Mayor Anthony Smith presented the annual State of the City Address to over 200 attendees on March 4, 2009. The State of the City address is an annual presentation by the Mayor of Maricopa bringing residents, City staff and civic leaders together to reflect on City accomplishments from the past year and to review plans for the future. The evening includes a review of City departmental activities, citizen honors and an opportunity for the Mayor to present his vision for the upcoming year.

1. Welcome and Recognitions
Jerry Good
Maricopa Police Department
Volunteer of the Year

2. State of the City
• How far have we come?
• How are we doing?
• What’s our Commitment?
• Achieving our Vision
How far have we come?
• Proud History
– Agriculture
– Transportation
– October 15, 2003 became the 88th City

3. Video Clip - Our beginnings
Who are we?
• Strong sense of community
• High education levels
• Small town feel
• Family oriented
• Enjoy a safe community
• Prefer working locally

4. How are we doing?
• Highlights from Six Month Plan
– 1st Town-hall
– Chamber of Commerce Summit
– Joint meeting with Ak-Chin Indian
Community
– Reactivated Redevelopment District Plan
– Created Strategic Plan
Health of the City
• General Trends
• Public Safety
• Economic Activity
• Residential Activity

5. General Trends
Sources: US Census, CAAG, DES, City of Maricopa Estimates

6. Sources: Arizona Unemployment Statistics Program
Sources: Arizona Unemployment Statistics Program

7. Public Safety
Sources: Maricopa Police Department

8. Economic Activity

9. Sources: City of Maricopa Clerk’s Office
Source: City of Maricopa Budget Office

10. Sources: City of Maricopa Financial Office
Sources: City of Maricopa Financial Office

11. Residential Activity
Sources: Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona

12. Source: ASU Polytechnic Realty Studies (4th Quarter not yet published)
Source: RealtyTrac

13. Video Clip - Current
Development Highlights
What’s our Commitment?
• Manage to the budget
• Spend dollars wisely
• Invest in long-term growth for
Maricopa

14. What’s our Commitment?
• Drive efforts to:
–Stimulating local economy
–Improving our competitive position
–Improving Public Safety
–Serve newly annexed area
–Capital Improvement Program
improving Roads and Recreation
Achieving our Vision
• New Strategic Plan – Sustainability
– Economic, Environmental, and Social
• Top Priorities:
– Transportation (Road, Rail, Transit)
– Economic Sustainability (Redevelopment
District, Job Growth)
– Quality of Life (Recreation, Social Growth)
– Managing the Future in a megalopolis

15. Vision for Transportation
• Expand and multiply road linkages to
Metro Phoenix
• Commuter Rail (Phoenix to Tucson)
• Expand Transit (local circular)
• Internal Parkway Road System
Vision for Economic Development
• Playing in a Global Economy
• Expand Education
• Health Care
• Innovative Technologies
• General Aviation Airport

16. Vision for Quality of Life
• Environment
– Green building incentives
– PM10 (Dust) actions
– Recycling/Reclamation
• Expand recreation offerings
• Nurture non-profit growth
Managing the Future
• Teamwork – Project Fast-tracking
• Communication – expand avenues
• Engage strategic partners
• Expand regional and statewide
influence
– Stronger regional involvement
– Intergovernmental Relations
– Tribal Liaison

17. Video Clip - Personal Goals for 2009
Proud History – Prosperous Future
Our responsibility….
Our opportunity…..