Chandler City Council

Chandler City Council members are elected at-large to serve four-year terms. Three of the six council seats are on the ballot in 2026. The City Council sets policy, approves the budget, and governs the fourth-largest city in Arizona.

2 incumbents seeking re-election
Next Election: July 21, 2026Seats: 3Candidates: 6Chandler
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What does this office actually control?

A City or Town Council sets local policy for the community — the level of government closest to residents’ daily lives.

  • Adopts the city budget and sets the local property-tax rate.
  • Passes city ordinances and decides zoning — what gets built and where.
  • Funds and oversees police, fire, parks, streets, water, and trash service.
  • Hires and oversees the city or town manager who runs daily operations.

Running

Candidates (6)

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Angel Encinas

Chandler City Council

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Jane Poston

Chandler City Council

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Lisa Askey

Chandler City Council

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Joe Granado

Chandler City Council

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Ron Hardin

Chandler City Council

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Cicely Rocha-Miller

Chandler City Council

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