Chandler Daily Brief: Council Agenda, Workforce Summit, and a Free Library Workshop

Here are Chandler’s key local items for Tuesday, organized with the most time-sensitive details first. If you only have a minute, check the calendar section near the bottom and save the links for later.

1) City Council: Special meeting held Monday evening

A Chandler City Council special meeting was scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, with an agenda posted for public review. For residents who like to follow the city’s decision-making closely, the posted agenda is the clearest snapshot of what was up for discussion and what could be headed toward future votes.

If you’re tracking a specific topic, it’s worth scanning the agenda materials so you can stay oriented before the next regular meeting cycle. 

2) Workforce & schools: Regional summit set for Friday

Local chambers are promoting a Regional Business & Education Summit aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline and better aligning training with employer needs. The event is set for Friday, Feb. 27, in Chandler at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Agave Room, with a morning schedule designed for employers, educators, and policymakers.

If your work touches hiring, training, or education pathways, this is one of those meetings that can help you understand what partners across the region are prioritizing right now. 

3) Tonight: ‘Bloom in Color Year-Round’ at the Downtown Library

For a practical, local alternative to another screen-heavy evening, the Downtown Library is hosting a free session called Bloom in Color Year-Round tonight, Feb. 24. The workshop focuses on low-water landscaping, with plants that can provide seasonal blooms across the year, plus basic selection and care tips.

This is especially handy if you’re trying to plan a yard refresh without committing to a high-water, high-maintenance routine. 

Quick takeaways (save for later)

• City decisions: Start with the posted agenda to see what was on the table at Monday’s special meeting.
• Regional workforce: Friday’s summit is framed around connecting education and employer needs.
• Tonight’s workshop: Free, local, and geared toward low-water color that lasts through the seasons.

On the calendar

• Feb. 24: ‘Bloom in Color Year-Round’ workshop (Downtown Library)
• Feb. 27: Regional Business & Education Summit (Chandler-Gilbert Community College)
• Ongoing: Review posted council agendas to follow items headed to future votes

Sources

• https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/city-council-special-meeting
• https://nationaltoday.com/us/az/chandler/news/2026/02/23/arizona-chambers-host-2026-workforce-summit-to-address-talent-pipeline-challenges/
• https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/bloom-color-year-round