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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Blythe City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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

Blythe voters choose up to three council members citywide; the other two seats are not on this ballot, and the council chooses the mayor.

Last day to register to vote · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Palo Verde Hospital2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Healthcare District and Riverside County are operating under an initial 180-day agreement, and the council has an ad hoc committee on the hospital.

What's on the tableHow actively the council supports the hospital through its committee, county talks and any future agreements.

02Police reports and staffing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council directed staff to schedule a study session on the monthly police activity report in May 2026.

What's on the tableWhat crime statistics the council receives and how the city funds and staffs public safety.

03City budget and pensions2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $53.3 million FY 2026/27 budget in June 2026.

What's on the tableFuture budgets, including pension payments and use of reserves.

04Kratom ordinance1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council introduced Ordinance No. 946-26 on July 14, 2026.

What's on the tableFinal adoption and enforcement of rules on kratom and 7-OH products.

05Trash hauler contract1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council approved the annual solid waste rate adjustment in May 2026 and directed staff to address contract issues with CR&R.

What's on the tableHow the city enforces its franchise agreement with CR&R.

1 note on these statements

The City Clerk (Mallory Crecelius) and City Treasurer (Christa Elms) are also on the ballot, each as the only nominee. City of Blythe · Aug 19, 2026

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  1. 1. What role should the city play for Palo Verde Hospital?

  2. 2. How should the city regulate kratom and 7-OH products?

  3. 3. How should the council receive police activity statistics?

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Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Sam Burton, Summer Spraggins3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The City Council has five members elected at-large to four-year staggered terms. City of Blythe
  • After each election the council appoints a mayor and vice mayor from its own members for a two-year term. City of Blythe
  • Three council seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with voters choosing up to three of six candidates. City of Blythe · Aug 19, 2026

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