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50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-503-6000 · gilbertaz.gov Year Inc: 1920 Population: 247,600 Mayor: Brigette Peterson Known for: Top-rated schools, historic sites, farmers market, premier shopping districts and several parks for outdoor activities
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City of Phoenix
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200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-262-7177 · phoenix.gov Year Inc: 1881 Population: 1.7 million Mayor: Kate Gallego Known for: The U.S’ 5th largest city is a world-class community with dining, nature, sports, arts and shopping in a fast-growing job market.
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City of Scottsdale
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The Peoria City Council, from left: Bridget Binsbacher, Denette Dunn, Vicki Hunt, Mayor Cathy Carlat, Michael Finn, Bill Patena, and Jon Edwards. Client Provided Image
CITY OF PEORIA 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria, AZ 85345 623-773-7000 · peoriaaz.gov Year Inc: 1954 Population: 180,161 Mayor: Cathy Carlat
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3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-312-3111 · scottsdaleaz.gov Year Inc: 1951 Population: 255,310 Mayor: Dave Ortega Known for: The 47-square-mile McDowell Sonoran Preserve, wonderful parks, trails, neighborhoods, shopping, resorts, dining and events
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City of Tempe
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31 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-350-4311 · tempe.gov Year Inc: 1894 Population: 195,000 Mayor: Corey Woods Known for: Mill Avenue District, Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake. The community is a hub for technology and innovation.
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City of Mesa
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20 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 480-644-6700 · mesaaz.gov Year Inc: 1883 Population: 518,012 Mayor: John Giles Known for: Cactus League home of the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics, Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History
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City of Chandler
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o vacationers, business owners, and smart homebuyers, Peoria has long been one of the most desirable places to live, work and play. Peoria is an active, sustainable, future-ready community that provides a high quality of life, including awardwinning neighborhood and recreation services. It has the state’s second largest lake, Lake Pleasant, and the Seattle Mariners’ and San Diego Padres’ spring training facility. Peoria has 33 parks, 20 miles of trails, a vibrant P83 Entertainment District and two live theaters. Recently, Money Magazine named Peoria the Best City to Live in Arizona. COMPANY STRENGTHS: “Peoria is a world class, sustainable and future-ready community that does not take a cookie-cutter approach to anything. With strong leadership at the helm, Peoria has a solid fiscal position, managing growth smartly, providing essential services, and emphasizing the importance of arts, recreation and open space preservation.” SURPRISING FACT: “Peoria is a large, growing city that spans across both Maricopa and Yavapai Counties. At approximately 180 square miles in area, Peoria is currently the fifth largest city in land area in the Valley with more than half of the city still left to develop.”
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Town of Gilbert
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175 S. Arizona Ave., 5th floor, Chandler, AZ 85225 480-782-2000 · chandleraz.gov Year Inc: 1912 Population: 266,057 Mayor: Kevin Hartke Known for: Community of Innovation, Price Corridor, high-tech jobs, autonomous vehicles, schools, Tumbleweed Tree and Ostrich Festival
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City of Surprise
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16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 623-222-1000 · surpriseaz.gov Year Inc: 1960 Population: 141,664 Mayor: Skip Hall Known for: Vibrant city is clean, safe and big on recreation — home to Spring Training — and nestled against the White Tank Mountains.
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City of Glendale
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5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 623-930-2000 · glendaleaz.com Year Inc: 1910 Population: 245,895 Mayor: Jerry Weiers Known for: Premiere destination to live, work, play; premium entertainment and shopping opportunities; growing list of signature companies
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255 W. Alameda St., Tucson, AZ 85701 520-791-4204 · tucsonaz.gov Year Inc: 1877 Population: 982,000 Mayor: Regina Romero Known for: The best 23 miles of Mexican food, heritage & cultural sites; beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape
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