Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tolleson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in governance
Local Government Officials
The Council was scheduled to discuss whether to consider changes to its own pay. Any changes would affect future city budgets and how elected officials are compensated.
Records transparency and elections administration
The clerk's office processed 346 public records requests in 2025 with a 5.2-day average turnaround, ran the 2026 primary with 19.86% turnout, and digitized about 45% of paper records — all for free in digital form.
Certification of July 2026 Primary Election Results
Three council seats were decided outright in the July 21 primary, so no general election is needed for council. Davis, Erives, and Ruiz each cleared the 274-vote majority threshold out of 667 ballots cast.
election candidate Q&A
Curious about who's running in Tolleson? Check out this quick Q&A with City Council candidate Cruzita Mendoza to see where she stands on the issues before you vote in 2024.