CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler City Council has approved an employment agreement with John Pombier to serve as Chandler’s city manager through June 2027. The City Council previously appointed Pombier to serve as acting city manager effective July 13, 2025.
“I’ve always admired the greatness of Chandler and these past few months have produced first-hand experiences demonstrating why our community is such a special place,” said Pombier. “I am proud to serve Chandler businesses and residents and appreciate the tremendous support of the City Council, city employees and community partners.”
His role in Chandler builds upon a 27-year career in public service with Mesa, Phoenix and the Arizona Governor’s Office. He retired from the City of Mesa in 2022 after 19 years of service, including 11 years as an assistant city manager and eight years as city prosecutor.
Prior to that, he spent two years as Deputy General Counsel at the Arizona Governor’s Office, one year as the Director of the Governor’s Division for Prevention of Family Violence and six years with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office, including five years as lead attorney for the Domestic Violence Unit.
Pombier graduated from Arizona State University’s School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1994. He previously earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.
The city manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City of Chandler and implements policies adopted by the City Council. It is one of four positions appointed by the City Council, the others being the city attorney, city clerk and presiding magistrate.