The average age of a Chandler resident is creeping upward – and that could be a problem for the city’s future.
“It’s often said demographics drive destiny and as an advanced economy, we need young workers to constantly keep us economically competitive,” said Micah Miranda, Chandler’s director of economic development.
Miranda’s office is proposing the City Council approve spending $150,000 for a digital marketing campaign that would target young families and encourage them to move to Chandler. The city’s Industrial Development Authority approved recommending the plan on a 4-0 vote on March 11…