Kevin Snyder has been appointed as Chandler’s new development services director, effective August 2024. With over 30 years of planning and development experience spanning Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington, Snyder succeeds Derek Horn, who retired in July 2023. In his role, Snyder will oversee Chandler’s planning and zoning, building safety, development engineering, civil plan review, permits, geographic information systems, and utility agreements. He will lead a team dedicated to upholding the city’s rigorous standards for quality and safety in its built environment.