The League of Arizona Cities and Towns serves the 92 cities and towns in Arizona through education, advocacy, policy development, technical assistance & more.
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Behind every great community is an all-star team making it happen. 🌟
During #AZCityWeek, we’re celebrating the all-stars who keep our cities and towns running: city managers, town clerks, attorneys, finance and budget teams, and administrative professionals. Their behind-the-scenes leadership helps make our communities exceptional places to call home.
🎉 Congratulations to the nine Arizona cities and towns named among @usnews’ 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2026–2027!
@GilbertYourTown, @cityofchandler, @TownofQC, @townofmarana, @SierraVistaAZ, @visitpeoriaaz, @scottsdaleazgov, @AZSurprise & @GoodyearAZGov
🔗 realestate.usnews.com/places…
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The @EVPartnership thanks @MesaEconDev Jaye O’Donnell for organizing the #MesaNexus gathering! Why Mesa? Why now? Answers were given by @CityofMesa @CityofMesaMayor & a Panel of @Boeing @markgaspers, Vestar, OX Urban Properties & #MesaAZ City Mgr @scottjbutler. #MesaGrowth
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The chips that power our phones, computers, cars and so much more are being made right here in Phoenix.
TSMC’s second fab in North Phoenix has completed construction, with volume production expected to begin next year. Proud that our city is helping lead the way in strengthening the American supply chain.
yourvalley.net/stories/secon…
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October 18-24 is @AzCities & Towns Week! What is your favorite thing about Glendale? #AZCityWeek
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🎨 This #AZCityWeek, we're celebrating Scottsdale's arts and culture! 🌵🌸
Sunset Desert in Bloom, a 36-by-15-foot mural by local artist Courtney Larsen, brings Sonoran Desert color to Scottsdale Civic Center.
Have you spotted it? Tag us in your photos!
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We’re kicking off Arizona Cities & Towns Week by celebrating creativity in our community! 🎨
This year, Buckeye had the opportunity to host Gallery 37, a West Valley Arts Council program that gives young artists hands-on experience creating public art.
Over five weeks, 13 students worked alongside a professional artist to design and bring a permanent mural to life at Sundance Park, all while earning college credit!
We recently celebrated these talented students and their incredible contribution to our community. Their creativity has left a lasting mark on Buckeye for years to come! 👏
#AZCityWeek #CityofBuckeye #BuckeyeAZ
The faces and places that make Arizona a great place to call home. 🌵💛
From libraries and museums to public safety and community celebrations, we’re celebrating the people who keep our cities and towns running, keep us safe, and bring us together every day.
See your community? Give it a shoutout below! 👇
Celebrate #AZCityWeek with us all week long! Need ideas? 💡🔗 Use our toolkit: tinyurl.com/azcityweek26
🗓️ Arizona Cities & Towns Week kicks off Sunday! 🎉
Join us October 18–24 for the 25th annual #AZCityWeek as we celebrate the services, public works, and dedicated local teams that keep Arizona’s communities running every day.
Need inspiration? Our toolkit has sample press releases, social media graphics, event ideas and more to help your city or town celebrate and showcase what makes your community special!
🔗 Explore the toolkit: azleague.org/256/Arizona-Cit…
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🏘 Town Launches Public Dashboard for Permitted Short-Term Rentals
The Town of Fountain Hills launched a public dashboard that shows every short-term rental property with an active Town permit, providing residents more transparency.
Full details ➡ bit.ly/4s3V2UH
📍 @GilbertYourTown is taking action to expand affordable housing, working with ARM of Save the Family to purchase and rehabilitate two additional rental homes using federal funding.
The town’s 15-year partnership already provides 24 affordable homes for 89 residents. The planned additions would help more families find stability as housing and everyday costs rise.
Local partnerships. Practical solutions. More families with a place to call home.
Read more from @abc15 abc15.com/news/region-southe…
#AZCitySolutions
✨ HERizon: Built for This Moment. Built for You.
Join women leaders from across Arizona at the 2026 Arizona Women Leading Government Conference for two days of inspiration, connection, and practical tools to help you lead with confidence.
Explore ways to strengthen your influence, navigate change, communicate with impact, and shape your next leadership chapter—all while sustaining your energy and well-being.
📅 October 22–23, 2026
📍 Mesa Convention Center | Mesa, AZ
Be part of the conversation about The Power of Women Leading Now.
🔗 Register today: leagueaz.org/e/26azwlg/index…
"The decisions made in cities around the world over the next few years will shape not only the future of AI, but the future liveability and sustainability of cities themselves." @MayorGallego and Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece joined forces to launch the Global Urban Data Centers Pact at London Climate Week.
🔗 Read their op-ed via @ClimateMayors: climatemayors.org/opinion-ph…
Data centers shouldn’t increase energy bills, strain water supplies or undermine climate targets—and they must give back to the communities they’re in. We can address these issues while continuing to be a leader in technology. More from my discussion on @CNN.
💰 🌆 Small municipalities face unique financial challenges. Proactive planning can make all the difference.
Join @AzCities for a virtual training session focused on financial forecasting and strategic budgeting. Participants will learn practical approaches to anticipating financial pressures, making informed policy decisions, and strengthening long-term financial stability.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom
🎙️ Pat Walker, Principal Owner, Pat Walker Consulting
💵 $50
Register 🔜 tinyurl.com/leaguetraining20…
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Today ADOH celebrates 'National Property Managers Day' to recognize the invaluable contributions of affordable housing property managers who are committed to maintaining the integrity & functionality of affordable apartment communities in AZ like Phoenix Scholar House. (pictured)
🏠 What’s fueling Arizona’s housing crisis?
@CityofPhoenixAZ is now the nation’s top build-to-rent market and has served as Wall Street’s testing ground for turning single-family homes into investment assets since 2012.
✅ Arizona’s cities and towns continue approving and building housing, but supply alone won’t restore ownership while investors control tens of thousands.
Arizona’s housing debate must confront corporate ownership and preserve local control.
🔗 @kjzzphoenix kjzz.org/the-show/2026-09-15…
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Even short-term rental owners agree that local control is a good idea, in order to sort out bad actors in their industry. I'll continue to sponsor legislation that addresses these very concerns 👇 – at Brighton, CO
📺 Should Arizona communities have more say over short-term rentals affecting their neighborhoods?
@AzCities' @tsavageAZ and @AZ_Rene joined @KOLDNews to discuss why local leaders should be empowered to right-size regulations that fit the unique needs of their own communities.
Watch the full interview: kold.com/video/2026/06/24/sh…
🏗️ Transformational economic development is happening in @CITYOFMESA! City Council unanimously approved Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, the largest mixed-use development in Mesa's history!
The $3B project is expected to support 13,000+ jobs and nearly $60B in economic activity over 30 years.
🔗 Read more from @KTAR923
ktar.com/arizona-business/me…
Small town, big heart! 🌟 For the first time, @CityofEloy and the Eloy Chamber of Commerce teamed up to represent their community at the #LACT26 City Showcase.
Mayor Andy Sutton said the conference gave local leaders valuable opportunities to connect with elected officials, developers, investors, and other partners from across Arizona.
“The more deeply we understand the issues facing our city and our state, the better prepared we are to make solid, informed decisions for the people of Eloy.”
🔗 Read more from @PinalCentral: pinalcentral.com/eloy_enterp…
🚨It goes deeper than just buying up existing inventory. 👇 🆕 study found that corporate housing companies and institutional investors have systematically converted @CityofPhoenixAZ starter-home neighborhoods into speculative financial assets.@phoenixnewtimes reports 🔗 phoenixnewtimes.com/news/wal…
🤔 What’s driving Arizona’s housing shortage?
Let’s do the math. According to the Maricopa County Assessor's Office:
🏠 Corporate entities owning 100+ homes in Maricopa County = 33,906 units
🏠 Those owning 1,000+ = 28,661
Recent reports show Maricopa County's shortage= ~34,000 homes.
✅ The Reality Check: The number of single-family homes absorbed by large-scale corporate investors almost perfectly mirrors our total housing gap.
🎙️ @KTAR923 @Ponder_N