Development & economy in Arizona local government
What Arizona city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
646 Arizona meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arizona with the most development & economy activity
- Mesa, AZ (101)
- Prescott, AZ (70)
- Tempe, AZ (46)
- Surprise, AZ (43)
- Apache Junction, AZ (39)
- Queen Creek, AZ (39)
- Page, AZ (37)
- Avondale, AZ (26)
- Kingman, AZ (22)
- Nogales, AZ (20)
- Wickenburg, AZ (18)
- Maricopa, AZ (16)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to discuss and apply for CDBG funds for park improvements
The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the selection and use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The body will consider resolutions to apply for state funding and commit local leverage funds.
Commission will discuss a retiree’s return‑to‑work as a civilian investigator
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Commission for Police will meet on July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The board will approve the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and certify full‑time recruits under Arizona statutes. It will consider whether retiree Ryan Manley may return to work…
Council reviews HUD funding and Ovio mixed-use project near Sycamore station
The Mesa City Council will convene an executive session for legal advice on Falcon Field Airport landing fees, then resume the public meeting. Council members will discuss items for the July 20 regular meeting, including a presentation on HUD and human services funding for FY 2027/2028 and a proposed Development…
Maricopa committee to consider CDBG-CV funding adjustment
The Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on July 15, 2026. The primary agenda item is a possible action to approve a proposed adjustment to CDBG-CV funding. Remaining items cover standard call-to-order and roll-call procedures before adjournment.
Board discusses Boeing ACA expansion and elects officers
The Design Review Board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair during a study session. The board will also discuss a preliminary design review for a manufacturing facility expansion.
Clean City Commission to discuss beautification and youth programs
The Clean City Commission will review the event calendar and the Adopt-a-Block Program. Members will also discuss potential youth program sponsorships and the addition of beautification signage in Kingman.
City Council approves major rezoning of 78‑acre Houser Crossing area
The Eloy City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for IT services, a waterline upgrade, and an ADA ramp. Council members will discuss a General Plan amendment and zoning map change that would rezone about 78 acres at the northwest corner of West Houser Road and North Eleven Mile Corner Road…
Board to consider 50-foot sign variance for Allsup's Convenience Stores
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 50-foot, double-faced illuminated pylon sign. The proposed sign exceeds the current 12-foot height limit for the General Services (C-3) Zoning District.
Public hearing on marijuana dispensary zoning rules
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and may vote on a text amendment to Town Code Section 18.42 (Business Zones) regulating marijuana dispensary uses. They will also discuss American Planning Association membership benefits and hear a director's report.
Economic Development and Transportation Committee meeting on July 8, 2026
The committee met to select leadership and receive updates on town business. Discussion included a presentation on Town of Wickenburg funded grants and a report regarding tourism marketing.
CDAC to appoint new chair and vice chair
The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold an organizational meeting to appoint a new chair and vice chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive an orientation. No substantive policy or funding decisions are on the agenda.
Council reviews development fee study update and approves fleet contracts.
The Apache Junction City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed update to the city's development fee study. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $1.03 million fleet vehicle purchase and a $22,004 economic development contract. Standard updates and awards will be presented.
Council to consider closed-door talks on water rights, annexations, HPEC, lawsuit
This special meeting is to decide whether to enter executive session. If approved, the council will discuss legal advice on water rights agreements, annexations and utility services, development at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, litigation Sentry Storage LLC v. Town of Queen Creek, and regulatory enforcement…
Commission to consider rezone of 3.11 acres at 163rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning change for a property in District 1. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2026.
Council to decide on ending Singh Organic lease, $48.5M housing bonds
The Tempe City Council will vote on a resolution to not renew the land lease with Singh Organic Soils, effectively ending the urban agriculture project. They will also consider issuing up to $48.5 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Residences at Dorsey. Other major items include adopting the FY2027…
Board considers a 750-acre plan amendment and a 261-unit Eastmark apartment project
The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two major development proposals, including a 750-acre boundary adjustment near Elliot Road and a new 261-unit apartment complex at Eastmark. The board will also review proposed updates to the city's zoning code covering accessory dwelling units, electric…
Economic development commission to discuss conference attendance and retail report
The Kingman Economic Development Advisory Commission will consider approval of February 2026 minutes, discuss upcoming conference opportunities for commissioners, and receive informational reports on retail activity (via The Retail Coach), the ASU I-11/I-40 connector project, the ICSC conference, trade shows, and…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget and set property tax levy
The council will hold a public hearing and then adopt the final FY2027 budget, expenditure limitation, and property tax levy. They will also consider revised ballot language for three charter amendments and amend hillside development standards for multi-family and commercial projects.
City Council to adopt the final FY 2026-27 budget and property tax levy.
The council will vote on the upcoming fiscal year's final budget and property tax levy. Additional actions include approving airport infrastructure grants, housing rehabilitation guidelines, and a rezoning for a new residential development.
Planning commission considers rezoning 6.7 acres for a 146-unit apartment project.
The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 6.7-acre parcel. Developers are seeking to change the zoning to allow a 146-unit, two-story apartment complex. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and schedule its next regular meeting for July 14.
Council to vote on extension for 1,326 residential lots
The Eloy City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a one-year time extension for eight preliminary plats totaling 1,326 residential lots, accepting a $140,300 grant for police overtime, and authorizing drainage culvert replacement at W. Shedd Road and N. Estrella Road. Under business items…
Council to vote on rezoning 160 acres from agriculture to industrial near Highway 87
The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings and consider final votes on rezoning 160 acres near South Highway 87 and East Hanna Road from Agricultural (AG) to General Industrial (I-2), and a major amendment to the 3,212-acre Sandia Planned Area Development near Woodruff and Macrae roads. A second public…
Town Council to adopt $113 million FY2027 budget, consider TEP rate increases
The Sahuarita Town Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget totaling $113,036,970. They will also discuss proposed rate increases from Tucson Electric Power and a power line project, consider a redevelopment incentive for the former Desert Sky Theater, and amend sports field rental fees.
Commission to vote on rezoning 422 acres for mixed-density and industrial use
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two major rezoning requests. The first involves rezoning 160 acres from Rural Residential to Residential Medium Density near Deer Valley Road and 231st Avenue. The second, more significant request, seeks to rezone 422 acres from Buena Vista Ranch PAD and…
City Council considers rezoning and PUD for Van Born Road development
The City Council will vote on rezoning a parcel on Van Born Road to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a project including self-storage and medical office space. The body is also reviewing the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 fee schedule and numerous departmental purchase agreements.
Board to consider Opportunity Zones 2.0 recommendations and various service contracts
The Board of Supervisors will decide on the prioritization of Opportunity Zones 2.0 census tracts for the Arizona Commerce Authority. Members will also consider several service agreements, legal payments, and a tax compromise agreement. The meeting includes a discussion on animal shelter services and community…
Proposed city code changes to preserve shoreline public access
The Commission will consider a public hearing regarding amendments to the city development code. The proposed changes target the Mixed Use-Channel Riverwalk District and Island-Body Beach District.
Commission considers self-storage facility and zoning changes for Bank Street
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a permit for a new self-storage facility and a zoning text amendment. The body will also consider a request to abandon a right-of-way on Broadway Avenue.
Council discusses fuel contracts, street maintenance, and engineering services
The Council will review several public works and economic development items. Discussions include a bulk fuel purchase agreement, upcoming street maintenance plans, and on-call engineering service providers.
Committee to review Emergency Home Repair Program and UC agreements
The Community Development Advisory Committee will hear an overview of the Emergency Home Repair Program and consider approval of March 11 meeting minutes. Staff will also provide updates on UC Agreements Renewals and AAP Status. Public comment is invited.
Committee reviews several new home builds and residential remodel projects
The committee will review multiple applications for hillside construction, including two new single-family residences and two property improvements. Members will also discuss upcoming training regarding hillside development regulations.
Council discusses solar overlay zone caps and setbacks
The council held a public hearing on the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (home rule option) for the 2026 election, with no public comments. They discussed a draft updated zoning ordinance, including new regulations on inoperable vehicles (30-day repair limit) and chickens (hens only). The main discussion focused on…
Hotel & commercial project at Longbow reviewed
The Design Review Board will vote on a design review and alternative compliance for the Longbow Mixed-Use project, which proposes a hotel and future commercial development on 3.3 acres near Recker and Longbow. They will also discuss preliminary design reviews for a vehicle sales expansion on East Main Street and a new…
Council to consider $101M tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
The Eloy City Council will consider adopting a tentative budget of $101,339,705 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The consent agenda includes contract extensions for engineering and inspection services, a waterline loop project, a police policy management contract, and several final plats for property adjustments and a truck…
Council to vote on new police union contract for 2026-2029
The Sahuarita Town Council will discuss and possibly adopt a new police union contract (FOP MOU) for 2026-2029, along with a redevelopment incentive agreement for Roadhouse Cinemas at the former Desert Sky Theater. They will also vote on a $750,000 engineering services contract with Psomas, an inmate labor program…
Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and approve $291k CDBG plan
The City Council will hold a public hearing on how to spend approximately $291,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds, with staff recommending sidewalk and ADA improvements on 3rd Avenue. They will also vote on the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and consider several other resolutions and contracts…
Committee to review Spring Training, downtown development, and arts economic impact
This is a study session where the Economic Development Committee will hear presentations and discuss several ongoing initiatives. Topics include Spring Training 2026, downtown Mesa projects, a Redevelopment Toolkit, arts and culture economic impact, and the citywide economic strategic planning process. Visit Mesa will…
Council discusses AC by Marriott hotel at Main & Centennial Way
The City Council will discuss and provide direction on a proposed development agreement and government property lease for a new AC by Marriott hotel. They will also consider appointments to various boards and committees.
Council to vote on 13 liquor licenses, $10.9M transformer contract, and park renovations
Mesa City Council will act on a consent agenda covering 13 liquor license applications for bars, restaurants, stores, and a farm winery across all six districts. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $10.9M annual contract for electric utility transformers, a $1.4M playground renovation at two…
June 4 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting canceled
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026, was canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems.