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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 (11)(General)

critical→Mar 2026[54]

Section 10 Wastewater Plant Expansion Concerns

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

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↑Sep 2026[15]

Lakeside Drive Emergency Manhole Rehabilitation

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

critical↓Mar 2026[8]

2026 General Plan Update & Growth

Staff resources dedicated to outreach and webpage management.

critical↑Feb 2026[6]

Colorado River lawsuit

Protects city water rights and avoids potential economic damages from restricted water availability.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

hazardous waste disposal

It saves residents money on disposal fees and protects the city from costly environmental cleanup bills down the road.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

utility auction

The city stands to rake in at least $2.3 million from the sale, but local residents might see their water rates shift depending on who buys the system.

critical↓May 2026[1]

Water and Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds

Up to $13,000,000 in bond financing paid through utility enterprise revenues.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

community clean-up

This event could potentially save the city money on waste management while boosting local property values through neighborhood beautification.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

public facility tour

This event itself doesn't cost extra, but it highlights a completed municipal project funded by public dollars.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

magistrate resignation

The city might have to spend extra cash on a recruitment search or temporary judges to keep the court running smoothly.

Decisions during term (6)

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

Voting record (11)(General)

11 yes0 no

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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 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 yesJul 7, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 2026R-22 appointing and directing the City Finance Director, Robert Drexler, to submit the Annual Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General as presented.

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

2026 General Plan Update and Laughlin Ranch Amendment Selection

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to: 1) accept an OV-lC military aircraft from the United States of America for a static military display; 2) a transfer of $50,000 from General Fund Contingency to C

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $155,000 from general fund general services contingency to the Facilities Capital Project Fund for the Rotary Park ba

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Dallman made a motion to authorize budget amendments from General Fund general services contingency to the Marketplace Chaparral Golf Course in the amount of $650,000.00.

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2, approving the request for a zoning map change from C1 (Commercial: Neighborhood Sales and Service) to C2 (General Commercial) for a .8

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Smith made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2, approving the request for a zoning map change from C1 (Commercial: Neighborhood Sales and Service) to C2 (General Commercial) for a .8

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council Member Dallman made a motion to authorize budget amendments from General Fund general services contingency to the Marketplace Chaparral Golf Course in the amount of $650,000.00.

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Council Member Newlin made a motion to approve the budget amendments from general fund general services contingency to the Risk Management in the amount of $187,000.00.