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Chandler highlights airport day turnout, business expansion and upcoming State of the City
Summary
At the Feb. 5 meeting Mayor Hartke and council members celebrated Airport Day (nearly 15,000 attendees), announced CE Precision Assemblies will expand in Chandler with a nearly 40,000 sq. ft. facility, and invited residents to the State of the City event; details for the Innovation Fair hours were given but the calendar datewas unclear in the transcript.
Chandler — City leaders used the Feb. 5 council meeting to highlight recent community events and business activity and to invite residents to upcoming civic events.
Mayor Hartke said the city "hosted airport day and welcomed nearly 15,000 people" out to the airport, calling it a successful community day that gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at a busy general-aviation airport. The mayor also congratulated the Chandler Unified School District on selecting Dr. Anna Battle as superintendent.
Council member Ellis announced that CE Precision Assemblies, an aerospace manufacturer based in Chandler, plans to expand with a nearly 40,000-square-foot facility on the city's west side, and invited the public to the Police Pizza ribbon-cutting on Monday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. The mayor invited residents to the State of the City address (reception at 5:30 p.m., formal remarks at 6:30 p.m.; event RSVP information posted on the city's website).
Council member Orlando promoted the annual Innovation Fair at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, listing hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and emphasizing hands-on STEM exhibits and partnerships with the school district; the transcript's calendar phrasing for the fair's date was unclear and the exact calendar date is not specified in the record. Vice mayor Encinas and other council members praised airport staff and volunteers for the Airport Day turnout.
No formal votes or policy changes accompanied these announcements in the meeting transcript.
