City Council Work Session - 01/05/2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Goodyear held on January 5, 2026, focused primarily on updates to the city's 2026 state and federal legislative agenda and strategic workforce planning initiatives. The government affairs officers presented on legislative priorities including affordable housing, water resource management, local revenue impacts, and energy infrastructure, highlighting ongoing advocacy efforts and anticipated bills. They emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships with legislators and community engagement to influence policy outcomes. Additionally, the session covered the city's upcoming three to five-year staffing and succession planning efforts, including a comprehensive classification and compensation study aimed at optimizing workforce retention, addressing retirement projections, and ensuring competitive pay structures. The council discussed the scope of the study, peer city comparisons, and strategies for recruitment and retention, with plans to return with recommendations during future budget cycles. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the compensation study procurement process was noted to begin mid-2026.