City Manager Christopher Brady
 Christopher
Brady was appointed by City Council to serve as City Manager effective
January 1, 2006. Under Mesa’s council-manager form of government, the City
Manager serves as the chief operating officer of the City, one of the
fastest-growing cities of the United States.
Mr. Brady implements the policies established by the City Council and
coordinates all City departments and other affairs assigned by
the City Charter. He prepares the City’s annual operating and capital budget,
and develops management policies and procedures.
Career
Prior to joining the
City, Mr. Brady served as Assistant City Manager for the City of San
Antonio, Texas. In San Antonio he oversaw several departments including
Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Development Services and External
Relations. Mr. Brady also managed the implementation of the Edwards
Aquifer Open Space and Creekway Land Acquisition Program.
Mr. Brady began working for the City of San Antonio in July of 1996 as
an Assistant to the City Manager and was promoted to Assistant City
Manager in February, 2000. Prior to joining the City of San
Antonio, Mr. Brady served as Acting City Manager for the City of
Bellaire, Texas, where he was responsible for municipal services and the
city budget. He served as Bellaire’s Assistant City Manager from 1991 to
1995. Mr. Brady also served as financial analyst and management analyst
for the City of Houston and completed an internship in the Mayor’s
Office in Provo, Utah.
Education
B.A. Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1987
M.A. Public Administration, Brigham Young University, 1989
Personal
Mr. Brady is married and has four children.
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