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Phoenix Deputy City Manager John Chan retires after 33 years with city

Outgoing Phoenix Deputy City Manager John Chan, fourth from right, poses for a photo with Phoenix City Council to celebrate his retirement during the Tuesday, Oct. 7 city council meeting. From left, Jim Waring, Kesha Hodge Washington, Laura Pastor, Debra Stark, Mayor Kate Gallego, Chan, Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien, Anna Hernandez and Kevin Robinson.

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Phoenix City Council bid farewell to Deputy City Manager John Chan on Oct. 7, who is retiring after 33 years working with the city.

“John’s professionalism, his calm demeanor and deep commitment to public service has made such a meaningful impact, not only within City Hall, but across our entire community,” said Councilmember Kesha Hodge Washington.

Mayor Kate Gallego declared Oct. 7, 2025, “John Chan Day.”

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