The council in Arizona cities and towns is the local policy making and law-making body possessing broad authority and the legal power to govern the affairs of the community. The job of the council essentially is to use these powers granted by state law and local ordinances for the good of the community and its residents.
A candidates must be 18 years of age or older at the time of filing nomination papers; a qualified and registered voter of the City of Tempe at the time of filing nomination papers; a resident of the City of Tempe or an annexed area for at least two years immediately preceding the election.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.