The City of Chandler has been ranked the best place to live in Arizona for a second straight year, based on public voting for the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona. Published by AZ Big Media, Ranking Arizona is an annual business opinion poll that asks voters to make their top picks in different categories important to the state's business community.

The Chandler City Council has issued policy direction to proceed with a proposal to lower the city’s primary property tax rate in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. Doing so, would mark the 10 consecutive year of lowering the city’s property tax rate. The City Council will vote on the property tax rate during its June 26 meeting.

The city's ability to lower its property tax rate while also providing high-quality services and infrastructure is a reflection of City Council's commitment to sound budgeting practices. Chandler's AAA bond ratings from all three rating agencies help keep financing costs low, producing savings for businesses investing in our community as the city finances its own major capital improvements.

About 70 percent of Chandler’s capital projects are funded through bonds. A special bond election will be held on Nov. 4 to seek voter authorization to fund investments in future years for streets, public safety and parks and recreation.

On May 21, Chandler Endeavor hosted its latest Venture Challenge event with six emerging business founders pitching to win funding. The six hopefuls made the cut out of 33 applicants. A panel of judges ultimately awarded the top three (MyScribe, Robust Diagnostics, and Scoutly Plans) a total of $17,500 to help advance their business plans.

ASU News recently published an article to share these founders' stories, how they launched their businesses, and how their pitches won over the audience and judges at Venture Challenge. Read the article here.

Find your next work opportunity on the Chandler Career Center! This no-cost resource launched by the City of Chandler offers a dual benefit to both job seekers and employers. For individuals looking to navigate their career paths, the platform provides access to a wide array of job opportunities, work-based opportunities, and educational resources to enhance their employability and career progression. Employers gain access to a talent pool of motivated candidates ready to contribute to their success, along with the tools to post job openings and manage candidate interactions efficiently.

Chandler is widely recognized as one of the best places to work thanks to its strong economy and many employers offering quality career opportunities. The following are just some of the 2025 rankings that have featured Chandler:

• 7th Best Place to Find a Job (WalletHub)
• 9th Best Place for Summer Jobs (WalletHub)
• 10th Best City for New College Grads (RentHop)
• 31st Best Place to Start a Career (WalletHub)