City of Chandler Proposition 433 — Charter Amendment (Eliminating Second Consideration of Ordinances) (Maricopa County)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Chandler voters
Results: the official election results site. Counts are unofficial until certified.
- What it does
- Shall Article II, Section 2.15 of the city charter be amended to eliminate the requirement that ordinances be considered twice by the city council?
- A YES vote means
- Chandler ordinances would no longer have to be considered twice by the city council.
- A NO vote means
- Chandler ordinances would still have to be considered twice by the city council.
- 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).
Explained
Today
- Section 2.15 of the Chandler City Charter says a proposed ordinance is introduced, given tentative approval, published at least once, and then considered by the Council within 30 days, so most ordinances come before the Council twice: once as introduced and again at a second meeting for final adoption.
- After an ordinance is adopted, the city clerk must publish it in full at least two times, at least six days apart.
If it passes
- The Council would no longer have to consider ordinances twice. Instead of tentative approval followed by publication, a proposed ordinance would be placed on a Council agenda by title, with a notice of the time and place it will be considered.
- The 30-day window and the 'may be adjourned from time to time' language would be removed; the public would still have an opportunity to be heard.
- If the Council amends an ordinance on a matter of substance, the amended ordinance (or its amended sections) would have to go through the full procedure again before adoption.
- After adoption, the clerk would publish the ordinance in full once instead of twice. Ordinances would still take effect 30 days after adoption unless a later date is set.
Who would notice
Chandler residents and businesses, through how quickly the City Council can adopt ordinances. It does not change any tax.
How it got here
A city Charter Amendment Resident Advisory Committee recommended the change, and the City Council referred it to voters through Resolution No. 6003. It is one of four charter amendments (Props 431 to 434) on Chandler's November 3, 2026 ballot.
In the news
Background
Chandler's charter currently requires that a proposed ordinance be tentatively approved, published, and then considered by the council within 30 days; Proposition 433 would instead place the ordinance on a council agenda by title, eliminating the requirement that ordinances be considered twice.
Under the amendment, an ordinance amended as to any matter of substance would still have to go through the full procedure again before adoption, and adopted ordinances would be published after adoption.
According to Resolution No. 6003, the change was recommended by the City Charter Amendment Resident Advisory Committee, which the council formed in June 2025; the council adopted the resolution in April 2026 (the posted copy leaves the day blank). No arguments for or against were filed.
Next elections here
Also on Maricopa County ballots
- City of Chandler Proposition 430 — Continuation of the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule)
- City of Chandler Question 1 — Granting a Franchise to Arizona Public Service (APS)
- City of Chandler Proposition 431 — Charter Amendment (Selection of the Vice-Mayor)
- City of Chandler Proposition 432 — Charter Amendment (Resign-to-Run)
- City of Chandler Proposition 434 — Charter Amendment (Residency of Council Appointees)
- City of Mesa Question 1 — General Obligation Bond: Enhance Public Safety ($150,000,000)
- City of Mesa Question 2 — General Obligation Bond: Transportation Improvements ($135,000,000)
- 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
- City of Avondale Proposition 418 — Public Safety Improvement Bonds ($55,000,000)
Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on City of Chandler Proposition 433 mean?
- Chandler ordinances would no longer have to be considered twice by the city council.
- What does a NO vote on City of Chandler Proposition 433 mean?
- Chandler ordinances would still have to be considered twice by the city council.
- What does a 'yes' vote do?
- According to the official ballot, a 'yes' vote eliminates the requirement that the City Council consider ordinances twice. A 'no' vote keeps the existing charter language.
- Are there arguments for or against in the city pamphlet?
- No. The pamphlet says no arguments were submitted for or against Proposition 433.
- How many votes does City of Chandler Proposition 433 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 433?
- 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.
See something wrong on this page? Report a problem · Corrections