What kind of government does Garden City have?
Garden City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. This system of government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed manager. Under the Council-Manager form of government, Garden City’s elected officials focus on policymaking while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. Garden City also uses a mixed election system whereas five members of City Council are elected from single-member districts with the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem being elected at-large. This mixed election system ensures that each member of the governing body has an equal voice in policy development and administrative oversight, giving neighborhoods and diverse groups a greater opportunity to influence policy.
