City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council. The City Manager’s office ensures that citywide activities are in compliance with Council policies and that goals, objectives and desired outcomes are achieved through the complex coordination of departmental activities. The City Manager’s office focuses on effective communication to ensure that citizens and the Council are well informed of any major activities. The City Manager’s office also represents Casa Grande in different venues as it works closely with other government agencies.
City Manager’s Office Mission Statement
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to provide a clear, centralized direction and leadership for the effective administration and operation of all municipal services for the City of Casa Grande as directed by the Mayor & City Council. It serves as the focal point for administrative direction, communication,and coordination of the City’s departmental operations, and directs the City’s operations and activities effectively and efficiently with the use of the City’s policies and principles.
Public Information Office
The Public Information Office manages the internal and external communications of the City. This division utilizes print, digital, social, and email mediums to provide information for the community and visitors.
Public Information Office Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Information Office is to support the City’s mission and strategic directions through news media relations, internal and external communications and marketing/outreach activities.
The Public Information Office is located within the City Manager’s Office and informs members of our community with timely information by using multiple mediums, including:
- Direct mail pieces, like the City Beat Newsletter and the Popular Annual Financial Report
- Email blasts and notifications
- Video production and on-demand footage of all City Council Meetings
- Media relations and newsroom (press releases, articles, and inquiries from reporters)
- Social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube)
- Government access Cox Channel 11
- Mobile apps (available in both the Android and App store)
- Assisting with citizen requests for information
- Coordinating the citizen’s Leadership Academy
- Providing tours of City Hall and other facilities upon request
- And this website!
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Video programming can be watched on Cox Cable Channel 11 or online by clicking here. City of Casa Grande videos can also be watched on-demand, anytime on our YouTube Channel.
Leadership Academy is offered one time per year over eight weeks from January through March. Classes are open to Casa Grande residents who are 18 years of age and older. Registration for each Leadership Academy class opens in October. For more information, click here.
The Casa Grande City Clerk can provide information concerning the City’s public records program and formal requests for public records should be directed to the City Clerk. Request for inspection or copies of public records shall be made by filling out a City of Casa Grande Request for Public Records form. Forms should be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by email, fax, or mail.
Ideas for topics that impact the community are always welcome! All content featured on City communication platforms must comply with relevant standards and policies, but suggestions can be shared with the Public Information Office by phone at (520) 421-8600 ext. 2535 or by email.
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City Manager
Larry Rains
510 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-8600
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Popular Annual Financial Report
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