Nogales Council Set to Vote on Home Rule Ballot Measure, City Manager Appointment
Nogales residents could see a spending-limit question on the November 3, 2026 ballot, as the Mayor and City Council scheduled a public hearing and vote on extending the city's Alternative Expenditure Limitation, known as Home Rule. The council also lined up discussions on a new City Manager appointment, two equipment purchases through the Arizona Department of Transportation, and a conditional land exchange with Mr. Raymond Kory.
Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings held between July 8 and July 15, so outcomes — including whether votes were taken — are not yet confirmed in the public record.
Home Rule Extension
The council held a special session on July 8 to conduct a public hearing on extending the Alternative Expenditure Limitation, or Home Rule, which allows the city to exceed state-imposed spending limits.
A second public hearing was scheduled for July 13, with the council set to vote on a resolution calling a November 2026 election on the extension. A third hearing was listed for July 15, where the council was to consider Resolution No. R2026-07-008 to place the extension on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Because Home Rule governs how much the city is permitted to spend each year, the outcome of a ballot measure would directly affect the city's budget flexibility.
City Manager Appointment
On July 10, the council held a special session at City Hall Council Chambers, 777 N. Grand Avenue, to discuss and possibly act on appointing a new City Manager and related employment terms. The agenda included an executive session for legal advice on the matter.
No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known whether an appointment was made.
Equipment Purchases Through ADOT
The July 13 and July 15 agendas included two intergovernmental agreements with the Arizona Department of Transportation:
- Order No. 2026-07-039: approval to purchase one 2,000-gallon water truck.
- Order No. 2026-07-040: approval to purchase one 2026 Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper.
No dollar amounts were listed in the available agendas.
Conditional Land Exchange With Raymond Kory
Both the July 13 and July 15 agendas included discussion and possible action on a conditional land exchange with Mr. Raymond Kory. The exchange was described as subject to Kory completing all requirements and covering all associated costs.
No further details on the property or terms were included in the available agendas.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8, 10, 13, and 15 sessions should watch for published minutes from the city.