The Chandler City Council voted Aug. 18 to designate Juneteenth (June 19) as an official paid city holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery specifically in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It was made a federal holiday in 2021.
Beginning in 2023, city administrative offices will be closed in observation of Juneteenth, while essential operations such as police and fire response, water distribution and treatment, solid waste and recycling collection will continue to be provided. The city's public libraries, parks, recreation and aquatic centers will remain open for to serve Chandler residents.
