City Council Meetings | May 4, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

The City Council meeting of Casa Grande on May 4, 2026, featured a detailed presentation by Arizona State University graduate students on water conservation strategies aligned with the city's 2030 general plan. The students provided a comprehensive gap analysis of current water conservation policies, economic and housing growth scenarios impacting water demand, and proposed several code amendments including adopting a standardized plant list, defining water waste, requiring drip irrigation, and implementing turf restrictions. They also introduced a Water Adjusted Value Index tool to support city decision-making on economic productivity relative to water use, and recommended community engagement initiatives such as surveys and rebate programs to increase public buy-in. The council expressed support for these recommendations and indicated readiness to incorporate them into city policy. Additionally, the meeting included a legislative update highlighting stalled state budget negotiations and various bills affecting municipal authority, development fees, and infrastructure funding, with some bills passed and others pending due to a moratorium. The council discussed concerns about state legislation potentially limiting local regulatory powers, particularly regarding housing and fee structures.