By Cliff Summerhill, Special for Wrangler News
In a sign of the ever‐changing technological times we live in, Chandler has implemented the ability for residents to pay their utility bills using cryptocurrency.
“We made an assumption that with so many tech companies within the city boundaries, their employees may delve into cryptocurrency with their strong technical skills,” said Dawn Lang, Chandler deputy city manager and chief financial officer. “So, we wanted to be sensitive to that.”
Chandler is home to some of the largest tech companies in the U.S., including Intel, NXP Semiconductors and Microchip Technology. According to the city, there are more than 26,000 employees among 268 tech companies within Chandler’s boundaries.
Chandler joins a handful of municipalities across the country that accept cryptocurrency as payment for city services.
As of February, Colorado was the first state to accept virtual currency for state‐level fees and charges.
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