Avondale’s City Council
On behalf of the City Council, welcome to Avondale. I sincerely hope that you enjoy all that our growing and dynamic city has to offer.



Bottom row from left to right: Councilmember Jim McDonald,Councilmember Stephanie Karlin, Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers,Councilmember Jim Buster
Top row from left to right: Councilmember Ken Weise, Councilmember Charles Vierhout, Vice Mayor Frank Scott 

Form of Government
Avondale operates under the Council-Manager form of government in accordance with its Charter. Legislative authority is vested in a seven member City Council consisting of a Mayor and six Council members elected at-large for a term of four years. The Mayor and Council appoint the City Manager and such other officers deemed necessary and proper for the orderly government and administration of the affairs of the City, as prescribed by the constitution and applicable laws, and ordinances.