Voters in metro Phoenix return to the polls on Nov. 5 to elect mayors for most of the biggest cities in Maricopa County, along with local ballot measures and councilmembers.While most political attention will be turned toward national and state races, how your community is governed has an immediate bearing on your day-to-day life.City and town councils vote on development, local taxes and street improvements. They make deals to bring big employers to the area. They map out the long-term future of the community, with what kind, amount and density of development goes where. They set budgets that determine the level of police and fire service you get and what parks and libraries to keep open.Early voting begins on Oct. 9. Those who want to participate in the election must register to vote by Oct. 7. Voters can also check their status or request a mail-in ballot on Maricopa County’s website. Those who choose to vote by mail are advised to mail their ballot by Oct. 29 or drop it off at a ballot drop-off location or voting location by Nov. 5.Here is who is running in cities and towns across Maricopa County.Phoenix | East Valley: Mesa | Scottsdale | Gilbert | Chandler | West Valley: Glendale | Peoria | Buckeye | Tolleson | North Valley: Paradise Valley | Fountain Hills | CarefreePhoenix could see a new mayor and three councilmembers this fall, but voters will see the fiercest competition play out over a vacant seat where a new councilmember is guaranteed.Former Councilmember Yassamin Ansari resigned in March to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Congressional District 3. It left an open District 7 seat to represent parts of downtown and the southwest portion of the city in Laveen and Estrella Mountain.District 7 voters will see two contests on the ballot: a special election, in which the elected official will tem …
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