Chandler, Arizona, Proposition 411, Clarify Appointment and Termination of City Manager Charter Amendment (November 2025)
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| Topic City governance and Local charter amendments |
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Chandler Proposition 411 was on the ballot as a referral in Chandler on November 4, 2025. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to clarify that the city council may determine the term of the city manager and the severance pay in the event of termination. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to clarify that the city council may determine the term of the city manager and the severance pay in the event of termination. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Proposition 411.
Election results
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30,139 | 62.49% | ||
| No | 18,088 | 37.51% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 411 was as follows:
| “ | Amending Article III, Sections 3.01 and 3.02 of the Chandler City Charter regarding the appointment and removal of the city manager. The charter amendment specifies that the city council may appoint a city manager for such term as the council deems appropriate and establish by agreement with the manager the severance pay due in the event of the manager’s termination. A “yes” vote shall have the effect of authorizing the city council to establish the term for which a city manager shall be appointed, and the severance pay due in the event of the manager’s termination. A “no” vote shall have the effect of retaining the existing charter language stating that a city manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term and entitled to two months’ severance pay. Shall the above-described charter amendment be adopted? ____ YES ____ NO | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Chandler.
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