Served as city manager 2013-2021

Phoenix is bringing back Ed Zuercher as city manager.

Zuercher will take the reigns from retiring City Manager Jeff Barton, who took over for Zuercher when he retired in 2021.

Council approved the hiring 5-4 in its Wednesday meeting. Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien and Councilmembers Kevin Robinson, Debra Stark and Jim Waring voted yes. Councilmembers Betty Guardado, Anna Hernandez, Kesha Hodge Washington and Laura Pastor voted against.

“He loves Phoenix. He loves its history, its diversity and its promise," Gallego said. "He was the right person to lead us in the past when he helped us get through Great Recession, some of the most difficult times for our city. But what matters much more is he is the right person to lead us into the future.”

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