The City of Chandler, Arizona was
founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920. Since its early
beginnings, Chandler is a vibrant, diverse community. Below is a
brief community profile:
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Economic Change -
From agricultural town toward a high-tech industrial city
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Growing Population -
9,531 in 1960 to 250,936 in August 2008
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Average Household Income
- $71,456 in 2004
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Incorporated Area - 70
square miles
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Centerline Street Miles
- 781
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Developed Parks - 53
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Diverse Community (Source: 2000 Census) -
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- White (77.4%)
- Hispanic or Latino (21%)
- Asian or Pacific Island (4.3%)
- African American (3.5%)
- Native American (1.3%)
The City
operates under the Council-Manager
form of government in which policy-making and administration are
two separate entities. The following takes place under this form
of government:
- Only elected officials can
set policy
- City Councilmembers select
and supervise a professional City Manager
- The City Manager serves as
the chief executive whose main responsibilities include
appointing department heads and overseeing the day-to-day
operations of City government
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