Goodyear staff outline strategic-plan priorities, say zoning ordinance rewrite and capital projects are coming

Development Services Director Katie Wilkam told the Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 15, 2025 that the city’s strategic plan — adopted by the City Council in November and in effect through fiscal year 2028 — centers on five focus areas and includes action items that will involve development services.

Wilkam said the plan’s vision statement is that “the city of Goodyear will be a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” and noted the plan emphasizes action items this year rather than large vision changes. She told commissioners the plan covers fiscal and resource management, economic vitality, a safe and vibrant community, an innovative and high-performing organization, and infrastructure.

Wilkam highlighted several items tied to…