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.

NPAlicia Goforth· Incumbent
Next Election: August 4, 2026Candidates: 5Mesa · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)
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What 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.

Running

Candidates (5)

NonpartisanIncumbent
Alicia Goforth

Mesa City Council – District 5 · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)

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Nonpartisan
Ryan Blakeman

Mesa City Council – District 5 · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)

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Nonpartisan
Danny Hart

Mesa City Council – District 5 · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)

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Nonpartisan
Amanda Jones

Mesa City Council – District 5 · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)

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Nonpartisan
Aleks Vranicic

Mesa City Council – District 5 · District 5 (Northeast Mesa)

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