The City of Chandler service closures for the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, are as follows: -- City administrative offices will be closed. -- Trash and recycling will be collected. -- The Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center…

Chandler, AZ - When the weather cools down, it is time to step outside, enjoy the great outdoors and give your landscape and trees some love! Chandler’s Celebration of Arbor Day highlights the importance and benefits of trees while providing…

CHANDLER, AZ – Music lovers and nature enthusiasts alike gather for the return of the annual Sonoran Sunset Series, live outdoor concerts at the Veterans Oasis Park amphitheater. The free open-air concert series kicks off Oct. 17, offering…

Chandler, AZ – The Downtown Art Walk, a collaboration between the City of Chandler and the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP), is returning to Chandler this fall. Every Sunday in October, attendees can stroll through Downtown…

CHANDLER, AZ – Before Chandler became a Community of Innovation and home to several of the top technology companies in the nation, its roots were in agriculture. Many of Chandler’s earliest Latino residents worked in the fields to…

Chandler, AZ - Calling all artists ages 6 to 17! The City of Chandler Community Center is set to transform into an energetic gallery featuring artwork from local youth at the Youth and Teen Art Show. Submissions are being accepted through March 11. …

Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler is partnering with Mesa United Way and Azura for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to help working families who earned less than $64,000 in 2023 with free tax preparation and filing services. …

Chandler, AZ - In an effort to enhance services and ensure equitable access to play for the entire community, the City of Chandler’s Parks and Recreation Divisions are moving towards a Certified Autism Center designation. On Jan. 11, Chandler…

Chandler, AZ – Chandler City Council took the next step to create the city’s newest park, Mesquite Groves. On Jan. 11, Chandler City Council approved a professional services agreement to J2 Engineering & Environmental Design,…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler City Council voted during its Jan. 11 Meeting to elect Councilmember O.D. Harris as the city’s new Vice Mayor. Harris will serve in the position through Jan. 9, 2025. "Our community is at the heart of…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler Fire Department is holding a free open house for the public from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at the newly constructed Fire Station No. 2. Fire Station No. 2 was built in stages at the site while the previous…

Chandler, AZ - The animal seizure hearing appeal filed by Sydney McKinley has been dismissed. The court denied the petitioner’s request to extend the Jan. 2nd deadline to file a memorandum outlining why the Chandler Municipal Court’s…

Chandler Fire Chief Appointed to Nation’s Transportation Innovation Committee by U.S. Department of Transportation CHANDLER, Ariz. – The U.S. Department of Transportation has appointed Chandler Fire Chief Tom Dwiggins to its…

Chandler, AZ - The city’s Neighborhood Resources Department will host an application orientation for organizations interested in applying for FY 2024-2025 Human Services General Funds. Each fiscal year, Chandler dedicates General Fund…

Chandler Municipal Airport invites the community to celebrate Airport Day CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) is excited to announce the return of its community open house, Airport Day, on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 8 a.m.…

Chandler, AZ - From student leaders and change-making educators, innovative employers, and hard-working employees to outstanding volunteers, Chandler’s Disability Awareness Awards allows the community to share and recognize deserving…

Chandler is first Arizona city to receive Aaa bond rating on Excise Tax Revenue bonds CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler was rated this month on its General Obligation (GO) and Excise Tax Revenue (ETRO) bonds, recently authorized…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler City Council held a work session and public hearing last week to continue the process of updating the city’s Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvements Plan, as well related system development fees as…

Chandler, AZ - It’s that time of year again! The City of Chandler is starting its budget process and encourages residents to provide their thoughts about the community and its future. Starting Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, Chandler residents may…

Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler was recognized as one of the top ten Digital Cities Survey award recipients by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance…

Chandler, AZ -- The Chandler Public Library and the City of Chandler’s Neighborhood Resources team are partnering to assist community members who are experiencing homelessness with the new Library Giving Tree. As part of their outreach, the…

Chandler, AZ - Volunteers with Chandler Sister Cities are hosting a meet and mingle reception for those interested in becoming involved with the nonprofit organization. Chandler Sister Cities has recently recruited a new president and vice president…

Chandler, AZ - Each year, the Arizona Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Courts honor individuals, teams or projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the administration of justice within Arizona. These honorees exemplify one…

Chandler, AZ – Work is expected to begin next week on a storm drain, water and sewer improvement project in the Galveston neighborhood in Chandler. This project will improve the storm drain system along Erie Street between Exeter and Monte…

Chandler, AZ - Chandler City Council awarded a professional services agreement to Dig Studio for the design of new pickleball courts at Tumbleweed Park, in an amount not to exceed $282,226. Since 2018, the City of Chandler has constructed 10…

Chandler, AZ - If you’re a senior resident and feeling a bit overwhelmed with how to use technology (especially your cell phone), mark your calendar for the upcoming Golden Neighbor’s Technology Tips event. Chandler’s Golden…

Chandler conducts focus groups to gather community insights Chandler, AZ - The city’s Community Development & Resources Division, in partnership with Crescendo Consulting Group, is conducting a series of focus groups for Chandler…

Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department is now accepting applications for four different types of neighborhood assistance programs available to Chandler homeowner associations (HOAs) and traditional (non-HOA)…

Chandler, AZ - The Downtown Art Walk is coming to Chandler this fall. Attendees can stroll through Downtown Chandler and purchase works from local artists in a variety of mediums from jewelry to photography. The art walk will take place every other…

Chandler, AZ - Chandler City Council recently authorized a Master Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the city and the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) for the development and execution of the Project Cities…

Chandler’s Vickie Ellexson named employee of the year by two housing organizations CHANDLER, Ariz. – Vickie Ellexson, a family self-sufficiency specialist with the City of Chandler, was recently named Employee of the Year in the…

Free family fun with Community Nights at Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School CHANDLER, Ariz. – Grab your family and friends and enjoy some fam-tastic fun at the new Community Nights at Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School. Chandler Recreation has…

Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler and Arizona State University will celebrate the opening of a new community coworking space, E+I @ ACIC, next week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public preview. Organized with the assistance of the Chandler…

City of Chandler is awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting CHANDLER, Ariz. – A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has just been awarded to the City of Chandler by the…

Chandler, AZ -- Enjoy Chandler’s A-list teen bands as they take center stage at the Chandler Community Center during Concerts in the Courtyard. This new free event will take place once a month, from September through November. Concertgoers can…

Chandler, AZ - The nominations are in for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence awards and seven Chandler neighborhoods are vying for the People’s Choice award. Registered HOAs and traditional neighborhoods in Chandler who held a community…

City Of Chandler Initiates Development Of A Food Hallin Downtown Chandler CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler City Council voted on July 20, 2023 to tentatively adopt the provisions of a development and purchase agreement between JEMBJACD, LLC,…

City of Chandler proposes new utility rates to go into effect CHANDLER, Ariz. – New utility rate options were presented to the Chandler City Council during a work session on July 20, 2023. Based on the results of the updated financial…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan has announced plans to retire in January 2024, concluding a 37-year career in law enforcement. “Chief Duggan has created a culture of service, engagement and trust that has resulted…

Chandler becomes largest city to pay off pension liability for its Public Safety Retirement System Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler issued a $73 million payment to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) this month, marking the…

City of Chandler receives Healthy Arizona Worksite Platinum Award CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler was recognized on June 26, by the Arizona Department of Health Services with a 2023 Healthy Arizona Worksite Platinum Award. The…

CHANDLER, AZ – Chandler Councilmember Christine Ellis is now serving on the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Human Services and Community Initiatives Committee, which makes policy recommendations to improve the state of human services…

Councilmember Mark Stewart joins CeCe’s Hope Center Board of Directors Chandler, Ariz. – Chandler Councilmember Mark Stewart will serve on the CeCe’s Hope Center Board of Directors, an organization committed to aiding young…

Chandler, AZ -- The playground located at Paseo Vista Recreation Area is closed until further notice. It was damaged by a fire that appears to have been caused by fireworks that were set off nearby, igniting the wood chips in the playground area. …

Chandler accepts nearly $3M in federal funding for affordable housing opportunities CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Chandler City Council recently approved an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Chandler and Maricopa County to receive nearly…

Chandler, AZ - Chandler neighborhood watch groups who hosted a community G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) event last year are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Nominations are…

Celebrate Independence Day at Chandler’s All-American Bash CHANDLER, Ariz. – Don’t miss Chandler’s All-American Bash on July 4 in Downtown Chandler. This free event features fun for the whole family with live music, yard…

Save the date for Operation Back to School Chandler on July 15 Chandler’s largest school supply drive celebrates its 10-year anniversary with an in-person distribution event at a new location CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler City Council recently adopted amendments to its existing historic preservation ordinance to include the following: - Decreased the minimum number of consenting property owners to form historic preservation districts…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Arizona CIO announced the winners of its annual ORBIE awards during an event last week at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. Chandler’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Sandip Dholakia was honored during the event as a…

Chandler, AZ - The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Division is recognizing the contributions of the City’s fastest growing population during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The public…

Chandler, AZ. – The City of Chandler is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Golden Neighbors program from 9–11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10,on the first level of the City Hall parking garage, 240 S. Washington St. Golden Neighbors was…

CHANDLER, AZ – The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division invites Chandler women to its inaugural Women’s Empowerment Luncheon on Friday, May 12. Women who either serve the Chandler community, live and/or…

Chandler honored volunteers at annual Recognition Awards breakfast Chandler, AZ - Eight individuals and one Chandler business were honored for their volunteer service from January to December 2022, during Chandler’s annual Volunteer…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler City Council recently introduced amendments to the City’s short-term rental ordinance that incorporate provisions authorized by state statute. The effective date of the amended ordinance will be Aug. 1, 2023, to…

Chandler, AZ - The Chandler City Council recently approved agreements with both the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and Airspace Link for a limited pilot to test a new transportation technology in West Chandler. The pilot project plans to…

Chandler’s Family Easter Celebration hops to a new location Chandler’s Family Easter Celebration is hopping to a new location, Downtown Chandler. Families are invited to join in the fun at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza on…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler City Council recently approved the following items related to airport taxiway and pavement improvement projects and business development at Chandler Municipal Airport: -The Council authorized an agreement with…

Chandler residents are able to divert hazardous products from the landfill by dropping them off at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Many of the items that are dropped off at this facility are new or partially used products. …

Chandler’s Senior Expo returns March 8 to help seniors thrive after 55 Chandler’s Senior Expo has everything you need to continue living a healthy, active lifestyle as you age. Hosted by Community Services, Recreation Division, the…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Every spring, Chandler Public Library (CPL) enjoys fandom in all its glory during LibCon. Celebrating K-Pop, comics, superheroes, sci-fi, and all things pop culture, this year’s event is bigger and better than ever,…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler recently was awarded 10 vouchers to provide housing to veterans experiencing homeless under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). This…

CHANDLER, Ariz - Chandler residents are invited to join Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke for a fun and leisurely bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the 15th annual Chandler Family Bike Ride on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This 7.8-mile ride is…

CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Chandler City Council recently approved two new license agreements with companies to install, operate and maintain underground fiber optic communications systems in City right-of-ways. An agreement with Gigapower was approved…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Ready, set, blast off! The City of Chandler and Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) invite the public to the annual Chandler Innovation Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. The free one-day, hands-on event will…

Five individuals who have brought recognition to Chandler through their athletic accomplishments will be celebrated at the upcoming Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. The ceremony will be held at the Hamilton High School…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler is now accepting online applications for their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards program. This program is the City’s opportunity to recognize and honor individuals for their selfless contributions…

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chandler City Councilmember Mark Stewart has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2023 Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee. Councilmember Stewart was elected to a…

Chandler City Councilmember OD Harris has been appointed to serve on the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) and Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors. Councilmember Harris will serve a one-year term. In this role, he will…

Chandler, AZ – On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, Chandler firefighters will join with volunteers from the community to walk door-to-door through Chandler neighborhoods near Arizona Ave. and Frye Road to install free smoke alarms in homes that need…

Chandler’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award winners honored The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division hosted a private reception Friday, Jan. 13 to celebrate the winners of the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther…

January 13, Mayor Kevin Hartke and Councilmember Matt Orlando were sworn in for their second four-year terms of service, while Jane Poston and Angel Encinas were sworn in to officially begin their four-year term as the two newest Chandler City…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler has joined a small list of cities across the nation to adopt a zoning code amendment to define the location and operation of data centers. The approved amendment includes the following provisions:…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The 2022 Celebration Plaza honorees will be recognized Saturday, January 28 at 9 a.m. at Celebration Plaza inside Tumbleweed Park. Celebration Plaza, a permanent water feature and monument wall near the center of Tumbleweed…

From student leaders and change-making educators, innovative employers, and hard-working employees to outstanding volunteers, Chandler’s Disability Awareness Awards allows the community to share and recognize deserving individuals and inspire…

The City of Chandler will host an installation ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Elected officials to be sworn in include Mayor Kevin Hartke, Councilmember Matt Orlando and newly elected Councilmembers Angel Encinas and Jane Poston. All…

Councilmember Matt Orlando elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors Chandler City Councilmember Matt Orlando was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC membership during the…

CHANDLER, Ariz — The City of Chandler will close City offices on Dec. 26 and 30. City offices will be open with limited services available Dec. 27-29. Visit chandleraz.gov for the most up-to-date information. The facility and service impacts…

Chandler City Council adopts ordinance to allow backyard chickens During a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, the Chandler City Council approved the final adoption of an ordinance (with a 5-2 vote) that will allow backyard chickens within…

CHANDLER, Ariz. — During its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, the Chandler City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Landings at Ocotillo, a proposed development in an unincorporated area of Maricopa County. Changes in the…

During a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, the Chandler City Council voted to approve a non-discrimination ordinance titled “Chandler Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”. A new chapter (Chapter 63) will be added to the City Code…

Choose Chandler this holiday season and enter the 12 Days of Giveaways It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As a friendly reminder, the City encourages residents to support the Chandler business community by shopping local and shopping…

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler was recognized as one of the top ten Digital Cities Survey award recipients by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges,…

The Chandler Fire Department is now offering cancer screening to its first responders as the latest in a series of measures to reduce and mitigate exposure to carcinogens. The Chandler City Council has approved a $963,400 grant agreement with the…