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The city of Chandler, Arizona, saved about double the amount it usually does on job vacancies through a COVID-19 hiring freeze, and is giving that money to the employees for an outstanding performance amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Shutterstock)
CHANDLER, AZ Cities across the United States have largely been negatively impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic, but one Phoenix suburb has seen the opposite effect.
City council members in Chandler voted this week to split the approximately $5.5 million saved as part of a COVID-19 hiring freeze among city employees as part of an exceptional performance award. Team Chandler rose to the occasion and maintained a high level of service to Chandler residents while keeping city operations and services functioning, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said during an April 8 Chandler City Council meeting before the measure was passed.