The city of Goodyear has launched its latest podcast episode, "Growing Goodyear," which shines a spotlight on the city's General Plan and its importance for residents' futures. Featured in the episode, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino provides insights into the plan, outlining how it will serve as a roadmap for Goodyear's development over the next decade. According to Kaino in a statement to the city's news section, "Goodyear’s future is development and it’s really important that we cast the vision now for what we want to see in our city."

The General Plan touches on a range of critical issues, including transportation, parks, water, land use, housing, and economic development. "It doesn’t get more local than city government," Vice Mayor Kaino told the city's news section, emphasizing the profound impact the General Plan will have on Goodyear's residents. She adds that while politicians are transient, the General Plan is designed to outlive their tenures, guiding the city for at least 10 years.

The podcast episode also features remarks by General Plan Committee Chair Don McBrayer, who reveals the committee's efforts to reflect a diverse array of community perspectives. Young and old, across income brackets and backgrounds, were gathered to bring a variety of concerns and visions to the table. "The city was very good about selecting a nice cross section of people from all levels of life,” McBrayer explained in the podcast, ensuring that the committee could articulate a plan that encompassed the community's myriad hopes and aspirations.

Residents of Goodyear should mark their calendars for the General Plan election set for May 21, which is designated as a mail-in ballot-only event. Ballots are required to be received by the day of the election and can be turned in at Goodyear City Hall through election day. For any queries regarding the General Plan election, Goodyear citizens are directed to the website GoodyearGP.com.

The "Growing Goodyear" podcast, hosted by Tammy Vo and Jordan Byrd, offers a platform for discussing community challenges and triumphs while featuring stories that highlight Goodyear's unique charm. Listeners interested in the civic conversation can subscribe and download the podcast across several services, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Music.