Happy Holidays from Mayor Kevin Hartke
As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strength and spirit that define our incredible community. This season is a time for joy, gratitude, and togetherness. I am reminded again and again about what an honor it is to live and serve in Chandler as I think about the connections we’ve built and the
progress we’ve made together in 2024.
Recognizing the many traditions to be celebrated, I hope this season brings an opportunity for all of us to spread joy and extend kindness to one another. Whether it’s through lending a helping hand, supporting local businesses, or simply sharing a smile with a neighbor, each small act of generosity makes our community stronger and more vibrant.
As we celebrate the season, may we build lasting memories, strengthen the ties that unite us, and look forward to a future of hope, unity, and growth. Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited for the opportunities we will continue to create together.
On behalf of the Chandler City Council and city staff, I wish you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
Celebrate the 30th Annual Multicultural Festival and more
Join the City of Chandler Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division for the 30th annual Multicultural Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
This event promotes the cultural diversity within Chandler through music, dance, art, storytelling, food and more. Come enjoy cultural performances, kids’ activities and delicious food. Attendees will also enjoy live performances on two stages, a custom cruiser car show and an international shopping market featuring unique items from around the world. Sandra Bassett, Tony Duncan, Kilted Spirit, Chilenos Sin Fronteras, A3X and Ty Ng will all be performing on the Unity Stage.
In addition, the Chandler International Film Festival will take place Jan. 24 to Feb. 2, 2025. The 10-day festival will include a red carpet event, an opening ceremony, world premieres,
industry workshops and a Q & A session with directors.
Your input. Your impact.
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. 25, Chandler residents will be able to find the budget input survey, and it will be available through Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.
Residents are asked to answer at least the first six general questions of the survey which should take about two minutes. The remaining questions allow you to provide funding priorities as well as feedback on the Council Strategic Focus Areas. You can share thoughts and ideas on any or all of the topics including open text boxes for comments.
The budget survey results are shared with the Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager and staff to assist in the formulation of the city’s financial plan. Please take this opportunity to let us know what is going well, and what could use some additional attention during the next budget year.
In addition to the online survey, paper copies will also be available in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, and may be picked up at various city facilities, including libraries, community centers and the lobby of City Hall.
What to do with your Christmas tree
Looking for a way to dispose of your Christmas tree? Chandler offers several methods for tree recycling. Trees that are collected are chipped and reused in projects. For safety, please remove tree stands, nails, lights, ornaments and garland before recycling, and do not place trees in bags.
Drop-off boxes are available at multiple locations from Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025. Call 480-782-3510 for locations.
Trees also will be collected separately at the curb on your recycling collection day, from Dec. 26, 2024 through Jan. 17, 2025. You do not have to schedule collection, but trees must be at the edge of your driveway (no more than four feet onto your property) by 6 a.m. on your recycling day. Do not place the tree in your trash or recycling bin, on the sidewalk, street or in the alley.
Be the solution to stormwater pollution
Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of pollution to surface waters in the United States.
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rainfall flows across the land’s surface instead of soaking into the ground. The flows can pick up dirt, litter, automotive fluids, pet waste, household chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, yard waste and other pollutants as it passes over paved surfaces and yards. Paved surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and parking lots direct the polluted stormwater runoff into the curb and gutter where it discharges, untreated, into the nearest landscaped retention basin, park, greenbelt or community lake within your neighborhood.
Please follow these tips to prevent debris and pollutants from entering the storm drains:
- Sweep yard debris and properly dispose of in the trash, rather than blowing or hosing into the street.
- Contain swimming pool or spa water on private property or dispose of it in the sanitary sewer cleanout associated with your home. For more information call 480-782-3503.
- Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly and as directed by the manufacturer.
- Pick up after your pet and properly dispose of the waste in the trash.
- Wash vehicles at a commercial car wash.
- Always use a nozzle on your garden hose around the home. Do not let the water flow into the street.
- Maintain your vehicles to ensure they are free of leaks and do not park vehicles that are leaking on the street.
- Do not overwater your lawn.
- Take household hazardous waste products, such as cleaning products, automotive fluids, paint, pesticides, herbicides and pool chemicals, to the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility for recycling and proper disposal. An appointment is required. Please contact Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510.
Report illegal dumping into streets and storm drains by calling 480-782-3503.
- The City of Chandler will close city offices on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2025. City offices will be open with limited services available Dec. 26-31.
- City administrative offices will be closed:
- Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 for the Christmas holiday
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for the New Year’s holiday
- Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights holiday
- Trash and recycling are NOT collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day which fall on Wednesdays this year. Containers will be collected one day later through Saturday for these two weeks.
- The Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center will be closed on the holidays listed above.
- Please enjoy the Six Month Event Calendar and Quick Look phone directory included with your water bill this month.
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