City of Chandler Proposition 430 — Continuation of the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule) (Maricopa County)

What it does

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.

A YES vote means

Chandler would continue its local alternative expenditure limitation (Home Rule) for the next four years, with the City Council setting the yearly limit after at least one public hearing.

A NO vote means

Chandler could not continue Home Rule, and city spending would be limited by the state-imposed expenditure formula.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to Resolution No. 5988, Chandler voters have adopted a local alternative expenditure limitation (Home Rule) for four-year periods in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022; this measure would continue it for four more years starting in fiscal year 2027-2028.

The City's summary analysis estimates Chandler could spend approximately $1,129,363,252 in fiscal year 2028 under Home Rule versus approximately $871,887,658 under the state-imposed limit, and says estimated revenues are the same under either option.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 5988 at a special meeting on February 26, 2026, after two public hearings; the pamphlet lists no arguments filed against the measure.

Put on the ballot by Chandler City Council, February 26, 2026 (Resolution No. 5988; vote not stated).

From official source.

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• City of Mesa Question 3 — Charter Amendment: Section 209(A), Council Meeting Procedures and Public Notice
• City of Mesa Question 4 — Charter Amendment: Section 211, Ordinance Posting and Publication
• Town of Paradise Valley Proposition 426 — Permanent Base Adjustment to the Expenditure Limitation
• Town of Paradise Valley Proposition 427 — Capital Projects Accumulation Fund Exemption
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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Chandler Proposition 430 mean?

Chandler would continue its local alternative expenditure limitation (Home Rule) for the next four years, with the City Council setting the yearly limit after at least one public hearing.

What does a NO vote on City of Chandler Proposition 430 mean?

Chandler could not continue Home Rule, and city spending would be limited by the state-imposed expenditure formula.

How many votes does City of Chandler Proposition 430 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Chandler Proposition 430?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.