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Prescott City Council has made significant decisions regarding the Mayor and City Manager of Prescott. After a recent investigation of Mayor Phil Goode, the Council unanimously determined that his conduct did not violate the City Charter. The Council released a statement following an executive session, stating, "The Council in executive session has reviewed the investigator's report related to complaints alleging the Mayor's conduct violated the City Charter and determined the conduct did not violate the City Charter." However, due to a settlement agreement, the City and Council cannot provide further comments regarding the investigation.

Additionally, during a regular voting meeting, the Council addressed the employment of City Manager Katie Gregory. A motion was made to approve a settlement agreement related to dispute resolution between the City and the City Manager. The motion was passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. Following the vote, City Attorney Joseph Young announced, "Prescott City Manager Katie Gregory has resigned her position as City Manager with the City of Prescott effective December 20, 2023."

The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential under a non-disclosure agreement resulting from negotiations between the parties. In an official statement, the City stated, "With respect and fairness to all parties involved, the City cannot discuss any ongoing investigations or the status of personnel matters."

These recent actions by the Prescott City Council have brought significant changes to the leadership of the city. The investigations and subsequent decisions regarding Mayor Phil Goode and City Manager Katie Gregory have raised questions and sparked public interest. However, the City's commitment to respecting confidentiality and fairness prevents further details from being disclosed at this time.

Contact Information:

City Hall

201 N Montezuma St

Prescott, AZ 86301

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Department Contact Information is available at City Hall.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.prescott-az.gov/prescott-city-council-actions-regarding-mayor-goode-and-city-manager/