City Government

Phoenix brings back Ed Zuercher as city manager

Served as city manager 2013-2021

Then-Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher speaks to the camera in this screengrab of a 2015 city of Phoenix video. Phoenix City Council voted 5-4 Wednesday to rehire Zuercher to the role after City Manager Jeff Barton announced his retirement.

(Courtesy city of Phoenix)

Phoenix is bringing back Ed Zuercher as city manager.

Zuercher will take the reigns from retiring City Manager Jeff Barton, who took over for Zuercher when he retired in 2021.

Council approved the hiring 5-4 in its Wednesday meeting. Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien and Councilmembers Kevin Robinson, Debra Stark and Jim Waring voted yes. Councilmembers Betty Guardado, Anna Hernandez, Kesha Hodge Washington and Laura Pastor voted against.

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