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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Winslow City Council Election 2026

3 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose three council members from four candidates. Mayor Roberta "Birdie" Cano is the only candidate for Mayor.

Last day to request a mailed ballot · Oct 23

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What the next council decides

01Hospital and city sales tax (Proposition 449)4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's additional 1% sales tax expired on July 15, 2026, and Proposition 449 asks voters to bring it back for ten years from February 2027.

What's on the tableThe next council will set spending for police, fire, parks, the library and other services based on whether Proposition 449 passes.

02Starter homes and new housing4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the Council authorized staff to negotiate a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity for starter homes on city land.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to approve a final Habitat agreement and the final plan for the Colorado Avenue housing project.

03Marijuana business rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Council loosened its marijuana business rules in 2025 and 2026 and reviews that part of the city code every year.

What's on the tableThe next council will hold the annual review of the city's recreational marijuana code and decide whether to change it.

04E-bike and e-scooter rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the Council discussed a draft ordinance with local rules for e-bikes and e-scooters but did not adopt it.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to adopt local e-bike and e-scooter rules after public outreach.

05Who picks department heads2 sourced facts

Where it standsSince September 2025 the City Manager has appointed the police chief, fire chief and public works director without Council approval.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to keep that arrangement as the city fills top department jobs.

5 notes on these statements

The official ballot text lists four Council Member candidates: Shelley Caraway, Darcey McKee, David Morales and Heather Pruett. City of Winslow

Laurie LaShomb was among five people the City Clerk listed as filing petitions for the three councilmember positions. City of Winslow

Councilmembers Daniel Tafoya and Samantha Crisp are not seeking reelection. Painted Desert Tribune · Apr 7, 2026

Peter Cake, Jim MacLean and Melcor Salazar are not on the 2026 ballot; their terms end in December 2028. City of Winslow

The ballot also includes Proposition 450, a franchise to be granted to Arizona Public Service Company. City of Winslow

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  1. 1. Should the city pursue a deal with Habitat for Humanity to build starter homes on city land?

  2. 2. Should the council rezone single-family land on Colorado Avenue for a planned housing development?

  3. 3. Should marijuana dispensaries in Winslow be allowed to offer drive-through service?

  4. 4. Should the city drop its dual license requirement for marijuana businesses?

  5. 5. Should the City Manager appoint the police chief, fire chief and public works director without Council approval?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted9 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Peter Cake, Roberta "Birdie" Cano, Jim MacLean, Melcor Salazar3 on this ballot

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

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