Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of 35,216. The City’s mission is to offer exemplary service to all who live, work, and visit El Mirage. We take great pride in treating each citizen equally and professionally, in a manner that fosters continued confidence in the City’s leadership. Location El Mirage is located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and minutes away from Luke Air Force Base (AFB). Luke AFB is the USAF’s largest fighter pilot training facility in the world and the City of El Mirage proudly supports the men and women of Luke Air Force Base and their mission. On the City’s southern border, El Mirage is a part of a collaborative effort to build the Northern Parkway transportation corridor. This project will provide access to the Loop 303, connecting to Interstate 10 and Interstate 17. On the City’s northern edge, U.S. Highway 60 provides easy access to the Loop 101 and Loop 303, two of the areas busiest regional highways. Economy El Mirage is part of a multi-jurisdictional effort in the West Valley known as the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The zone is a government designated, 400-acre site at the City’s southern end where foreign and domestic goods may be stored, assembled, or exhibited for sale exempted from U.S. Customs duties and excise taxes. The FTZ is an integral part of future business development. Retail expansion in El Mirage is also a significant economic driver due to its potential for generating tax revenues, creating jobs, and drawing new visitors and residents. In recent years, several new retailers – most representing national chains – have located to El Mirage including, Valero, Auto Zone, Goodwill Industries, Burger King, Subway, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Public safety and recreation have been the focus of voter-approved bond