Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Bullhead City Council Election 2026

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Britnee KidwellBullhead City resident raising her children in the city and running for the council's two-year seat. She says she will support law enforcement, invest in young families with children and strengthen the community.3sourced
Tami RingCouncilmember; current term ends November 20265sourced

All Bullhead City voters choose between two candidates in a November 3 runoff for one council seat with a term ending November 2028.

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Rodney Head ran unopposed for mayor in the July 21, 2026 primary, receiving 5,873 votes. Mohave County 2026 Primary Election results (unofficial), Bullhead City mayor

The two-year seat is open because Rodney Head resigned from the Council on March 23, 2026 to run for mayor. Bullhead City Council Communication · Apr 7, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Karen DallmanCouncilmember, term ends November 2028; serving as Mayor through the 2026 election cycle5sourced Jason NewlinCouncilmember, term ends November 20285sourced Eugene O'NeillCouncilmember, term ends November 20285sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesCity manager compensation, City budget and parks, Colorado River gas pipeline Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Last day to register to vote

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

City manager compensation

Where it standsIn February 2026 the Council voted 7-0 to raise the city manager's salary to $245,000.

What's on the tableThe next Council will review the city manager's performance and employment agreement.

Amendment No. 2 to the city manager's employment agreement increased the salary to $245,000 (passed 7-0, February 3, 2026). Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-02-03 · Feb 3, 2026

City budget and parks

Where it standsThe Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 final budget 6-0 in June 2025.

What's on the tableThe next Council will adopt future budgets, including parks and community center spending.

The Finance Director said total expenditures were up to $193,087,363 and general fund expenditures $50,580,517. Bullhead City Council minutes, 2025-06-17 · Jun 17, 2025
The Finance Director said the budget included $1.5 million for various park projects and the next phase of the community center. Bullhead City Council minutes, 2025-06-17 · Jun 17, 2025

Colorado River gas pipeline

Where it standsIn February 2026 the Council directed the City Manager to withhold approval of gas-line abandonments pending removal of the river crossing.

What's on the tableThe Council will decide how to press the gas companies and the Arizona Corporation Commission on removing the structure.

The City Manager said the pipeline is owned by Kinder Morgan, El Paso Natural Gas and Southwest Gas, not the city. Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-02-03 · Feb 3, 2026
The Council voted 7-0 to withhold approval of gas-line abandonments and oppose future El Paso Natural Gas and Southwest Gas rate cases until a resolution is reached. Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-02-03 · Feb 3, 2026

General Plan ratification

Where it standsVoters must approve the updated General Plan in November 2026.

What's on the tableThe next Council will apply the ratified plan to land use, infrastructure and development decisions.

Bullhead City's current General Plan was approved in 2016 and must be updated and approved by voters in November 2026. Bullhead City
The Council adopted Resolution 2026R-7 approving the public participation plan for the 2026 General Plan update (passed 7-0, March 2026). Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-03-17 · Mar 17, 2026

Derelict property

Where it standsIn February 2026 the Council authorized legal action over the vacant La Plaza Inn at 1978 Highway 95.

What's on the tableThe Council will oversee the nuisance-abatement case and any demolition.

The City Manager said the La Plaza Inn had been vacant for over 20 years. Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-02-17 · Feb 17, 2026
The Council voted 7-0 to authorize legal action to abate the nuisance, up to demolition (February 17, 2026). Bullhead City Council minutes, 2026-02-17 · Feb 17, 2026

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1. How should the council set the city manager's pay?
2. How should the council vote on the city's annual budget?
3. What should the city do about the unused gas pipeline at the river?
4. Should the city build a central recreation center?
5. How should the city handle a long-vacant derelict building?

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Key dates

Last day to register to voteBullhead CityOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsBullhead CityOct 7, 2026
Election Day, polls open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Bullhead CityNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Karen Dallman, Jason Newlin, Eugene O'Neill1 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The city runs under a Council-Manager form of government. Bullhead City
The Council fills a vacancy by appointment and selects a mayor from its own members when the mayor's seat is vacant. Bullhead City Council Communication · Apr 7, 2026

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