A general election will be held on November 3, 2026, for an initiative.

RESOLUTION 1341-26. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PAGE, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA, TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PAGE THE PROPOSED INITIATIVE REGARDING THE LANES ON LAKE POWELL BOULEVARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF THE INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET; DESIGNATING THE DEADLINE FOR ARGUMENTS; ESTABLISHING THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; SETTING FORTH THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND EARLY VOTING DATES; DESIGNATING THE ELECTION FORMAT; AND SETTING FORTH THE CANVASS DEADLINE.  WHEREAS, it is provided by law for the holding of a General Election pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 16-204(F)(4) and 16-211; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has by Resolution called a General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, Page Action Committee submitted an Application for Serial Number on October 30, 2023, and initiative petitions on March 12, 2024, adding Chapter 74 of the City Code regarding the size and lanes on Lake Powell Boulevard as set forth in Exhibit A (“the Initiative”) for placement on the ballot; and WHEREAS, following litigation between the City and Page Action Committee during 2024 and 2025, the Arizona Supreme Court found the Initiative falls within the legislative authority of the qualified electors of the City and must proceed to the ballot; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement and Release between the City and Page Action Committee, the parties agree that the Initiative be placed on the General Election ballot to be held on November 3, 2026, election.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Page, as follows: Section 1. Order and Call for Election; Ballot Pursuant to A.R.S. § 19-143 and City Code § 32.001, a General Election in the City is hereby ordered and called to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to submit to the qualified electors of the City the Initiative, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and in the form of ballot as set forth as Exhibit B; and for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices of Mayor, three (3) City Council seats, if not already determined at the Primary Election.  Section 2. Informational Pamphlet That the Informational Pamphlet shall be prepared by the City Clerk pursuant to A.R.S. § 19-141, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Informational Pamphlet to be provided as and under the circumstances described herein in the form she deems acceptable.  Section 3. Arguments; Notice and Submittal Pursuant to A.R.S. § 19-141(C), the City hereby sets 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026, as the deadline to submit arguments for and against the Initiative. Each argument shall not exceed 300 words in length, and the City may offset a portion of the proportionate cost of paper and printing the arguments. The City Clerk is authorized to prepare any notices necessary to publicize the argument deadline and filing requirements. Section 4. Conduct of Election; Voting Rights Act; Expenditures The General Election will be held, conducted, and canvassed in the manner provided by law. Ballots shall be counted by the voting system in use by Coconino County Elections Department for the recordation of the electors' choices as authorized by Arizona law. The City shall comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and provide translation if required by law. The City Council hereby authorizes all expenditures as may be necessary to order, notice, hold and administer the General Election, which expenses shall be paid from current operating funds of the City. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to take all necessary action to facilitate the General Election. Section 5. Deadline for Voter Registration and Early Voting Dates To be qualified to vote at the General Election, a City resident must be registered by vote by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. Absentee/early voting with respect to the General Election will be permitted in accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 4, Article 8. Section 6. Designating Election Format The election format for the General Election shall be a polling place election.  Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Section 7. Canvass of Election The Coconino County election officials will forward the votes cast to the City Council for canvassing. The City Council will meet within twenty (20) days after the General Election to canvass the returns of the election and to certify the result, as provided by Arizona law. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PAGE, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA this _ day of 22,  2026, by the following vote: Ayes7, Nays 0, Abstentions 0, Absent 0. Dated: April 22, 2026. Signed by: Steven R. Kidman, Mayor. Approved as to Form by: Joshua Smith, City Attorney. Attested by: Cindy Scott, City clerk. EXHIBITS ON FILE AT THE PAGE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: 697 Vista Ave., Page, AZ. Exhibit A: Proposed Initiative Adding Chapter 74 of the Page City Code. Exhibit B: Form of Official Ballot.
First Pub: 04-29-2026
Last Pub: 05-06-2026
29972905/06/2026