Chandler Daily Brief: General Plan steps, crash update near Sun Lakes, and a health expo this weekend
Chandler, AZ – February 25, 2026 – Council advances major planning/election items, a fatal Sun Lakes crash update, and a health expo this weekend.
Top local headlines
1) City Council takes up home rule spending limits and the Chandler 2026 General Plan
Chandler City Council held a special meeting Monday night to hear public input on a proposed local alternative expenditure limitation (the home rule option) and to continue discussion on the city’s long-range General Plan update. The agenda also included action items to move the updated General Plan forward for voter ratification on a future primary ballot, along with formal notice for Chandler’s 2026 city elections.
Why it matters: the expenditure limitation and General Plan framework both shape what the city can fund and how growth is guided in coming years, from infrastructure to neighborhood development.
2) Crash near Chandler: two women and a dog died; investigation continues
Authorities released an update on a two-vehicle crash near Alma School and Riggs roads in Sun Lakes, near Chandler. Two women later died from their injuries and a dog in one of the vehicles also died. The remaining occupants were hospitalized, and investigators say the cause of the crash is still being determined.
3) Health and wellness expo set for Saturday in Chandler
A free Arizona Black Family Health and Wellness Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, at Grove Church in Chandler. Organizers say the event is focused on connecting families with health resources, screenings, and wellness education in a community setting.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Grove Church, 2777 S Gilbert Road, Chandler
- What to expect: free screenings and workshops, plus fitness and family activities
What to watch next
If the city moves these ballot items forward, residents should expect more public notices and clear deadlines for comment and voter information as the July 21, 2026 primary approaches.
Sources
- https://public.destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=ag&get_month=2&get_year=2026&id=24263&mt=ALL&seq=2175
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/city-council-special-meeting
- https://www.kold.com/2026/02/24/2-women-dog-dead-after-car-crash-near-chandler/
- https://www.abc15.com/news/black-history-month/black-family-health-wellness-expo-to-be-held-in-chandler-this-weekend
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