Chandler, Arizona's quest for greater transparency took a significant leap forward as the city unveiled a new online portal designed specifically to ensure the community can easily search through city-archived records. Residents now have the convenience of exploring numerous documents, such as city ordinances, resolutions, election records, and the minutes and agendas from City Council or various board and commission meetings – all from the comfort of their own electronic devices.

City officials appear to be striving to fully harness technology to better serve the public. City Clerk Dana DeLong indicated the city's dedication, saying, "As a city, we're committed to transparency and the use to quickly enhance accessibility to local government for our constituents," in an online statement. This new resource showcases the city's effort to bring government closer to the governed.

The self-service portal, dubbed Chandler Archived Records, is a collaborative effort by staff from different city departments. This includes the City Clerk's Office and Chandler’s Law and Information Technology departments, who are the brains behind the integration of archived data into an accessible, user-oriented platform.

For those who might find themselves in need of guidance when navigating this new resource, Chandler provides a lifeline. Residents can contact the City Clerk's Office at 480-782-2181 for assistance with the service. The city demonstrates its commitment to not just providing data but also making sure it is accessible and comprehensible to all who seek to learn from it.

For media inquiries, Stephanie Romero, the Public Information Officer for the City of Chandler, is the appointed contact person, reachable at 480-782-2231. Additional details about the online portal and the city’s initiatives towards improved government transparency can be found on the city's official website through the following link: City of Chandler News Center.