Young Family Attraction Campaign

At a glance

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  • What: Item 18 is a service agreement with a marketing agency (captioned "Eddie Alexander") for a campaign to attract young families and professionals to Chandler.
  • Where it stands: called in by Councilmember Orlando on 2026-10-12; broadly supported.
  • Next: a 10-week discovery phase starting in November, then measurable goals reported to council.

Details

  • One-year term with four one-year renewal options, chosen from 17 proposals; school districts helped select it.
  • Funding is one-time: $10,000 from each of four school districts and a $150,000 grant from the Chandler Industrial Development Authority. Staff expect to ask for more in the budget process.
  • Aims at labor force, consumer spending, revenue and school enrollment trends.
  • Suggestions: involve real estate groups and healthcare employers; regular updates.

Sources

Discussion time

About 10 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting Minutes
2026-10-12 - City Council Study Session 10

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