Scottsdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michelle Ugenti-Rita
Candidate for City Council
Michelle Ugenti-Rita is running for Scottsdale City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Arizona legislator who served Scottsdale for 12 years and a small business owner. Her ballot statement lists a business administration degree from Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business.
- Endorsed by
- Police Officers of Scottsdale Association; Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas; Councilman Barry Graham; Freedom Club PAC; former State Representative Joseph Chaplik; Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan; Councilman Adam Kwasman; Legislative District 3; Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association Michelle Ugenti-Rita for Scottsdale City Council: home page
- How the press groups them
- The Arizona Republic reports that Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita are running on a joint conservative platform. The Arizona Republic (via Fresno Bee) · Sep 28, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.electmichelle.com
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
Where Michelle Ugenti-Rita stands: positions on the record
Growth1 sourced position
Says she opposes high-density apartments and development out of scale with Scottsdale's character.
“I have and will continue to oppose high-density apartments and over development that are out of scale with our character”
Own statementMichelle Ugenti-Rita for Scottsdale City Council: home page
Axon headquarters1 sourced position
Says she supported Axon's original headquarters but opposes its high-density apartment development.
“I supported Axon’s original headquarters, but oppose their massive high-density apartment development.”
Own statementScottsdale Progress
Water2 sourced positions
as reported by the Associated Press; not a direct quote
Has been the most vocal opponent of the city's advanced water purification program.
Own statementAssociated Press (via The Well News)
Says Scottsdale must take a bigger role at the Legislature and in Washington in Colorado River negotiations.
“Scottsdale must increase its participation at the Legislature and in Washington as the seven Colorado River states renegotiate the future of the river.”
Own statementMichelle Ugenti-Rita for Scottsdale City Council: home page
Transportation2 sourced positions
Opposes roundabouts she calls unnecessary and replacing car lanes with bike lanes.
“I also oppose reckless transportation experiments that don’t fit Scottsdale, such as unnecessary roundabouts and eliminating car lanes for bike lanes.”
Own statementCity of Scottsdale
Opposes road diets and light rail.
“stop policies such as road diets and light rail that erode roadway capacity, increase traffic, and reduce business accessibility”
Own statementMichelle Ugenti-Rita for Scottsdale City Council: home page
Public safety2 sourced positions
Says she will enforce laws and not tolerate homelessness and panhandling on city streets.
“I will ensure our laws are enforced and will not tolerate homelessness and panhandling on our streets.”
Own statementCity of Scottsdale
Calls for stopping the influx of homelessness by enforcing existing statutes.
“stopping the influx of homelessness through consistent enforcement of existing statutes”
Own statementMichelle Ugenti-Rita for Scottsdale City Council: home page
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2, in 2024 as a Republican candidate (lost in the primary).
Own statementMaricopa County Elections · Jul 30, 2024
Also running for City Council
- Barry Graham (incumbent)
- Raoul Zubia
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