City Manager's Office
The City of Phoenix operates under the Council-Manager form of government where the City Manager is the chief executive who provides the leadership and direction for the operation of the government.
The City Manager is appointed by and reports directly to the City Council. The City Manager is responsible for the overall administration of the City and for seeing that City Council policies are carried out. The duties of the City Manager include coordinating the work of all City departments and advising the City Council on matters relative to the operation of those departments; preparing the annual budget and administering the budget after it is adopted by Council; appointing all department heads (except the City Clerk and the City Attorney) and serving as the final administrative authority on personnel matters.
City Manager - Eric Swanson
Eric has over 35 years of experience in local government management. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of South Dakota. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, in 2017, after 30 years of service. Eric enjoys working with the residents, City Council, and City staff of Phoenix. He encourages anyone with questions to contact him regarding upcoming infrastructure projects, community engagement, input on City Activities, and supporting local businesses.