Resolution No. 5988

RESOLUTION NO. 5988 
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
ARIZONA, 
REGARDING 
THE 
CONTINUATION 
OF 
THE 
LOCAL 
ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION - HOME RULE OPTION. 
WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 20(9) of the Arizona Constitution permits the submission of a 
local alternative expenditure limitation to the voters of a city or town; and 
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Chandler in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 
2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 adopted each time an alternative expenditure limitation for a period of 
four (4) consecutive fiscal years. On May 18, 2010, the voters of the City of Chandler adopted the 
one-time override of the state-expenditure limitation; and 
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chandler, after two public hearings, has determined 
that a continuation of the local alternative expenditure limitation – home rule option is necessary 
for the continued provision of city services. 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler: 
Section 1. 
That the following local alternative expenditure limitation – home rule option, be 
submitted to the qualified Chandler voters at the General Election scheduled for 
November 3, 2026. The form of Ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and 
incorporated herein. 
Section 2. 
Submitting Arguments: The City hereby sets the date of August 5, 2026, at the hour 
of 5:00 p.m. as the deadline to submit arguments “for” or “against” adoption of the 
home rule option.  Each argument shall not exceed 300 words in length and shall 
contain the original, notarized signature of each person sponsoring it.  With each 
argument supporting or opposing the home rule option, one hundred fifty dollars 
($150.00) shall be deposited with the City Clerk to offset a portion of the 
proportionate cost of paper and printing the argument.   
Section 3.  
The City Council of the City of Chandler shall annually, as part of the Annual 
Budget, adopt an expenditure limitation to govern the City of Chandler budget for 
the fiscal year immediately following such adoption.  The expenditure limitation 
shall be adopted each year after a public hearing at which the citizens of the City 
may comment on the proposed expenditure limitation – home rule option, which 
equals the budget. 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this 26th day of 
February, 2026. 
ATTEST: 
_______________________________   
_______________________________  
CITY CLERK  
MAYOR

Resolution No. 5988 
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CERTIFICATION 
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 5988 was duly passed and 
adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a special meeting held on the 26th 
day of February, 2026, and that a quorum was present thereat. 
    _______________________________ 
CITY CLERK 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
_______________________________ 
CITY ATTORNEY

Resolution No. 5988 
Exhibit A 
EXHIBIT A 
FORM OF OFFICIAL BALLOT 
CITY OF CHANDLER 
GENERAL ELECTION 
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 
PROPOSITION ____ 
A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS BY THE CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL. 
OFFICIAL TITLE: A RESOLUTION PROPOSING A CONTINUATION OF THE 
LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (HOME RULE) FOR THE 
CITY OF CHANDLER. 
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: The proposal replaces the state imposed expenditure limitation by 
continuing the alternative expenditure limitation for Chandler for the next four years. Annually, 
the City Council will determine the amount of the alternative expenditure limitation for the fiscal 
year after at least one public hearing. Established exclusions shall continue to apply.  
A “YES” vote shall have the effect of continuing the local alternative expenditure limitation (Home 
Rule) for the City of Chandler. 
A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not allowing the City of Chandler to continue a local 
alternative expenditure limitation (Home Rule) and to require expenditures of the City to be limited 
by the state imposed expenditure formula.  
_____ YES 
_____ NO