The City Manager, as the City's chief administrative officer, administers the functions of the City in accordance with the City Charter, Ordinances, and established policies.
The City Manager's Office provides centralized direction and leadership for the effective administration and operations of all municipal services for the City of Mesa as directed by the City Council and serves as the focal point for the management of the City staff departments.
The City Manager's Office prepares and submits to the City Council a balanced budget of municipal services in adherence with the policy goals and objectives by the City Council while employing such managerial techniques as needed to assure efficient and effective utilization of the City's resources.
Scott Butler was appointed in a unanimous vote by City Council to serve as Mesa City Manager effective June 1, 2025. He brings nearly 21 years of dedicated service to the City, most recently serving as Assistant City Manager since July 2022.
Throughout his tenure, Scott has overseen several critical departments including Police, Fire and Medical, Municipal Court, Transportation, Transit, Falson Field Airport, Public Information and Governmental Affairs. His previous roles include Deputy City Manager from 2015-2022 and Director of Governmental Affairs from 2008-2015. He has led numerous transformative projects, including securing the Chicago Cubs’ continued presence in Mesa, acquiring the Air Force Research Labs, developing State Route 24 and securing federal support for Mesa Gateway Airport’s new air traffic control tower.
Before joining Mesa in 2004, Scott served in roles across local, state and federal governments, including as a policy advisor for the Georgia House of Representatives, senior advisor to the Georgia Secretary of State and outreach liaison at the White House Office of Scheduling and Advance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University.
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