Mesa council appoints Scott Butler as city manager effective June 1, 2025

The Mesa City Council voted unanimously to appoint Scott Butler as city manager, effective June 1, 2025.

The council’s vote follows a series of endorsements from elected members who cited Butler’s institutional knowledge, working relationships inside city government and a desire to continue leadership promoted from within.

Mayor said the council would consider and take action on the appointment of Scott Butler and opened the floor to comments. “I feel really strongly about, and I've said this before, Scott's experience, his depth of knowledge of our operations, he's well prepared for this role,” Mayor said. Councilmember Hillsborough publicly voiced her support: “I have never heard anyone say anything negative or bad about him,” Hillsborough said. Vice Mayor Summers echoed the praise and noted broad community support for Butler’s promotion.

Francisco Heredia moved to appoint Butler; Vice Mayor Summers seconded the motion. The council then voted in the affirmative on the motion to appoint Scott Butler as city manager, effective 06/01/2025.

After the vote, Scott Butler addressed the council and audience, thanking council members and recognizing outgoing City Manager Chris Brady for his 19 years of service. “I really appreciate the the faith and the trust that all 7 of you have placed in me to to, to try to fill the very large shoes of of Mr. Brady,” Butler said. He described the appointment as continuity of work already underway and affirmed his intention to continue promoting from within the organization.

The council’s action was procedural and final at the meeting; no additional conditions or amendments to the appointment were stated during the vote.