9.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/21/2026
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-17: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, ordering and calling a Primary Election, if necessary, to be held on July 21, 2026, and a General Election to be held on November 3, 2026
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Resolution No. 2026-17 by title only
- City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2026-17 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff City Charter provides that Primary Elections shall be held for the purpose of nominating candidates for the General Election when more than two candidates file nominating petitions for a vacancy in office. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes at the Primary Election for each office for which there is a vacancy will be considered nominated for such office, and their names shall be printed on the ballot for the General Election. Eight Councilmember candidates have qualified to be considered for nomination at the Primary Election.
In the event that a candidate's petition signatures are challenged and found to be insufficient and the number of total qualified candidates drops to six, the Primary Election will be dispensed with.
In the event that a candidate's petition signatures are challenged and found to be insufficient and the number of total qualified candidates drops to six, the Primary Election will be dispensed with.
Financial Impact:
Project Name: 2026 General Election
Cost: Approximately $2.00 per registered voter for each election
Account Number Budgeted: 001-01-017-0016-1-4290
FY Budgeted Amount: $300,000
Funding Source: General Fund
Cost: Approximately $2.00 per registered voter for each election
Account Number Budgeted: 001-01-017-0016-1-4290
FY Budgeted Amount: $300,000
Funding Source: General Fund
Policy Impact:
None
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
Not call the elections.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
High Performing Governance
Inclusive & Engaged Community
Inclusive & Engaged Community
Connection to Regional Plan:
N/A
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
N/A
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
N/A