City of Chandler Council Meeting 5/7/2026

The City of Chandler Council held its regular meeting on May 7, 2026. The meeting included a ceremonial recognition of the I Rise Foundation's elementary school robotics team advancing to the 2026 First Lego League Robotics Worldwide Competition. The team was praised for their innovative archaeological robotics project and community support efforts. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda covering items 1 through 9. Public comments addressed local issues such as sewer odors, disability communication, light rail extension, and a request to repeal Chandler's 1.5% tax on raw groceries, with council clarifying that the tax is a local transaction privilege tax affecting the city's operating budget. No procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting. The council also shared community event announcements and employee appreciation acknowledgments.