Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher has named Jeff Barton as the city’s newest Deputy City Manager, overseeing multiple departments and functions in the more than 14,000-employee organization.
“Jeff has a proven track record at the city of Phoenix as a leader who understands the city’s finances and operations, and the important balance between the city and the community and innovative solutions” said Zuercher. “Joining Phoenix’s top management team is an opportunity for Jeff to contribute on a wider scale, while making a significant impact on our day-to-day work for the customers of Phoenix.”
Over a 21-year career Barton has worked in a variety of roles that focused on the city’s sound financial stewardship. Most recently, Barton served as the city’s Budget & Research Director, where he was responsible for the planning, forecasting, and management of the city’s $4.4 billion operating budget and $7 billion five-year capital improvement program. Under Barton’s tenure the department implemented new five-year forecasting and modeling of expenses and revenues, to more accurately plan for future funding and address potential budgetary challenges early. Prior to that role, Barton served as a Deputy Budget & Research Director, providing guidance and support to 20 city departments and functions in developing funding plans for their current and future needs. Barton also worked as a Management Assistant and in multiple internal auditing positions.
“Phoenix has been my home for more than 20 years and this new opportunity is both an honor and a blessing to be able to contribute my skills and abilities at a higher level to the community and city employees,” said Barton. “I am committed to continue being a leader with integrity and resilience using a collaborative focus so all of us who call Phoenix home are proud to live and work here.”
The City Manager’s Office provides professional administration of the policies and objectives established by the Mayor and City Council, and provides leadership to city departments to ensure achievement of their departmental objectives and the objectives of the city government as a whole.
