Mario Paniagua began his career with the City of Phoenix in 1998 and serves as a Deputy City Manager over the Aviation, Public Works, and Public Transit/Light Rail Departments and over the Office of Sustainibility. He also oversees the City's multi-departmental implementation of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and directs the implementation of Transportation 2050, the 35-year, voter-adopted $31.5 Billion plan to improve Phoenix's multi-modal transportation infrastructure and services. He works with the Mayor and City Council, City Management and Community on a variety of initiatives and issues.
Prior to serving as Deputy City Manager, Mario was the Budget and Research Director for nearly five years, achieving annual balanced budgets and ensuring continued delivery of City services despite severe financial constraints.
Before serving as Budget and Research Director, Mario was the Phoenix City Clerk for five years, where he managed City elections, Council meeting support, regulatory licenses, and official records. He also previously worked in the City Council Office providing management support to all Council members in coordination with the City Manager's Office. Prior to that, Mario worked as a Management Assistant in the Family Advocacy Center, and served as a Human Resources Analyst in the Human Resources and Aviation Departments.
Mario has a Bachelor's degree in Global Business, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University and served in the US Air Force for seven years prior to joining the City of Phoenix.
Contact Information
Mario Paniagua, Deputy City Manager
Phoenix City Hall
200 W. Washington St., 12th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Email: mario.paniagua@phoenix.gov
