Prior to the Nov. 7, 2023 election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. The pamphlet is to include arguments for and against the proposed amendments to the Flagstaff City Charter and arguments for and against a potential Referendum No. 01-2023 relating to Ordinance No. 2023-11. In the event the referendum is unsuccessful for any reason at any time in qualifying for the ballot, the arguments regarding the referendum will not be included in the publicity pamphlet. Any person interested in submitting an argument is required to do so before 5 p.m., Arizona time on Aug. 9, 2023.
The text of the questions to be considered at the Election is available at the Office of the City Clerk at 211 West Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, and on the City’s website at https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/2105/Elections.
Each argument filed shall not exceed 300 words and must contain the sworn statement of each person sponsoring it; if the argument is submitted by an organization, it shall contain the sworn statement of two executive officers of the organization or if submitted by a political committee it shall contain the sworn statement of the committee’s chairman or treasurer. The person or persons signing the argument shall identify themselves by giving their residence address and a telephone number, which shall not appear in the pamphlet, except for the city and state of residence shall appear in the pamphlet. Any argument that is submitted that does not comply with the above requirements may not be included in the pamphlet.
Arguments must be submitted electronically to Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk, at stacy.saltzburg@flagstaffaz.gov before 5 p.m., Arizona time on Aug. 9, 2023.