City Council Work Session - 06/08/2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Goodyear held on June 8, 2026, focused primarily on an update regarding the city's ongoing culture journey as part of its strategic plan for fiscal years 2026-2028. Human Resources leadership presented detailed information on initiatives aimed at strengthening employee engagement, leadership development, and operational excellence to enhance service delivery to the community. Key highlights included the use of Gallup Q12 engagement surveys showing significant improvements in employee engagement rates, mentorship programs, onboarding processes, and efforts to define "best work" standards across departments. While no specific procurement or contracting decisions were discussed, the session emphasized the importance of investing in workforce culture to sustain organizational performance amid rapid city growth and service demands. Council members expressed interest in correlating employee engagement data with resident satisfaction metrics in future reports to ensure alignment between workforce culture and community service outcomes.