Phoenix, Arizona

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Residents of Phoenix

Registered voters elect the officials below.

Mayor

Executive
- Kate Gallego
The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
- City Manager / Administrator
  
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  The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
  - Police Chief
    
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    Leads the police department.
  - Fire Chief
    
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    Leads the fire and emergency services department.
  - Public Works Director
    
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    Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
  - Finance Director
    
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    The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
  - Planning & Zoning Director
    
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    Land use, zoning, building permits.
  - Parks & Recreation Director
    
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    Parks, programs, and public facilities.
City Council

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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
- City Clerk
  
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  Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
- City Attorney
  
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  The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
- Boards & Commissions
  
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  Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
Municipal Court

Judicial

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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
- Municipal Judge
  
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  Presides over the municipal court.

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Phoenix council meetings

What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.

Coming up

City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026, 2:30 PM

phoenix.gov

Details
25 items of legislation
- 26-1572 For Approval or Correction, the Minutes of the Formal Meeting on January 21, 2026
- 26-2387 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- 26-2308 Liquor License - Special Event - Arizona Wine Foundation Inc. - District 2
- 26-2193 Liquor License - Globe in the Dark - District 2
- 26-2345 Liquor License - Special Event - Our Sister Our Brother - District 3
- 26-2288 Liquor License - Mezcal - District 3
- 26-2296 Liquor License - Sushi Bros - District 3
- 26-2294 Liquor License - Too Sweet Cakes - District 3
- 26-2223 Liquor License - Yasha from Russia - District 3
- 26-2144 Liquor License - DiMaggio's Uptown - District 4
- 26-2232 Liquor License - Doubletree Phoenix Midtown - District 4
- 26-2216 Liquor License - Sauce Pizza & Wine #5107 - District 4
- 26-2233 Liquor License - Yoshi's - District 4
- 26-2270 Liquor License - B&R Fish Shop - District 6
- 26-2311 Liquor License - Mendocino Farms - District 6
- 26-2090 Liquor License - Sauce Pizza & Wine #5102 - District 6
- 26-2234 Liquor License - Special Event - The Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix - District 7
- 26-2231 Liquor License - Bistro Brunch Cocina Mexicana - District 7
- 26-2229 Liquor License - Federico's Mexican Food - District 7
- 26-2309 Liquor License - Special Event - Children's Museum of Phoenix - District 8
- 26-2290 Liquor License - Hampton Inn Phoenix-Airport - District 8
- 26-2073 Liquor License - Ingo's - District 8
- 26-2110 Salt River Project
- 26-2092 Acceptance and Dedication of an Easement for Public Utility Purposes (Ordinance S-53303) - District 3
- 26-2009 Grant of a Public Utility Easement for a City Project Located at 8130 N. Black Canyon Highway (Ordinance S-53301) - District 5

Recent

General Information Packet

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026

phoenix.gov

Details
2 items of legislation
- 26-2383 Human Services Department Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigation Support and Flexible Financial Assistance Programs Report - Citywide
- 26-2339 Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund Budget Supplemental Update Report - Citywide
Community Services and Education Subcommittee

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM

City Council Chambers

Details
7 items of legislation
- 26-2307 Minutes of the Community Services and Education Subcommittee Meeting
- 26-2131 2027-28 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Action Plan Process - Citywide
  Item Approved
- 26-2286 Update to the Neighborhood Services Department's Code Enforcement Policy - Citywide
- 26-2005 Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report - August - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
- 26-2255 Phoenix Public Library's College Depot: Gateway to GRIT - Citywide
- 26-1943 Head Start Governing Board Orientation - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
- 26-2051 Neighborhood Services Department Update on Infill Property Dispositions - Districts 4 and 8
City Council Policy Session

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 2:30 PM

phoenix.gov

Details
2 items of legislation
- 26-2221 Housing Phoenix Plan and Housing Trust Fund Update - Citywide
- 26-2320 Public Safety Improvements and Community Transparency Initiative Updates - Citywide
City Council Formal Meeting

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 2:30 PM

phoenix.gov

Details
25 items of legislation
- 26-2295 Mayor and Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
  Pass
- 26-2264 Liquor License - Special Event - Bibak Arizona - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2227 Liquor License - Special Event - Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2239 Liquor License - Special Event - W.R. Marksman Club, Inc. - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2102 Liquor License - Walgreens #3049 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2128 Liquor License - Walgreens #04139 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2127 Liquor License - Walgreens #04508 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2099 Liquor License - Walgreens #05266 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2070 Liquor License - Walgreens #06736 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2071 Liquor License - Walgreens #07110 - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2150 Liquor License - Bonitas - District 1
  Pass
- 26-2112 Liquor License - Sagewood - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2153 Liquor License - Walgreens #3132 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2160 Liquor License - Walgreens #03912 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2067 Liquor License - Walgreens #05453 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2074 Liquor License - Walgreens #09261 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2156 Liquor License - Walgreens #09472 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2188 Liquor License - Walgreens #12739 - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2151 Liquor License - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - District 2
  Pass
- 26-2182 Liquor License - Special Event - St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix - District 3
  Pass
- 26-2185 Liquor License - Walgreens #03191 - District 3
  Pass
- 26-2152 Liquor License - Walgreens #3477 - District 3
  Pass
- 26-2155 Liquor License - Walgreens #3593 - District 3
  Pass
- 26-2187 Liquor License - Walgreens #06599 - District 3
  Pass
- 26-2192 Liquor License - Walgreens #09057 - District 3
  Pass
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 AM

City Council Chambers

Details
5 items of legislation
- 26-2228 Minutes of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee Meeting
  approved
- 26-1773 Request to Issue a Solicitation for Final Design and a Solicitation for Construction of the 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor
  approved
- 26-2132 Taxicab Services Request to Award Contract - District 8
  approved
- 26-1993 Amend City Code - Section 36-158, Schedule I, Local Speed Limits at 10 Locations - Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
  approved
- 26-2080 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update - Citywide
  Item Discussed

Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.

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About Phoenix

How Phoenix is governed

Mayor

City Manager / Administrator

Police Chief

Fire Chief

Public Works Director

Finance Director

Planning & Zoning Director

Parks & Recreation Director

City Council

City Clerk

City Attorney

Boards & Commissions

Municipal Court

Municipal Judge

Phoenix council meetings

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