Heads up, Chandler residents: Your city is kicking off an anticipated Special Election come November 4, with key issues on the ballot that could shape the future of public amenities, including parks, emergency services, and thoroughfares. Chandler is looking to load its coffers with fresh bonds aimed at amping up essential public goods and tweaking city government structure—think better parks for your weekend picnics and a smoother commute on Monday mornings. The City of Chandler has thrown open the doors for public input on six proposed ballot items, so if you've heart or critique to share, now's the moment to bring forth those perspectives.
The City Clerk's office is now the hub for election prep, hoovering up arguments for or against the proposed bonds and charter amendments. The six items in the spotlight, as per a city press release, include enhancements to parks, the fire department, the police department's services and response capabilities, and a much-needed uplift for the city's streets. Furthermore, amendments to Chandler's charter roping including term limits for council members and the mayor, and the rules governing the appointment and removal of a City Manager, are also up for debate. And time is ticking—August 6, by 5 p.m. to be exact—is the deadline to make your voice heard, at a cost of $150 and a 300-word max.
Dana DeLong, Chandler City Clerk, is the go-to person for any pressing questions, reachable at 480-782-2181 or via email at [email protected], helping to steer any confusion about the election into clearer waters.
On the media front, Stephanie Romero has been tapped as the city's spokeswoman, ready to dish out info and field inquiries at 480-782-2231. The city's call for participation echoes through Chandler's digital corridors in hope of a robust discussion leading up to the Special Election. Voters seeking more details—or who aim to add their rhetoric to the mix—can march to Chandler Special Election where facts, deadlines, and procedures await their scrutiny. And so, as summer wanes and the election draws near, it's decision time in Chandler, shaping a collective vision via the humble act of voting and the power vested in the local community's hands.
