January 8, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Christopher J. Brady, City Manager of Mesa announced today that he will retire on May 31, 2025, concluding a 19-year tenure leading the nation’s 36th largest city.
As chief administrative officer of Arizona’s third-largest city since 2006, Brady has overseen Mesa’s evolution into a thriving municipality of over 500,000 residents, managing approximately 4,000 employees and an annual operating and capital budget of $2.6 billion. Under his leadership, Mesa has undergone significant organizational reforms while maintaining exceptional municipal services and fiscal responsibility.
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve Mesa. I have had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated Mesa employees to bring the vision of our Mayors and Councilmembers to life,” said Mesa City Manager Chris Brady. “Throughout my tenure in Mesa, my guiding principles have been knowledge, respect, and integrity. I hope that by upholding these values, I have made a positive difference in the lives of our residents and employees. It has truly been a great experience!”
Brady’s tenure has been marked by substantial achievements in fiscal management and operational efficiency. He successfully steered Mesa through challenging economic periods and a pandemic while implementing innovative financial strategies, including the passage of several capital bond initiatives for parks, streets and public safety.
Prior to his service in Mesa, Brady brought more than a decade of municipal leadership experience. He served as Assistant City Manager of San Antonio for ten years and held executive management positions in Bellaire and Houston, Texas, and Provo, Utah.
Brady announced the news this morning in a farewell letter to employees. He will work closely with the Mayor and City Council in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition as they select Mesa”s next city manager.
