MATT ORLANDO
Nonpartisan candidate for Mayor of Chandler, Arizona. An Air Force veteran and city councilmember running a potholes-and-streetlights campaign — because local government delivers by staying non-partisan.
Operational Background
The Case for Independence
“I am a current city councilmember running a purely potholes-and-streetlights campaign, and I have always led as a unifier of my community. I am tired of partisan political games and the hyper-partisan, nationalized way some run local races. I want to bring my forward-looking, balanced approach to the mayorship and continue a legacy of pragmatic, principled leadership.”
In His Words
“Local government delivers by being non-partisan.”
MATT ORLANDO · Air Force Veteran · Chandler City Council
Where He Stands
Priorities for the City of Chandler
Safe & Stable Neighborhoods
Keeping Chandler safe and livable — with the backing of the firefighters and police who have endorsed this campaign.
Jobs & Local Business
Good jobs and economic growth, improving the environment for local businesses and anchor employers like Intel.
Quality of Life
Protecting Chandler's quality of life through steady-handed, balanced budgets and the water-access negotiations that secure the city's future.
The Race
Why It Matters
- Local leadership that stays non-partisan — and keeps national politics out of City Hall.
- A veteran and proven unifier with several terms of service on the Chandler City Council.
- Backed by the firefighters and police who know the city best.
Backed By
- United Phoenix Firefighters Association, Local 493
- Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS)
- Arizona Police Association
The Opportunity
Chandler's government has thrived for decades on non-partisanship. Matt is running to keep it that way — against an opponent working to nationalize a local race.