Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Goodyear public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
City Employee Health Plan Financial Performance
The health care trust fund's finances, claims experience, and usage trends affect the cost and quality of health benefits for city employees and retirees. Rising claims costs could eventually mean higher premiums or plan changes.
Health Benefits Contract RFP Process
The city is preparing to put its health benefits contract out to bid. The RFP timeline, including when a contract award will be announced, could affect who administers employee health coverage going forward.
Community funding strategy and potential charter election
Council requested future discussions on a community funding strategy and a potential charter election — both could shape how the city raises and spends money.
Payroll system modernization
A 2025 assessment found 70 payroll problems. Fixes like training and error dashboards are in place, but the city's fragmented software can't be fully integrated. A new workforce management system is budgeted for FY2027, with a follow-up audit in FY2028.
Elected Officials Compensation Review
The Council Compensation Committee presented findings showing Goodyear elected officials' salaries lag behind benchmark cities, recommending a 5% pay increase. The council adopted the raise while discussing future ballot measures to remove council pay decisions from their own votes.