our screens with partisan battles, municipal decisions determine our daily lives.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Chandler City Council candidate Cicely Rocha-Miller, we discuss the reality of local public service. We explore the rapid growth of East Valley neighborhoods, the administrative red tape that can choke small businesses, and the crisis of public educators who must work weekend side jobs to survive.

Local representation is our shield. When we ignore our backyards, corporate interests and partisan polarization fill the void.

Check us out on Substack: https://aroundthedistricts.substack.com/p/cicely-rocha-miller-part1

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