City of Chandler Proposition 432 - Proposed Charter Amendment Aligning Resign to Run Provisions with State Law
Source: elections.maricopa.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Government Efficiency
A Chandler council member who runs for mayor would have to give up the council seat on the day they file to run, which matches state law. This only changes when a council seat opens up; it does not affect taxes or services.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Chandler City Council (Resolution No. 6002, April 2026)
The city's elected council sent the change to voters after a committee of residents reviewed the city charter, the city's rulebook. A charter can only be changed by a public vote.
Source: chandleraz.gov
A YES vote means
A council member running for mayor would give up the council seat when they officially file to run, matching state law.
A NO vote means
The city's current rule stays: the council member must give up the seat earlier in the process.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: chandleraz.gov2