Scottsdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Raoul Zubia
Candidate for City Council
Raoul Zubia 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
TodayRetired banker with more than 25 years in banking and a former chair of the Human Services Commission. He was also vice chair of the Protect and Preserve Scottsdale Task Force and president of Partners for Paiute.
- Endorsed by
- Organizations: Arizona Fraternal Order of Police; Penjamo Yaqui Pueblo Board of Directors; Scottsdale Firefighters Association; Scottsdale REALTORS; Scottsdale Women Rising. Elected officials include Vice Mayor Maryann McAllen, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead, former Scottsdale Mayor Sam Campana and former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. Zubia for Scottsdale
- Campaign website
- www.zubiaforscottsdale.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
Raoul Zubia asks supporters to vote only for him (single-shot voting), although voters may choose two candidates. City of Scottsdale
Where Raoul Zubia stands: positions on the record
Water3 sourced positions
as reported by ABC15
Said water is voters' top concern and he is running to secure it.
“I'm running to make sure we secure our water”
Forum answerABC15 · Sep 30, 2026
Criticizes the council for cutting water resources.
“Cutting vital water resources and prioritizing political infighting over solutions is not what we should accept from our leaders.”
Own statementCity of Scottsdale
Lists drought planning, efficient landscaping and graywater recycling programs.
“Advance drought planning, efficient landscaping, and graywater recycling programs.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Growth2 sourced positions
Says growth should be mindful of density, water resources and economic concerns.
“Growth is inevitable, but it should be done so in a way that is mindful of density, water resources, and economic concerns.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Said Scottsdale should be strategic about growth rather than banning development or using water as a deterrent.
“We need to be strategic about our growth rather than outright banning development or using our water resources as a deterrent.”
Own statementKTAR
Axon headquarters1 sourced position
Says Axon's new headquarters brings high-paying jobs and revenue.
“Axon’s new headquarters brings high-paying jobs and vital revenue, boosting Scottsdale’s economic future.”
Own statementScottsdale Progress
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Calls for enforcing short-term rental ordinances and pushing for more local control.
“Enforce short-term rental ordinances with real consequences and push for more local control.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Transportation1 sourced position
Calls for expanding bike lanes, sidewalks and senior mobility services.
“Expand bike lanes, sidewalks, and senior mobility services for smoother travel.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Public safety2 sourced positions
Supports police, fire and EMS funding along with expanded mental-health and addiction services.
“Fully support police, fire, and EMS while expanding mental-health and addiction services.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Calls for guardrails on Flock license-plate cameras, including audits and case numbers tied to every search.
“Scottsdale should pursue effective policing without creating a vast surveillance network that tracks innocent people.”
Own statementZubia for Scottsdale
Campaign1 sourced position
Asks his supporters to vote only for him rather than for two candidates.
“Please vote only for me on your ballot.”
Own statementCity of Scottsdale
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Scottsdale City Council in 2022 (lost in the primary).
Own statementCity of Scottsdale · Aug 2, 2022
Also running for City Council
- Barry Graham (incumbent)
- Michelle Ugenti-Rita
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