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Under Goodyear's City Manager/Council form of government, the City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the city. The City Manager is appointed by and reports directly to the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager oversees the operations of the city and serves as head administrator to all employees in the 14 operating departments. The City Attorney and Municipal Judge also are appointees of the City Council.
The City Manager is responsible for assuring that city services are performed in accordance with City Council policies and goals and within the capability of the city's resources. The City Manager presents the city budget to the City Council and keeps it advised of the city's financial condition and the future needs of the city. The City Manager is responsible for the long-range strategic planning for the organization and the development of recommendations to City Council on a variety of public policy issues.
The Deputy City Managers and Government Relations division reports directly to the City Manager. All other city operations fall under the supervision of three deputy city managers.
Each Deputy City Manager oversees the work of several department directors. They advise the City Manager regarding program needs and the preparation and presentation of programs for approval by the City Manager and City Council.
City Manager - Bryan Langley |
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Bryan Langley serves as city manager for the City of Goodyear, where he leads city operations and works alongside the mayor, city council, employees and community partners to support Goodyear’s continued growth and long-term success. Focused on delivering high-quality public services, maintaining strong financial stewardship and advancing strategic priorities, Langley is committed to strengthening Goodyear as a premier community and employer of choice. With extensive experience leading fast-growing communities, Langley brings a collaborative and results-driven approach to local government leadership. He is focused on supporting responsible growth, investing in infrastructure, enhancing organizational performance and ensuring the city remains responsive to the needs of residents and businesses. Prior to joining Goodyear, Langley served as city manager for Kyle, Texas, where he advanced major infrastructure and operational initiatives, including a $294 million road bond program and a $200 million wastewater treatment plant expansion, while strengthening economic development efforts and enhancing public services. Langley also served as city manager in Burleson, Texas, where he improved the city’s financial position, reduced the property tax rate over multiple years and implemented a citywide strategic plan focused on performance and accountability. Earlier in his career, he served as deputy city manager/chief operating officer for Denton, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Texas, as well as a Master of Science in Accounting and Information Management from the University of Texas at Dallas. Phone: 623-882-7063 |
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Deputy City Manager - Kini Knudson |
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Kini Knudson joined Goodyear's executive team in October 2023. He has more than 23 years of experience in local government, most recently at the City of Phoenix where he was the Street Transportation Director. Kini has been responsible for the day-to-day management of Phoenix's nearly 5,000-mile street network and helped Phoenix successfully advance $200 million in street paving projects, developed the city's first Road Safety Action Plan, launched Phoenix's Cool Pavement and Cool Corridors programs and secured more than $50 millions in federal grants. He has worked in several departments over the span of his 23-year career, including Development Services, Public Transit, Aviation, Engineering and Architectural Services. Prior to working at the City of Phoenix, Kini was an officer in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. Kini spent time stationed in southern Spain and in the Washington D.C. area. Kini has an MBA from Arizona State University and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona. Kini is also a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona. Phone: 623-882-7063 |
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Deputy City Manager - Rachel Garcia |
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Rachel Garcia joined Goodyear’s executive team in the role of Deputy City Manager in January 2025. She is an Arizona native and dedicated public servant with 20 years of leadership experience across state and county government sectors. Formerly, Rachel was the Deputy Assistant Director of Preparedness, Chief of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Trauma, and Principal Investigator for the CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Program at the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). She also previously served as the Deputy Chief of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, and has assisted with multiple Health Emergency Operations Center responses at ADHS. Before joining ADHS, she was an Assistant Director of Public Health in Pinal County, where she oversaw Community and Correctional Health programs. She also served in multiple public health research and community outreach positions at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she earned her Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Science degrees and completed Susan G. Komen and National Science Foundation fellowships. Phone: 623-882-7865 |
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