2026 State of the City

Buckeye is celebrating another year of accomplishments and providing a sneak peek at great things to come in the year ahead with the 2026 State of the City.

Mayor Eric Orsborn and the Buckeye City Council invite you to watch the 2026 State of the City video and keep an eye on your mailbox for an accompanying publication highlighting Buckeye’s incredible year-in-review.

A Message From Mayor Eric Orsborn:

As we reflect on the past year and look toward the future, I am proud to share the incredible progress Buckeye has made. Our city continues to be one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation and with that growth comes responsibility—responsibility to invest in our infrastructure, secure our water future, support economic development and ensure a high quality of life for our residents.

Buckeye is thriving because of our strategic vision and the dedication of our community. We have welcomed new businesses, made significant progress in securing long-term water resources and taken big steps to enhance public safety and transportation. These investments will ensure our city remains a premier destination for families and businesses alike.

Thank you for your continued support in shaping Buckeye’s bright future.

Read more about the exciting things happening in Buckeye below, but here are the highlights from this year's State of the City:

• Burlington is the latest major company to break ground, building a two million square foot distribution center near SR-85 and Broadway
  • Over 1,000 jobs created
• First semiconductor supply company locates to Buckeye, MayAir
• Verrado Marketplace will be opening in phases over the next year
  • Over 750 jobs located within Verrado Marketplace
• Proposed shopping center coming to Sun Valley Pkwy. in Festival
• The Landing: A destination for recreation, shopping, dining and business
  • Spanning 2,100 acres just south of I-10 along Verrado Way
  • Our concept for mixed-use development in Buckeye will continue to evolve
• Multiple road projects continue to help you commute around our community
• Joe Foss Shooting Complex opened in 2025
• Securing Buckeye's Water Future: Celebrating wins in the states AG-to-Urban bill and securing water from Harquahala Valley
• Airport operations rose 13% compared to 2024
  • Over 138,000 operations
  • Airport Specific Area Plan will help attract business to the airport corridor
• 2026 Buckeye Air Fair was a huge success, looking forward to 2027!
  • Over 38,000 visitors in 2026