The City of Scottsdale has promoted Judy Doyle and Kira Peters to the roles of deputy city managers. The announcement was made by City Manager Greg Caton, who informed employees and the City Council about the appointments last week.
“Judy and Kira know Scottsdale — our workforce, our community and our expectations for high-quality public service,” Caton said. “Their appointments reflect the depth of talent within our organization and our long-standing practice of growing leaders from within.”
Judy Doyle most recently held the position of Senior Director of Enterprise Operations. She joined Scottsdale in 2003 as a senior budget analyst and has served in several leadership roles, including budget manager, budget director, acting city treasurer, and Community Services assistant executive director. In her latest role, Doyle managed areas such as Aviation, Economic Development, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale Stadium, Tourism & Events, and WestWorld. Her responsibilities have focused on operational performance improvement and strengthening partnerships to support Scottsdale’s reputation as a business and tourism destination.
Doyle’s previous experience includes work with the State of Arizona and private sector positions. She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business management from the University of Phoenix. Doyle is active in professional organizations such as the International City/County Management Association and Arizona Women Leading Government.
Kira Peters brings 35 years of municipal leadership experience to her new role. She most recently served as Senior Director for Library & Human Services and interim Senior Director for Scottsdale Water. Before returning to Scottsdale, she worked as an assistant city manager in Bozeman, Montana, overseeing departments like fire services, parks and recreation, utilities, economic development, and others. Peters spent more than three decades with Scottsdale in various leadership positions across Parks and Recreation, Human Services, and library services.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Arizona University. Peters is also involved with professional groups including the International City/County Management Association; she founded The Women’s Collective nonprofit organization.
A resident who raised her family locally, Peters emphasized her commitment to community engagement: “Serving the city is an honor.”
The promotions are part of ongoing efforts by City Manager Greg Caton to streamline operations within the city government structure—a council-manager form that allows elected officials to legislate while administrative duties are handled by appointed managers (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council/city-charter). The reorganization aims to clarify decision-making processes across departments.
Additional information regarding specific assignments for Doyle and Peters will be provided soon.
Caton commented further on their appointments: “Judy and Kira bring deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership and a strong understanding of how our organization operates,” he said. “This structure allows us to better support departments, strengthen accountability and ensure we are delivering high-quality services efficiently and responsibly for our community.”
Scottsdale functions through multiple city departments that manage recreational spaces such as parks—part of its broader approach to municipal governance (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/orgchart.pdf?sfvrsn=e36a7e9f_3). The city is recognized among the safest large cities nationally (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/about/recognition) while maintaining cultural activities rooted in its history (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/about/scottsdale-history).
