Kevin Snyder, via City of Chandler
By Independent Newsmedia
Chandler City Manager Josh Wright recently announced the hiring of Kevin Snyder as Chandler’s new development services director. Snyder is slated to begin his new role in August 2024.
Snyder replaces Derek Horn, who retired in July 2023.
“I am excited to welcome Kevin as our new development services director to build upon the outstanding long-range planning and quality of development that shape our community,” Wright said in a news release. “His leadership of Development Services will guide the city’s upcoming General Plan update and a variety of critical services provided for residents and the business community.”
Snyder has more than 30 years of planning and development experience working with city governments in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington and in the private sector. He has served since 2019 as Community Development Director for Indio, Calif., overseeing building and safety, housing and neighborhoods, permits and land-use planning.