Chris Brady served Mesa with distinction for two decades
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Chris Brady, Mesa city manager, announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 8, in an internal memo to city leaders.
Mr. Brady says he will retire on May 31, 2025, concluding a 19-year tenure leading the nation’s 36th largest city. Mr. Brady will transition to a new role as a mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officials at City Hall tell the Digital Free Press.
Mr. Brady is credited with overseeing Mesa’s evolution into a municipality of over 500,000 residents, managing approximately 4,000 employees and an annual operating and capital budget of $2.6 billion.
“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, in a prepared statement.
“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!”
Mr. Brady’s tenure has been marked by substantial achievements in fiscal management and operational efficiency, city officials say. 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, Mr. Brady brought more than a decade of municipal leadership experience. He served as assistant city manager of San Antonio for 10 years and held executive management positions in Bellaire and Houston, Texas, and Provo, Utah.
