Mackenzie Letcher

As Assistant City Manager for the City of Eloy, I oversee key organizational functions including Economic Development, Community Development, and Public Works. I lead strategic initiatives, coordinate major capital and development projects, and serve as a liaison between City leadership, stakeholders, and regional partners to drive investment and community growth.

• Spearheaded major economic development initiatives, successfully attracting and securing over $30M in capital investment, including the Freeberg Industrial Fabrication facility, bringing over 200 new jobs to the community and kicking off the PARK 8-10 Industrial project.
• Led targeted Economic Development engagement efforts, more than doubling the City’s State submittals and achieving an over 30% increase in site visits, second site visits, and direct project selections, significantly raising Eloy’s regional competitiveness.
• Lead coordination of Economic Development projects from planning through buildout, serving as the primary liaison between developers, City departments, and external partners; streamline communication, resolve challenges, and remove barriers to keep projects on schedule. Projects of note include Goldbond, Exceptional Community Hospital, Freepoint Eco-Systems, Freeberg Industrial Fabrication, Eloy 170, and Maverik.
• Coordinated the development and implementation of the City’s first Strategic Plan, collaborating with City Council and executive leadership to establish long-term priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Currently Managing the Comprehensive Landfill and Rate Study, ensuring data-driven decision-making and financial sustainability for citywide solid waste operations.
• Oversaw the successful transition of the City’s hauling contract with Waste Management, working closely with Public Works and the City Attorney to safeguard compliance, efficiency, and resident service delivery.
• Provide executive oversight and supervision of Community Development and Public Works Departments, guiding staff in strategic initiatives, process improvements, and organizational excellence.
• Established a partnership with the University of Arizona’s MPA capstone program, with recent projects including the redesign of the City’s Economic Development website launching December 2025.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the City Manager and Council on matters of economic development, infrastructure, and community growth, representing the City in high-level negotiations and regional partnerships.

Operating out of the City Manager's Office, I assist and support the City Manager & Deputy City Manager in planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the City with an emphasis on special project management, strategy development, community relations, budget, and policy analysis.

• Manage and prepare the City Manager's Office and City Council's annual budgets totaling to over $2,000,000.
• Maintain, and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through excellent communication and collaboration.
• Manage Community Partnership portfolio focused on outsourcing City services. Annually review, assess, recommend, and fund organizations based on opportunity metrics and return on investment.
• Grant and loan writing for the City Manager's Office, securing over $8,000,000 in funding for various projects including our wastewater treatment plant expansion project and EV charging stations.
• Manage City Manager's Office Capital Improvement portfolio consisting of over $2,400,000 in infrastructure projects. Acted as project manager for multiple CIP's through all phases including pre-planning, approval, bidding, construction, and oversight.
• Manage downtown redevelopment and revitalization efforts through collaboration with the downtown businesses and their board. Currently in the process of securing workforce housing in the City's downtown district.
• Oversee and manage the City's multi-year Strategic Plan. Collaborate with Elected Officials and Executive level staff to prioritize and track strategic priorities for all City Departments.
• Maintain database and reports of all City Manager's Office contracts and agreements to pro-actively monitor for renewal options and negotiation opportunities and ensure compliance with City policies and code.
• Act as the City's legislative affairs representative. Work with local legislators and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns to influence policy on the behalf of the City of Casa Grande and keep staff and City Officials updated on legislative action.
• Coordinate the annual summer internship program for the City, Including hiring and supervision of interns for the entire organization.

Conducted organizational and procedural analyses, utilizing field investigation and analytical techniques to identify, develop and implement practices, programs, policies and procedures.

• Managed all city owned leased buildings; including renewal of contracts, term negotiation, facility maintenance, and termination of tenants.
• Led the Mayor's trades-educational roundtable. Collaborated with local school districts, college, and trades programs to create a pathway for connections for students seeking alternatives to traditional education.
• Led a multi-departmental team of City staff and Elected Officials. Together we developed one of the County's first COVID distribution programs. Distributed over $500,000 in financial aid to local businesses, non-profits, and residents during the pandemic.
• Initiated and managed the procurement of low-to-no-cost internet access through a local service provider for moderate to low-income families in Casa Grande during the pandemic.
• Prepared detailed reports and presentations to management, internal staff, external customers, and Elected Officials.
• Assist City management in negotiations with other departments, jurisdictions, and community agencies.

• Performed various statistical analyses to support Town staff and management with policy decisions.
• Researched, compiled, and analyzed information pertaining to emerging issues to the Town of Marana.
• Recommended approaches for problem resolution based on research and analysis.
• Analyzed, developed and recommended an action plan that prioritized short & long-range projects for multiple departments based on a business survey the Town had conducted.

• Provided a variety of professional-level technical and analytics support for the Town's administrative departments.
• Conducted research and analysis on complex issues pertaining to administrative systems, policies, and best practices.
• Performed administrative work involving research, problem and dispute resolution, program management, and statistical analyses.

• Graduated from the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.
• Passed the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Exam.
• Completed Tucson post-basic training.
• Resigned during field training to pursue My graduate degree.