Chandler primary election brings Prop. 415 and city races to July 21 ballot
Chandler’s July 21, 2026 primary elects a mayor and three councilmembers and votes on Prop. 415, ratifying the 2026 General Plan—here’s a voter guide.
Arizona
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Scottsdale police plan July 4 DUI enforcement over holiday weekend
Scottsdale Police says DUI enforcement will run during evening hours from Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, with East Valley partners and a simple message: plan a sober ride.
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Chandler adopts $1.87B FY 2026-27 budget, lowers primary tax rate again
Chandler’s adopted $1.87 billion budget cuts the primary property tax rate again, keeps the city sales tax at 1.5%, and funds a 10-year capital plan.
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Scottsdale adds event-center rule to short-term rental code
Scottsdale approved Ordinance 4719 to define “event center” and curb short-term rentals used for commercial parties before the July 4 weekend.
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Scottsdale expands its water reserve with $8.25M Harquahala credit purchase
Scottsdale AZ – City Council approved $8.25 million for 15,000 acre-feet of Harquahala storage credits, raising long-term reserves to nearly 293,000 acre-feet.
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Supreme Court takes Arizona voting-laws appeal, setting up ballot-access fight
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – The justices will review Arizona citizenship-check and voter-roll rules, but the case is still at the review stage. ([supremecourt.gov](https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-1017.html))
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Tucson Unified approves $797.4M budget plan; July 14 Truth-in-Taxation hearing
Tucson Unified approved a $797.4M FY 2026-27 budget plan on June 16 and will hold a July 14 Truth-in-Taxation/Adjacent Ways hearing—residents can comment.
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Chandler Loop 202 closures June 26–29: ADOT detours for Price & Dobson
Eastbound Loop 202 (Alma School to Cooper) closes 10 p.m. Fri. June 26 to 5 a.m. Mon. June 29; ADOT detours via Chandler Blvd, Pecos & Germann.
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Tucson approves RTA Next transit-safety spending as strike deadline nears
Tucson, AZ – Council advanced first-year transit-safety spending, but RTA eligibility review and Sun Tran labor talks remain unresolved.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.
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Phoenix adopts 2030 food plan as SNAP cuts and summer hunger pressures grow
Phoenix city leaders adopted a food plan on June 9 as SUN Bucks launched and Valley food banks reported heavy demand heading into summer.
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Kingman-area hantavirus death prompts Mohave County rodent-safety warning
Kingman, AZ – Mohave County says a Kingman-area resident died of Sin Nombre hantavirus, with the exposure source unknown and cleanup precautions urged.
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Mesa adopts FY 2026-27 budget after $30M-$36M gap warning
Mesa’s FY 2026-27 budget is set after officials warned of a $30 million to $36 million general-fund gap and said reserves and cuts helped close it.
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Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% primary-tax bump before June 17 hearing
Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% rise in average primary property taxes, even as the rate dips slightly, with a public hearing set for June 17.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Gilbert closes Desert Sky Park for summer while Phase 2 continues
Gilbert, AZ — Desert Sky Park closed May 26 through Sept. 4 while the town keeps Phase 2 work moving on a 50-acre expansion with fields and family amenities.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Scottsdale steps up short-term rental enforcement as citations rise
Scottsdale says short-term rental citations are rising as enforcement increases, while residents still have a complaint path and state law limits local control.
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Gilbert moves to sell 18.9 acres near Topgolf, bid opening set June 1
Gilbert is advancing a sealed-bid sale of 18.9 acres near Ray Road and Santan Village Parkway, with bids due June 1 and council review set for June 9.
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Phoenix trash and recycling fees rise July 1 after council approval
Phoenix AZ – The city’s trash and recycling bill rises July 1, then again in 2027 and 2028, after council approved a phased rate hike.
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Mohave County weighs Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts that could affect Kingman-area growth
Mohave County is reviewing 21 eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendations, with a state nomination window expected in mid-2026.
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Mesa measles exposure sites expand as county confirms new cases
Maricopa County confirmed three new measles cases May 6 and posted more Mesa exposure sites. Residents should check the county tracker and watch for symptoms.