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Arcadia City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler said he wouldn't want the basketball courts rebuilt because he doesn't like the "type" they attract. The old courts have been demolished already and City Council eventually recommitted to an improvement plan that permanently eliminates Eisenhower Park's basketball courts. Chandler's comments prompted an immediate uproar from residents in attendance. Council member April Verlato said his use of the phrase "the type" could be perceived as racist but doesn't think he meant it that way, but he should apologize. The renovated park will cost nearly $6.3 million, including a baseball diamond and large picnic area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35592
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Verlato, April
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Newspaper Index
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Demonstrators occupy Arcadia City Council meeting and call for resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler. They spoke out against removal of basketball courts from Eisenhower Park. Some called Chandler to resign because of his August 20 remarks that he didn't like the "type" of people the courts attracted. Chandler accused Mayor April Verlato of orchestrating the protests.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35563
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Protests
Verlato, April
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Newspaper Index
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Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler's comments infuriate Arcadia residents. City Council recommitted to an improvement plan at Eisenhower Park that eliminates basketball courts. Chandler said he didn't like the "type" the basketball courts attract. Last Sunday over 100 residents staged a demonstration next to the newly razed Eisenhower Park, objecting to Chandler's contentious comments.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35588
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2019
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2019
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Protests
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Newspaper Index
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Hoop dreams snuffed in Arcadia park contretemps. Larry Wilson, columnist, gives his opinion about Arcadia City Council member Roger Chandler's remarks about basketball attracting a "type" of people to Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35543
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2019
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2019
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Basketball courts
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Wilson, Larry
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Arcadia City Council member Roger Chandler dies after battle with cancer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36108
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 18, 2021
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 18, 2021
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
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Obituary/death notice. Arcadia to celebrate life of City Council member Roger Chandler on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00, prior to the City Council meeting at 7:00. Chandler served on City Council for almost 24 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36116
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia mayor Roger Chandler outlined six major areas of progress in the last year in his State of the City address. Overall, he said, "The state of Arcadia is great!"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30453
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
Speeches
State of the City Address
Item ID
30639AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Basketball court returns to Arcadia's Eisenhower Park renovation plans. Arcadia City Council voted 3-to-2 to add one full basketball court. See also hard copy in VF Parks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35545
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Basketball courts
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Protests
Verlato, April
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council members to submit nominees for John Wuo's vacant seat at next meeting October 20. Mayor Gary Kovacic and Councilman Tom Beck recommended former mayor Mickey Segal. Councilman Roger Chandler and Sho Tay wanted to take time to think of a few more nominees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34321
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
34514AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Councilman Roger Chandler has apologized for disparaging remarks he made about poor people. His comments were associated with a Habitat for Humanity project that was defeated in a council vote.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29905
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
City council - councilmen
Apologies
Item ID
30091AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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ID #1966-1987 show groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Community Center, to be built soon at the site at Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. City Council member Roger Chandler at the podium.

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Date
January 11, 1990
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  1 image

Date
January 11, 1990
Subjects
Recreation Department Collection
Arcadia City Council
Arcadia Community Center groundbreaking
Chandler, Roger
Physical Description
3 3/4 x 4 1/2 color
ID
1967
Collection
Photographs
Images
thumbnail
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Low voter turnout sends Tom Beck, Roger Chandler and Sho Tay to Arcadia City Council. Just over 20% of the 29,382 registered voters mailed in the ballot. See hard copy in VF City Council Elections 2014.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33801
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2014
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2014
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council Elections--2014
Beck, Tom
Chandler, Roger
Tay, Sho
Item ID
33996AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council names Gary Kovacic as mayor and Roger Chandler as mayor pro tem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34155
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Mayors
Item ID
34349AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council was reorganized with Gary Kovacic being elected mayor and Roger Chandler, Mayor pro tem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26302
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - 1990-1999
Mayors - Kovacic, Gary
Chandler, Roger
Item ID
26503AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council says goodbye to June Alford, Dr. Sheng Chang and welcomes Jim Barrows and Roger Chandler.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28032
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Alford, June
Chang, Dr. Sheng
Barrows, Jim
Chandler, Roger
Item ID
28226AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ten men filed to run for election to the Arcadia City Council: Andrew Bard, Jon Bon Eske, William Carpenter, Roger Chandler, Charles Chivetta, William Gahr, Robert Harbicht, Dennis Lojeski, Lewis "Pete" May and James Neumeister. Councilman David Hannah did not file. He said earlier he would not seek re-election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1115
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 5, 1986
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 5, 1986
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1986
Bard, Andrew
Bon Eske, Jon
Carpenter, William
Chandler, Roger
Chivetta, Charles
Gahr, William
Harbicht, Robert
Lojeski, Dennis
May, Lewis "Pete"
Neumeister, James
Item ID
1114AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Roger Chandler has been elected mayor by his fellow council members. Chandler comments on the year ahead.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Chandler, Robert
Item ID
1022AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Councilmen Roger Chandler and Bob Harbicht were voted mayor and mayor pro tem at Tuesday night's City Council meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16813
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 1999
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 1999
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Chandler, Roger
Harbicht, Robert
Item ID
14245AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Five people have picked up papers required to file for the April City Council elections: Roger Chandler, John MacDonnell, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Kovacic, and Council members Barbara Kuhn and Sheng Chang.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11758
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
City Council - Elections, 1998
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Kuhn, Barbara
Chang, Sheng
MacDonnell, John
Item ID
11965AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mickey Segal and Roger Chandler won the election for the two city council seats, beating out Sho Tay and Dr. Sheng Chang.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28009
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council Elections -- 2004
Segal, Mickey
Chandler, Roger
Item ID
28203AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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