For more than 50 years, Chandler has welcomed high-tech manufacturing, pioneering research and emerging technologies that shape the way people live and work. Today, that legacy continues to grow. We are proud to be part of the Greater Phoenix region, one of the 10 fastest-growing metro areas in North America for tech-sector jobs. Our community is at the heart of that momentum.
From advanced manufacturing to aerospace and defense, bioscience, advanced business services and next-generation software engineering, Chandler continues to attract and grow the industries that will define the innovation economy. Major healthcare providers, global manufacturers and advanced technology firms are choosing Chandler to expand their operations not just because of what we provide today, but because of the opportunity our city presents for tomorrow.
The 2025-2027 Strategic Framework ensures that Chandler is not just reacting to growth but shaping it. Thoughtful long-range planning, streamlined development processes and smart capital investments lay the groundwork for what comes next. We are enhancing infrastructure to support business expansion, preparing the workforce through education and training partnerships and positioning the community to meet the employment, housing and mobility needs of residents. We are building a more connected and resilient city, one that uses technology to streamline operations, increase sustainability and improve services. Our focus on water and energy efficiency, digital connectivity and cybersecurity positions Chandler as a city ready to serve in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
What unites all these efforts is a simple truth: Chandler is a community that looks ahead. We ask not only what our city needs today, but what it will need in five, ten and twenty years and we move accordingly. The Strategic Framework is our playbook to ensure we are a step ahead, investing wisely and keeping our community’s future in focus. Decisions made today create the foundation for tomorrow.
Future Focus
Planning and wise investments position Chandler for the future. The focus areas described on the following pages provide the strategic planning framework of policy priorities that will guide decision making by the Chandler City Council for the next two years. Each focus area page highlights ways we are focused on the future. Six focus areas identified by the City Council are priorities for investments through 2027.
A Message from Mayor Hartke
Chandler doesn’t just hope for a prosperous future; we prepare for it and pursue it with passion and purpose. As your Mayor, I am proud to share the Chandler City Council’s future-focused vision that continues to prioritize innovation, responsible planning and high-quality services for our vibrant community.
The 2025-2027 Strategic Framework reflects our commitment to provide a clear vision that ensures Chandler remains a Community of Innovation, offering opportunity and resilience for years to come. We’ve become a thriving city of talented people and advanced industries that are helping to shape the nation’s innovation economy and the world of tomorrow.
Chandler has earned this reputation by embracing change, advancing technology and creating an environment where ideas become action. The Strategic Framework builds upon this legacy by reinforcing the values that have made Chandler one of the most dynamic and future-focused cities in Arizona.
This kind of progress doesn’t happen by chance. It is the result of intentional decisions, collaborative partnerships and a shared belief that Chandler’s best days are still ahead. We remain committed to creating a city where young families, hard-working professionals and lifelong residents can enjoy a high quality of life and are proud of the community they call home.
Chandler’s future is bright, and together, we will keep building a city that leads, adapts and thrives.
Courage, Brains and Heart
The Mayor’s 2025 State of the City address showcased our community’s courage to dream big, use our collective brainpower to innovate and display heart by supporting each other. Chandler’s heritage gives us roots and our innovative spirit offers us wings. Let’s use both to better our future.