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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Scottsdale City Council Election 2026

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Updated Oct 2, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

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Bob Littlefield, who advanced from the July 21 primary, formally withdrew on August 4, 2026 and will not appear on the ballot, leaving Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia for two seats. City of Scottsdale

July 21 primary results: Solange Whitehead 28,338 votes (17.48%, re-elected); Michelle Ugenti-Rita 24,221; Barry Graham 23,565; Bob Littlefield 22,091; Raoul Zubia 21,897. City of Scottsdale

The Arizona Republic reports Bob Littlefield left the race to give his allies Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita a better chance. The Arizona Republic (via Fresno Bee) · Sep 28, 2026

Raoul Zubia asks supporters to vote only for him (single-shot voting), although voters may choose two candidates. City of Scottsdale

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Lisa BorowskyMayor; current term began January 2025; not on this ballot8sourcedJan DubauskasCouncilmember; current term began January 2025; not on this ballot7sourcedAdam KwasmanCouncilmember; current term began January 2025; not on this ballot7sourcedMaryann McAllenVice mayor; on the City Council since January 2025 after a 14-year career with the city of Scottsdale. She is a past chair of the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission.10sourcedSolange WhiteheadCouncilmember; re-elected outright in the July 21, 2026 primary to a term beginning January 202711sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesWater supply and recycled water, Axon headquarters and apartment growth, Scottsdale Road and roundaboutsKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Water supply and recycled water

Where it standsThe Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget replaced funding for several water projects, including purified recycled water, with a $100 million allocation for new water sources and supply.

What's on the tableWhether to restore funding for purified recycled water and which other water supplies to pay for.

Axon headquarters and apartment growth

Where it standsIn November 2025 the council approved, 4-3, an agreement with Axon for its headquarters campus with 600 apartments and 600 condominiums, and repealed the 2024 rezoning.

What's on the tableHow the Axon agreement is carried out and how the council handles other large apartment proposals.

Scottsdale Road and roundabouts

Where it standsIn April 2025 the council voted 4-3 to replace a planned roundabout at Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard with a signalized intersection.

What's on the tableThe new safety design for the intersection and its costs.

Short-term rentals

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council unanimously added a definition of "event center" to city code to curb short-term rentals used as party venues.

What's on the tableHow strictly to enforce short-term rental rules and whether to seek more authority from the state.

  • The council adopted Ordinance No. 4719 on June 23, 2026 by a 7-0 vote. City of Scottsdale · Jun 23, 2026
  • Arizona law already bans short-term rentals from operating as commercial venues, but neither state law nor local code clearly defined an event center, city officials said. 12News
  • The city regulates short-term rentals within limits set by state law. 12News

Budget, taxes and rates

Where it standsThe council adopted a $2.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget 7-0 and did not take the 2% maximum allowable primary property tax increase.

What's on the tableNext year's budget, property tax levy and utility rates.

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  1. 1. Should Scottsdale fund its plan to add purified recycled water to the drinking supply?

  2. 2. What should the council do about the Axon headquarters agreement?

  3. 3. How should the council handle proposals for large apartment projects?

  4. 4. Should Scottsdale build roundabouts where city traffic engineers recommend them?

  5. 5. What should Scottsdale do next on short-term rentals?

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The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Lisa Borowsky, Jan Dubauskas, Adam Kwasman, Maryann McAllen, Solange Whitehead2 on this ballot

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

  • The City Council is the mayor and six councilmembers. City of Scottsdale
  • All qualified electors of the city, regardless of party registration, may vote for two City Council candidates in this election. City of Scottsdale
  • Councilmembers serve four-year terms; Councilwoman Whitehead is serving her second 4-year term. City of Scottsdale
  • In the July 21, 2026 primary, Solange Whitehead received a majority and was re-elected; the next four highest vote-getters advanced to the general election. City of Scottsdale
  • The mayor votes on council items: Mayor Borowsky is listed among the votes on the Axon agreement in November 2025. City of Scottsdale · Nov 17, 2025
  • The council elected in 2026 begins its terms in January 2027. City of Scottsdale

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