Budget & CIP Planning

Planning for FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and 2027-2036 CIP

The preparation of Chandler’s budget is a collaborative effort between the City Council, City Manager, City Staff, and the residents of Chandler.

Scheduled Public Meetings

The Chandler City Council will hold a series of public meetings, which began on October 2025, to discuss and formulate the city’s 2026-27 budget, which begins July 1, 2026. The meetings include presentations and discussions about the proposed operating and capital budgets, as well as the timing of projects in the city’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Each meeting will include opportunities for the public to listen and provide comments on the proposed city budget as detailed in the budget timeline below.

Budget Timeline

Council Budget Kickoff

On October 13, 2025, a meeting was held where the Mayor and City Council reviewed the Strategic Framework, Capital Improvement Project Guidelines, and Financial Policies while considering the significant budgetary impacts for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council then provided direction in the form of General Fund priorities, that will serve as a foundation for recommendations to be brought forward in subsequent budget planning meetings for discussion and approval.

FY 2026-27 Budget Kickoff Presentation

Resident Budget Survey

As part of the annual budget development process, the city is conducting a survey of residents from late November 2025 through mid-January 2026. The survey gives residents a chance to voice their opinions on various topics related to Quality of Life, Return on Tax Dollars, Citizen Satisfaction with Overall City Services, and City Council Strategic Goals. The survey results will be shared with the Mayor and City Council members. The city values resident input to strengthen the budget process.

Paper copies are also available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin and can be downloaded or picked up at various city facilities, including libraries, community centers, and the City Hall lobby.