This information is solely for the purposes of providing information on the proposed Charter Amendment and Election and shall not be construed as an attempt to influence the outcome of an election under Arizona law or otherwise. The City of Chandler does not support or oppose the proposed Charter Amendment.
Chandler is among 19 cities in Arizona that have adopted a city charter, which is essentially a constitution for the city. Chandler voters first approved the city charter in 1965. Over the past 60 years, voters have been asked to consider various amendments to the charter.
Charter cities have the authority to create their own local governance and other specific provisions not available to other "general law" cities that require state legislative authority before exercising power.