Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fountain Hills public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in governance
Primary Election Results Certification
The town council officially certified the July 21 primary election results, finalizing the election of the mayor and three council members. Because these candidates won outright in July, there will be no local candidate races on the November general election ballot.
Local Elections
Fountain Hills just got a brand-new mayor and three new council members, completely shaking up who's running the local government. This fresh leadership team means a major pivot in town hall priorities and how decisions get made.
Council Election
Fountain Hills local elections are heating up with eight candidates vying for open seats. It's time to start looking into who will be making the big decisions for our town.
Town Council Rules of Procedure and Public Comment
The council updated its rules to move public comment to the end of meetings, limit time, and restrict recording equipment notification.
Council Politics
Fountain Hills is seeing a major shake-up on the town council as a new ideological shift replaces the old, practical way of doing things. This change in leadership style is altering how local decisions get made and what issues the town focuses on.
Mayoral Election
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio just lost his bid to become the mayor of Fountain Hills, which means the incumbent mayor gets to keep their seat. Since the challenger didn't win, local leadership stays exactly the same.