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Karen Dallman

Mayor2024-11-19 - 2028-11 (council oath Nov 19, 2024 per Nov 19, 2024 council minutes; appointed Mayor Apr 21, 2026 per Apr 21, 2026 minutes, serving until the Mayor elected in 2026 is seated; month-level end: November 2028 per the city Mayor and Council page (bullheadcityaz.gov/leadership-government/mayor-and-council) 'Current City Council term ends: November 2028')

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
39
Total speaking time
2:48:00
Avg per meeting
4:18
Segments
3492

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2026[54]

Section 10 Wastewater Plant Expansion Concerns

Funded by sewer customer rates through the enterprise fund, not general taxes.

high→Aug 2026[41]

Data Center Zoning Regulations

A data center ordinance itself costs little, but rules around decommissioning bonds and infrastructure could shift costs to developers instead of taxpayers — and rates could rise if large loads weren't properly insulated.

critical↓Feb 2026[36]

Laughlin Ranch Major General Plan Amendment

The applicant projects a 54% reduction in water demand (about 1.9 billion gallons) versus the current approved plan, but residents question actual data center water use.

critical↑Nov 2026[30]

Flooding emergency and storm recovery

$600,000 moved now, with total damage expected to top $4 million and more funding requests coming.

high↑May 2026[26]

Water Resource Allocation and Development Growth

Water entitlements bought decades ago for $750-$1,400 per acre-foot are now worth over $20,000 — a major long-term asset.

high↑Nov 2026[25]

Highway 68 Safety Study

Smaller fixes can be done in-house; lighting and turn restrictions will need new funding through ADOT's planning process.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

BLM Land Exchange Agreement

The city gives up largely inaccessible land for a small but valuable in-city parcel.

critical↑Feb 2026[21]

Colorado River Water Management EIS Comments

Not specified in the agenda; the value of conservation credits to the city was not stated.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Sale of Out-of-City Fort Mojave Water Assets

Proceeds of at least $2.3 million would likely go to the utility fund, which has borrowed about $10 million from the general fund.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Lakeside Drive Emergency Manhole Rehabilitation

Cost $191,863.56 from utility funds for emergency repairs.

critical↓Feb 2026[14]

Electric-Assist Bicycle Regulations and Park Safety

Staff time and potential signage/enforcement costs.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Veterans Resource Center land proposal and records requests

The proposed facility is valued at $6.32 million; the land value determination is in dispute.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Sewer lift station emergency pump rebuild

Costs the city $76,490.03 without competitive bidding.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Mohave County Airport Authority Legal Consultation

Any financial exposure or obligations weren't made public.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

Original Bullhead City Revitalization

Issuance of $16.5 million in improvement district bonds, backed by property assessments on developers.

medium↓May 2026[12]

Boys & Girls Club Funding Increase

An extra $10,000 comes from the city's general fund contingency this fiscal year.

high↓Aug 2026[11]

Wild Burro Population Management

None; burro management is federally funded.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

Ramar Road Traffic Safety and Speeding

Minor costs for potential signage, pavement markings, or speed feedback signs.

critical↓Mar 2026[11]

City Center Infrastructure Financing

The $16.5 million in bonds and $12.1 million construction contract are repaid by the developer and future property owners through assessments, not city taxes.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Community Cat TNR Program Review

Potential future budget allocations for expanded spay and neuter services or shelter transport.

Decisions during term (365)

Recorded while Dallman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Consent agenda: October 20 minutes and Resolution 2026R-43 police grant

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Purchase of used 2024 GMC Savana utility truck — $67,886

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Water conservation agreement with Bureau of Reclamation (ICS banking)

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Emergency pump rebuild at 18-2 Lift Station — $76,490.03

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Purchase of well 6-1 site property and easements — $125,000

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Flood emergency declaration and $600,000 transfer (Resolution 2026R-44)

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting. (City Clerk Ogden)

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 1-2): Minutes and Police Grant Resolution 2026R-43

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Purchase of used 2024 GMC Savana utility truck — $67,886

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Water conservation agreement with Bureau of Reclamation (Intentionally Created Surplus)

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Emergency pump rebuild for 18-2 Lift Station — $76,490.03

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Property purchase for new 6-1 well site — $125,000

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Emergency declaration and $600,000 transfer for flood recovery (Resolution 2026R-44)

approved6-0Nov 3, 2026

Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting. (City Clerk Ogden)

approved6-0Nov 2, 2026

Consent agenda approved

tabled6-0Nov 2, 2026

Postpone general plan amendment hearing to December 1

approved6-0Nov 2, 2026

Pier 95 RV Park rezone (Ordinance 2026-19)

approved5-1Nov 2, 2026

Marble Canyon subdivision time extension

approved6-0Nov 2, 2026

Wastewater filter media purchase

approved6-0Nov 2, 2026

ADA pedestrian pushbutton grant application (Resolution 2026 R-42)

Voting record (178)

172 yes3 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for adoption at this meeting

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026R-34, approving Intergovernmental Agreement No. 26-0011828-1 between the State of Arizona, acting by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation, and the City of Bull

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the Funding Agreement between the City of Bullhead City and the Boys' and Girls' Club of the Colorado River for the period July I, 2026, through June 30,2027, in the amount of$50,000, plus an

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the construction contract with Kay Constructors for the Section 10 SRP Blower Buildings Improvements (Project No. 27-U-001) in the amount of $4,948,131.94 and authorize the City Manager to exe

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopt Ordinance No. 2026-18 by reference, approve the "Purchasing Amendments 2026" amending Chapters 2.16, City Manager and 3.37, Contracting and Competitive Bidding, Titles 2, Administration and Pers

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

accept the Temporary Construction Easement (CityCentre Improvement District, Bullhead City, Arizona) as presented

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve to ratify the execution of Change Order 2 to Contract 2026-0140, South Supply Line Phase II, for construction of an additional800 feet of 16-inch transmission main in the amount of $242,095.42

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopt Ordinance No. 2026-17 by reference, approving the "Board of Adjustment Amendment 2026" amending Chapter 17.54, Enforcement and Penalties ofTitle 17, Zoning, ofthe Bullhead City Municipal Code re

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

make a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to approve the application for a Series 6 (Bar) Liquor License Job No. 407456 submitted by Joseph Ercalo Colianno for Col

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

1) approve the Agreement for Materials Testing and Observation Services for CityCentre Improvement District Project No. 26-PW-002, Task Order No. 32 with Sunbelt Engineering & Testing of Fort Mohave,

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

make a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to approve the application for a Series 12 (Restaurant) Liquor License Job No. 407118 submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowi

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026R-36, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Bullhead City School District and the City of Bullhead City for utilization of one School Safety Grant School Resour

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026R-35, (l) approving the award of a construction contract for certain improvements for the area known as "City of Bullhead City, Arizona CityCentre Improvement District" and ap

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the Agreement for Replacement of the last two Section 18 Wastewater Treatment Plant membranes with Zenon Environmental Corporation as a sole source, in the amount of $806,080.00 plus any appli

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Items 1-4 on the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and without further discussion

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

recommend to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to approve the application for a Multi-License Acquisition of Control Liquor License Job No. 408077 submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewko

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approve the construction agreement with McCormick Construction Company of Bullhead City, Arizona in an amount not to exceed $12,096,730.00 to perform construction services for the CityCentre Improveme

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the preliminary condominium plat for a project known as Stonebridge Storage Condominiums, located at 1175 Chaparral Drive, and described as Chaparral Terr

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve the final condominium plat for La Jolla Village Condominiums, Tract 5176, and authorize the Mayor to sign all accompanying documents as presented.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve: 1) the final plat for Residences at Parkside, Tract 5170, Unit land authorize the Mayor to execute the fmal plat on behalf of the City; and 2) approve t

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Vice Mayor Alfonzo made a motion to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for adoption at this meeting.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Vice Mayor Alfonzo made a motion that Item 1 on the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and without further disc

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve acceptance of the 1997 AM General MI097A2 from Jerry Hardy to place the vehicle in Veteran's Park and allocate $10,000 to the Veteran's Park Fund from con

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council member Newlin made a motion to approve: 1) the final plat for CityCentre Districts Master Plat, Tract 5188; and 2) authorizing the Mayor to execute the final plat on behalf of the city as pres

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-15 by reference, approving an amendment to Title 17, Chapter 17.38, Density Districts, of the Bullhead City Municipal Code concerning bui

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-30, authorizing and directing the City Manager's execution of a Warranty Deed to Richard La Point and Kelli La Point and the execution

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Ring made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-16 by reference, approving an amendment to Title 17, Chapter 17.06, General District Requirements, of the Bullhead City Municipal Code con

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Council Member Ring made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-29, approving the Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) State Gang T

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for adoption at this meeting.

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion that Item 1 on the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and without further d

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve the Turf Reduction Water Conservation Grant Reimbursement Agreement Laughlin Ranch between the City of Bullhead City and the Laughlin Ranch Homeowners As

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-14 by reference, approving the addition of Section 12.12.051, No Smoking at Pickleball and Tennis Courts, and amending Chapter 12.12, Pub

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar CB2. 7 Double Drum Vibratory Compactor from Empire Caterpillar (quote dated July 14, 2026) under the Omnia Cooperative

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve, pursuant to Bullhead City Municipal Code 3.37.040(8), the purchase of a used 2024 Ford F-550 Crane Service Truck from Automobile Consulting Services, inc

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Ring made a motion to approve the purchase of 30 taser bundles including the Taser 7, holsters, and battery packs under quote #Q-786042-46240DG dated August 6, 2026 in the amount of $10

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-14 by reference, approving the addition of Section 12.12.051, No Smoking at Pickleball and Tennis Courts, and amending Chapter 12.12, Pub

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for adoption at this meeting.

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve the Turf Reduction Water Conservation Grant Reimbursement Agreement Laughlin Ranch between the City of Bullhead City and the Laughlin Ranch Homeowners As

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar CB2. 7 Double Drum Vibratory Compactor from Empire Caterpillar (quote dated July 14, 2026) under the Omnia Cooperative

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion that Item 1 on the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and without further d

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve, pursuant to Bullhead City Municipal Code 3.37.040(8), the purchase of a used 2024 Ford F-550 Crane Service Truck from Automobile Consulting Services, inc

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Council Member Ring made a motion to approve the purchase of 30 taser bundles including the Taser 7, holsters, and battery packs under quote #Q-786042-46240DG dated August 6, 2026 in the amount of $10

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar Vibratory Compactor

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Purchase of Used Ford F-550 Crane Service Truck

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Purchase of Taser 7 Bundles for Police Department

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Turf Reduction Water Conservation Grant Reimbursement Agreement

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-14: No Smoking at Pickleball and Tennis Courts

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Consent Agenda - August 4, 2026 Minutes

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Purchase of 2026 Caterpillar Compactor