Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Goodyear public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in taxes budget
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.
Ambulance billing rates lowest in Arizona
Goodyear charges less for ambulance service than any comparable Arizona city, so the city recovers less of its costs and taxpayers pick up more of the tab. The committee is backing a state application to raise rates, which would shift more cost to insurers and patients rather than the general fund.
July 2026 Primary Election Results Certification
The city officially kicked off preparations for the August 2026 primary election to elect a mayor and three council members. Officials are also tracking state legislation that could shift primary dates and deadlines.
Fiscal Year 2027 Community Facilities District Budgets
The board approved property tax levies for ten community facilities districts to fund operations and debt service for fiscal year 2027. These taxes apply to property owners within specific master-planned communities across Goodyear.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption
The city is reviewing an $855.2 million budget that focuses heavily on public safety staffing, water infrastructure, and community growth. Council members discussed various departmental requests, staffing levels, and long-term financial forecasts.
FY2027 Final Budget and Truth-in-Taxation Property Tax Increase
The city adopted its $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, featuring significant investments in infrastructure and public safety alongside a truth-in-taxation property tax increase. While the primary property tax rate stays flat at $1.73 per $100 of assessed valuation, total collections rise due to higher property valuations, drawing debate over tax policy.
FY 2027 Community Facilities District Budgets
The board approved tentative operating budgets and set tax levy hearing dates for ten community facilities districts across Goodyear. These districts manage specific public infrastructure and debt financing for master-planned developments.