Elections in Arizona local government
What Arizona city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
166 Arizona meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arizona with the most elections activity
- Pima, AZ (20)
- Prescott, AZ (16)
- Apache Junction, AZ (11)
- Mesa, AZ (9)
- Page, AZ (8)
- Avondale, AZ (8)
- Surprise, AZ (8)
- Nogales, AZ (7)
- Prescott Valley, AZ (7)
- Paradise Valley, AZ (7)
- Santa Cruz County, AZ (6)
- Bullhead City, AZ (6)
Latest matching meetings
Charter Review Committee to discuss proposed amendments and November propositions
The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss Council actions on proposed charter amendments and the role of committee members in advocating for November 3 propositions. The body will also review a proposed governance framework and establish a meeting schedule for the coming year.
Council to consider resolution extending Alternative Expenditure Limitation on Nov 3 ballot
The council will hold a public hearing on extending the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule) and consider Resolution R2026-07-008 to place that extension on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It will also consider two orders approving intergovernmental agreements with the Arizona Department of Transportation to…
Board to consider adopting 2024 building codes, admin code
The Building Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review and potentially adopt the Town of Prescott Valley Administrative Code along with updated 2024 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes, the 2023 National Electrical Code…
Board considers $20 million digital content contract for Library District
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a multi-year library services contract and a crisis project for opioid misuse. The session includes discussions on the creation of a financial transparency commission and updates on 2026 Primary Election operations.
City Council to decide on Home Rule election for spending limit extension
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to call a November 2026 election on extending the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule), which allows the city to exceed state-imposed spending limits. The council will also consider approving intergovernmental agreements with ADOT for a…
Board to consider FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and expenditure limit adjustment
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting includes a public hearing and a potential vote to refer an adjustment of the 1979-80 Base Expenditure Limit to voters in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
Library Board to elect officers and review proposed bylaws
The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, reports from staff and the Friends group, and a management report on budgets and grants. New business includes election of FY26-27 officers, review of proposed bylaws and agenda updates, and a…
Council to consider ballot question on permanent spending limit adjustment
The Town Council will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot asking voters to permanently adjust the town's base expenditure limitation. They will also consider intergovernmental agreements for law enforcement communications, aerial imagery, and standard residential…
New councilmembers sworn in, vice mayor elected
This is a procedural and ceremonial meeting where the City Council will swear in three new members (Arlene Chin, Brooke St. George, Bobby Nichols) and elect a vice mayor. No legislative or policy items are on the agenda.
Council proposes permanent base expenditure limit adjustment for November election.
The Paradise Valley Town Council will vote on a rule change allowing more than three members to attend meetings remotely. The council will also consider a resolution to propose a permanent adjustment to the town’s 1979-1980 base expenditure limit for the November 3 general election. A closed executive session will be…
Council to adopt tentative budget, consider alternative spending limit for election
The Town Council will hold public hearings on the tentative budget for FY2026-2027 and on an alternative expenditure limitation proposal. Resolutions to adopt the tentative budget and to place the alternative spending limit on the November 2026 general election ballot will be considered. Other items include a…
Town Council to hold public hearings on FY2026-2027 tentative budget
The Town Council will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially adopt the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a proposal to put an alternative expenditure limitation to voters in the November 2026 general election.
Commission to elect new officers at June 9 meeting
The Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss departmental updates and vote on commissioner elections. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a series of program and event updates from staff. Public comments are also scheduled.
Nogales Council discusses mural funding, election services, and library appointments
The City Council will consider several orders including a mural project for City Hall and an agreement with Santa Cruz County for election services. The meeting also includes a presentation on water basins and the appointment of a new library board member.
Council to declare election results and consider special event liquor license
The City Council will meet to canvass and declare the results of the July 30, 2024, municipal primary election. Additionally, the council will consider a recommendation for a special event liquor license for a Lourdes Catholic School fundraiser scheduled for October 6, 2024.
Nogales Council discusses special election, water rates, and city projects
The City Council will consider a resolution to call a special election for March 10, 2026. The meeting includes discussions on various in-kind support requests, liquor licenses, and updates on the Camino Del Sol project.
Committee to consider charter revisions limiting development agreements and updating appraisal rules
The Charter Review Committee will vote on forwarding a proposed charter revision that restricts development agreements by the City Council. They will also discuss and potentially forward ballot language for updating Article VIII, Section 2 on appraisal and valuation requirements. The meeting includes approval of prior…
Council to call special bond election for public safety and roads
The City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple contracts, fee changes, and resolutions. A key item is calling a special bond election on November 3, 2026, for public safety and transportation improvements. Also, a new liquor license for China City Super Buffet and appointment of Jacob Brown as City…
Library Board to discuss 2027 budget and elect secretary
The Page Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to hear the April library report, discuss programs and events, elect a board secretary, and begin discussions on the 2027 budget. No unfinished business or public hearings are on the agenda.
Sustainability Commission to elect chair and vice chair
The Avondale Sustainability Commission will vote on new Chair and Vice Chair positions, consider approving the March 25 meeting minutes, and receive a presentation on a Lithium-ion Battery Drop Off Grant funded by ADEQ. The commission will also discuss general sustainability updates.
Council to adopt tentative $12.9M FY27 budget
The Council will consider and vote on the proposed tentative FY 2026/2027 budget of $12,892,121 and a five-year financial forecast. Other actions include supporting tribal revenue sharing grant applications, approving a $168,749 contract for utility assistance, and canvassing the May 19 special election on a new…
Committee may recommend charter revision on development agreement restrictions
The Prescott Charter Review Committee will consider several items, including approving minutes from its May 4 meeting. Members will discuss possible revisions to ballot language following the May 12 council study session. The committee will also debate a proposed charter amendment that would place new restrictions on…
Council to consider 0.5% sales tax election for public safety, transit, preschool
The Tempe City Council will consider calling a special election for a 0.5% sales tax hike to fund public safety, transit, and preschool. They will also hold first public hearings on the Legend City District mixed-use development at Papago Park Center and on a comprehensive update to the city's construction codes…
Council to discuss charter revisions and department analysis
The City Council will hold a study session to receive presentations and discuss two items: an operational analysis of the Community Development Department, and proposed charter revisions from the Charter Review Committee for potential inclusion on the November 3, 2026 special election ballot. No votes or decisions are…
Board to discuss Sheriff Nanos report on management and immigration
The Board will receive and discuss a report from Sheriff Nanos regarding his work history, management of the Sheriff's Department, and interactions with federal immigration officials. They will also consider adopting updated building codes, approving resolutions supporting Rio Nuevo funding and naming a highway, and…
Council to vote on calling Nov. election for alternative spending limit
The Wellton Town Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting three new zoning overlay districts (Los Angeles Avenue, Commerce Way, Williams Street). They will also vote on a resolution to call a November 2026 general election for an alternative expenditure limitation (permanent base adjustment), apply for…
Committee to weigh ballot language on petition rules for November election
The Prescott Charter Review Committee will discuss and possibly recommend revisions to ballot language for Article II, Section 18 on petition consideration, aiming for the November 2026 election. They will also hear a presentation on proposed updates to Article VI, Section 17, requiring voter approval for capital…
Council to call special bond election for November 2026
The City Council will consider adopting the FY2027 tentative budget and calling a special bond election for November 3, 2026. Other items include a rezoning for Habitat for Humanity in Historic Avondale, approval of water and wastewater revenue obligations for capital projects, and a city manager contract amendment…
Council to call special election on sales tax hike for public safety, transit
The Council will vote on a resolution to call a November 3, 2026 special election on a 0.4% sales tax for public safety and a 0.1% increase for transit. They also hold first hearings on a mixed-use development at 1255 East Curry Road and speed-limit changes, and final hearings on a zoning change at 3910 South Rural…
City Council to consider a special event liquor license for Grand Circle Arts Alliance
The Page City Council will discuss several new business items, including a special event liquor license application from Grand Circle Arts Alliance, bids for airport consulting services, and a potential purchase of state land. The council will also consider a resolution calling a general election and a proposal to…
Board to refer $70M expenditure limit increase to voters
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to place a permanent $70 million adjustment to the county's 1979-80 base expenditure limit on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural including roll call and adjournment.
Committee to vote on $15M capital project charter amendment for Nov ballot
The Charter Review Committee will consider forwarding two proposed charter revisions to the City Council: an update to Article VI, Section 17 on high-value capital projects exceeding $15 million, and new restrictions on development agreements. The committee will also discuss potential additions including tenant…
Library Advisory Board to elect new officers and discuss summer reading programs
The Page Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026. The board will elect a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary as unfinished business. They will also discuss library programs including Summer Reading, adult programs, and teen and children's events. Public comments are invited.
Council to call Nov 2026 election, consider CDBG grant use
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 26-1810 for use of Community Development Block Grant funds. They will also vote on Resolution 26-1811 to call the 2026 General Election on November 3, 2026. Other business includes the March 2026 financial report and a resolution to submit a project…
Council to consider FY27 Strategic Plan, zoning amendment, and solar agreement
The council will consider adopting the FY27 Strategic Plan and Action Plan, and hold public hearings on an ordinance amending subdivision regulations for lot splits and a resolution to vacate a portion of an alleyway. They will also discuss a solar power purchase agreement for the Equestrian Center. Several…
Board to discuss settlement over former treasurer embezzlement
The Board will consider a settlement with fire districts related to the embezzlement by former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr, then hold an executive session for legal advice. Other action items include a response to the South32 Hermosa critical minerals project environmental impact statement and approval of…
Board of Adjustment to elect chair and approve minutes
This meeting of the Paradise Valley Board of Adjustment is largely procedural. The board will elect a chair and approve minutes from the previous meeting. A study session and executive session are scheduled, but no specific rezonings or public hearings with action items are listed.
Council to weigh solar farm extension, police contracts, and APS franchise vote
The Eloy City Council will hold a public hearing on a two-year time extension for a conditional use permit allowing a solar and battery storage facility on 320 acres at Sunshine Boulevard and Pretzer Road. The consent agenda includes purchases of Automated External Defibrillators ($62,000 from opioid settlement funds)…
Committee to select chair and vice chair for one-year term
The Tourism Advisory Committee will vote on appointing a chair and vice chair for a one-year term. They will also receive a presentation on the bed tax fund balance and budget for the first seven months of FY2026, along with a TPT sales tax report. The committee will approve prior meeting minutes and welcome returning…
Town Council to vote on adopting 2024 building codes
The Sahuarita Town Council will consider adopting updated building codes, including the 2023 National Electrical Code and 2024 International Building Codes, with local amendments. They will also discuss new ordinances on criminal history fingerprinting for employees and an identification code. Other agenda items…