Mayor Gallego Outlines 'Future of Phoenix' at Valley Partnership Session
Mayor Gallego and City Manager Zuercher Outline 2026 Vision
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Manager Ed Zuercher addressed a gathering of business and civic leaders this morning at the Valley Partnership January Friday Morning Breakfast. Held at the Phoenix Country Club, the session focused on the municipal government’s strategic priorities for 2026, with a heavy emphasis on sustained economic development and the recruitment of major corporations to the Valley. Mayor Gallego highlighted the city's evolution into a global tech hub and discussed the infrastructure necessary to support the ongoing influx of residents and businesses.
During the program, City Manager Ed Zuercher detailed the city's plan to maintain economic momentum while addressing the practical needs of a growing metropolis. Key discussion points included urban density, transportation infrastructure, and the expansion of the city's industrial base. The event served as a high-level briefing for the development community on how the city intends to navigate the upcoming year’s fiscal and operational challenges.
DoD Maintenance Symposium Concludes at Convention Center
The Phoenix Convention Center is hosting the final sessions of the 2025 Department of Defense (DoD) Maintenance Symposium today. The event, which was rescheduled to January 20–23, 2026, has brought more than 3,000 military maintenance professionals, government officials, and industry partners to downtown Phoenix. Today’s agenda features presentations on the Maintenance Innovation Challenge, providing defense enterprise leaders with a direct look at new technologies designed to revolutionize military readiness. The symposium’s presence in Phoenix underscores the city's growing role in supporting federal defense and aerospace interests.
Joint State and Legislative Meetings in the Capital
Beyond municipal activities, several state-level government sessions are taking place in Phoenix today. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) is scheduled to hold a Joint Executive Legislative Meeting at 2:00 p.m. This high-level session is expected to review policy recommendations and legislative priorities for the current state session. Additionally, the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is convening its Full Council Meeting today to discuss advocacy and service improvements for residents across the state.
Public Notices and Maintenance
The City of Phoenix also issued a public notice regarding proposed revisions to flood hazard information along the CAP Wash East, affecting areas from I-17 to south of Loop 303. Residents are advised that city GIS mapping services may experience temporary outages starting at 7:00 p.m. this evening due to scheduled system upgrades, with full service expected to resume by Saturday evening.