05/04/2026 City Council Meeting 1 of 2

The City of Avondale, AZ held a City Council meeting on May 4, 2026, which included several proclamations recognizing Law Day, Economic Development, Tourism, Small Business Month, and Building Safety Month. The meeting featured presentations on economic development initiatives, including small business accelerator programs and sustainability efforts. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public safety concerns following a tragic incident involving a child, with community members urging the council to prioritize pedestrian safety improvements such as crosswalks and reduced speed limits on Lower Buckeye Road. The council discussed and ultimately approved a $33,000 retention raise for City Manager Ron Corbin to keep him from seeking employment elsewhere, despite some opposition citing budget constraints and timing of the raise. The council also reviewed and tentatively adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget, setting expenditure limits and noting that future budget amendments would be required to fund infrastructure improvements like crosswalks once studies are completed.