Chandler Contigo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The city’s Connection and Impact Division, in partnership with Chandler libraries, Center for the Arts, Museum and Vision Gallery, is back with Chandler Contigo. Chandler Contigo, translated from Spanish to “Chandler With You,” is a month-long series of family, cultural, and educational events honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chandler (Sept. 12 - Oct. 15).
The celebration starts with the Chandler Contigo ¡Dia de Fiesta! on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Stage Park. Join us for our first-ever traditional Grito celebration! We’re excited to launch this new annual tradition with fresh experiences and activities for the whole community.
Be sure to mark your calendar for events for all ages hosted at Chandler’s library branches throughout the month featuring crafts, story times, family events, guest speakers and more.
Tickets will be available soon for the 27th annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Chandler Center for the Arts. For over two decades, this cherished event has showcased the deep-rooted traditions of mariachi music and folklórico dance.
From our libraries to our museums, enjoy a wide variety of experiences, learning opportunities, and celebrations highlighting Hispanic heritage and culture.
City adopts e‑bike safety regulations
Chandler City Council has approved new regulations to help improve safety as electric bicycles (e‑bikes) continue to grow in popularity throughout the community. The ordinance is designed to address increasing concerns about high‑speed riding and to align Chandler with rules already in place in many Valley cities.
The new ordinance introduces clear standards for where e‑bikes can be ridden, who can operate them and the safety equipment required.
Key provisions include helmet requirements for riders under 18 and age restrictions (16+) for Class 3 e-bikes. Riding on sidewalks and in parks is limited to class 1 and 2 e-bikes, and at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour (5 mph if passing a pedestrian). Additionally, all riders must use a front light and rear reflector at night, consistent with state law.
Any device that goes faster than 20 mph with a throttle or faster than 28 mph by pedal assist is not legally an e-bike and cannot be operated without license and registration. No motorized vehicles, e-bikes, or e-scooters are allowed on canal paths.
Be a responsible pet owner
Non-domesticated bird feeding and keeping ordinance now in place The Chandler City Council unanimously adopted a new ordinance to establish clear rules for when feeding or keeping non-domesticated birds constitutes a prohibited nuisance. The ordinance took effect July 11.
Bird feeding and keeping are permitted as long as:
- Feeding does not create a buildup of droppings discernible by sight or smell from a neighboring private or public property;
- Property does not attract rodents or other wild animals; and
- All bird feeders are placed at least five feet above the ground.
The ordinance does not apply to chickens kept in compliance with city code.
The ordinance does not apply to chickens kept in compliance with city code. The city’s focus is always education first — helping residents understand what responsible bird feeding looks like and how to be good neighbors before enforcement is ever considered.
For more information, contact the Neighborhood Preservation Division at 480-782-4320.
It’s time to sign up to host a G.A.I.N. event in your Chandler neighborhood
Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) is a statewide annual event supported by the Chandler Police Department that encourages residents to become engaged with their local communities through safety and celebration. The 2026 G.A.I.N. is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17.
G.A.I.N. brings Chandler police officers and other city programs and resources to your parties, which helps strengthen your neighborhood’s sense of community with the city. Chandler’s Mayor and Councilmembers also will travel to several of the parties to meet the neighbors and join the fun.
In order to have officers attend your block/neighborhood party, one person representing your party must attend the G.A.I.N. Kickoff Event, which is being held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Chandler Police Main Station Community Room, 250 E. Chicago St. Neighborhoods also must be a part of the national Neighborhood Watch Program.
Holding a G.A.I.N. event makes your neighborhood eligible for nomination in next year’s Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Find more information and register online at G.A.I.N., email G.A.I.N. Event or call 480-782-4960 for questions.
Annual Notice of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The City of Chandler is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are able to participate in, and benefit from, the full range of public programs, services and activities offered by the city. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the City of Chandler will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the city’s facilities, services, programs or activities.
Employment: The City of Chandler does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Effective Communication: The City of Chandler will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the city’s facilities, services, programs and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City of Chandler will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all city facilities, programs, services and activities. For example, individuals with service dogs are welcome in city facilities, even where animals are generally prohibited.
Request for Reasonable Modification: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City of Chandler program, service or activity, should contact the city’s ADA Coordinator no fewer than two business days before the scheduled event or meeting. The City of Chandler will not impose a surcharge on an individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy. Optional forms for requesting an accommodation are available from the city website, the City Clerk’s Office or the ADA Coordinator.
Jason Crampton, ADA Coordinator
- Mailing address: MS 412, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244
- Physical address: 175 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
- Phone: 480-782-3402 or 711 via AZ Relay Service (AZRS)
- E-mail: ADA Coordinator
Requests for reasonable accommodation may also be made directly to the responsible city office or department as follows:
- For communication aids and services at City Hall and City Council Chambers, contact the City Clerk, Jennifer Ekblad, at 480-782-2180 (711 via AZRS).
- For accommodations relating to the Recreation, Parks and Aquatics programs of the Community Services Department, contact Erika Hanson, Recreation Inclusion Specialist, at
480-782-2709 (711 via AZRS).
The ADA does not require the City of Chandler to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a city program, service, facility or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.
- August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Direct supervision is the best way to prevent drowning. Never leave your child unattended in or near any pool, tub or other body of water.
- City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday, and regular collection will occur. Place your bins out on your normal collection day.
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