El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo's State of the City [2026]

The City of El Mirage's State of the City address on February 19, 2026, presented by Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, highlighted significant capital investments and economic growth. The city has invested nearly $47 million in capital infrastructure and public safety over the past seven years, including road improvements and expansion of the industrial district, which has facilitated over 1.2 million square feet of new industrial and commercial development and created 1,200 new jobs. The city council passed a balanced budget, increased reserves from $33.5 million to $94.5 million over five years, and reduced the primary property tax rate by nearly 30% over seven years. Public safety enhancements include the use of drones by the police department, and communication improvements feature a new streaming system and a mass notification system with over 15,000 subscribers. The city also unveiled a new ten-year parks and recreation master plan and established its first youth advisory commission. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed, but the address emphasized ongoing capital projects and technology investments in public safety and communications.