Mesa City Council – District 5
Mesa City Council District 5 covers northeast Mesa. Incumbent Councilwoman Alicia Goforth is seeking re-election and faces four challengers. The primary is scheduled for August 4, 2026, with a general election on November 3, 2026.
Next Election: August 4, 2026Candidates: 5Mesa · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)
View all candidates in this raceWhat does this office actually control?
A City or Town Council sets local policy for the community — the level of government closest to residents’ daily lives.
- Adopts the city budget and sets the local property-tax rate.
- Passes city ordinances and decides zoning — what gets built and where.
- Funds and oversees police, fire, parks, streets, water, and trash service.
- Hires and oversees the city or town manager who runs daily operations.
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