On Monday, April 18, 2016, the Casa Grande City Council will consider appointing Deputy City Manager, Larry Rains as the new City Manager.
As Casa Grande’s City Manager, Rains would provide administrative management for the largest city in Pinal County, its 51,000 residents, and a total budget of $175 million. The appointment follows an internal recruitment process by the Mayor and City Council. If Rains’ appointment is approved, he will assume this new role on August 7, 2016.
Rains has served as the Deputy City Manager of Casa Grande since March 2008 under City Manager, Jim Thompson, who has recently announced his retirement for August 2016.
The City Council will vote on the appointment of Larry Rains at the Regular Meeting on April 18 at 7:00 pm. All City Council meetings are open to the public, and take place at City Hall, located at 510 E. Florence Blvd. Residents who are unable to attend in person may watch the meeting live on Cox Channel 11, or on the city’s website at www.casagrandeaz.gov.