PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The City of Phoenix has officially rehired Ed Zuercher as City Manager. In a 5 to 4 vote, the decision to bring him back stirred up controversy with both the council and among the community during the meeting.

“The community feels blindsided with the decision to rehire Ed Zuercher as city manager our voice was not consulted or included at all,” said one resident during public comment. “He’s a leader that knows this organization, he knows this community, and he has already demonstrated the steady hand required to keep phoenix moving forward,” said Dominic Papa, Phoenix Community Alliance senior director, who spoke during public comment.

Zuercher retired as city manager back in 2021. Some residents had concerns with how quickly his re-hiring process has gone with them

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