Scottsdale City Council

The Scottsdale City Council sets policy for the City of Scottsdale. Council members serve four-year terms. The City Council is responsible for adopting the city budget, setting tax rates, and establishing city ordinances.

★2 incumbents seeking re-election
Next Election: August 25, 2026Seats: 3Candidates: 8Scottsdale
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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.

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Candidates (8)

Barry Graham photo
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Barry Graham

Scottsdale City Council

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Solange Whitehead

Scottsdale City Council

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Crystal Carroll photo
Nonpartisan
Crystal Carroll

Scottsdale City Council

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Ethan Knowlden photo
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Ethan Knowlden

Scottsdale City Council

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Bob Littlefield photo
Nonpartisan
Bob Littlefield

Scottsdale City Council

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Eric Sloan photo
Nonpartisan
Eric Sloan

Scottsdale City Council

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Michelle Ugenti-Rita photo
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Michelle Ugenti-Rita

Scottsdale City Council

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Raoul Zubia photo
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Raoul Zubia

Scottsdale City Council

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Quick Comparison

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Barry Graham photoBarry Graham
Solange Whitehead photoSolange Whitehead
Crystal Carroll photoCrystal Carroll
Ethan Knowlden photoEthan Knowlden
Bob Littlefield photoBob Littlefield
Eric Sloan photoEric Sloan
Michelle Ugenti-Rita photoMichelle Ugenti-Rita
Raoul Zubia photoRaoul Zubia
PartyNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisanNonpartisan
IncumbentYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
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Sources:scottsdaleaz.gov

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Forums & Coverage

Only pieces where all candidates in this race receive equal coverage are listed here — no endorsements, op-eds, or single-candidate profiles.

  1. Scottsdale Progress · June 15, 2026

    Scottsdale candidates tackle more questions

    All eight candidates answer the same four questions on the Brown parking garage, the recycled water program, handling constituents, and the proposed FY2026–27 budget.

  2. Scottsdale Progress · June 7, 2026

    Scottsdale City Council candidates field question

    All eight candidates answer the same four questions: biggest priority, qualifying background, leadership style, and position on the Axon development.

  3. Scottsdale Progress · May 3, 2026

    Scottsdale candidates passing the hat

    Q1 2026 campaign finance analysis covering all eight candidates — fundraising totals, donor sources, and spending patterns heading into the July 21 primary.

  4. Scottsdale Progress · April 20, 2026

    Battle lines drawn in election kickoff

    Recap of the April 13 candidate forum at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library — all eight candidates debate the Axon development, the Old Town parking garage, and a failed roundabout project.

  5. Scottsdale Progress · April 13, 2026

    Scottsdale City Council election season begins

    Election season preview featuring individual statements from all eight candidates on their qualifications and campaign priorities, ahead of the inaugural Scottsdale Firefighters Association forum.