Initiative, Referendum and Recall
This material is provided as a guide to the process. A person or organization seeking to initiate a referendum or initiative petition is responsible for complying with all legal and procedural requirements. The assistance of a qualified attorney may be necessary or helpful in complying with these requirements.
Initiative and Referendum Signature Requirements
| Initiative petition requires: | 27,244 |
| Referendum petition requires: | 15,667 |
Recall Signature Requirements*
|
Mayor recall petition requires: Mayor David D. Ortega* |
34,759 |
|
City Council recall petition requires: Tammy Caputi*, Tom Durham*, Betty Janik*, Kathy Littlefield, Linda Milhaven, and Solange Whitehead |
26,357 |
*Recall petitions may not be circulated against an officer until the officer has
served 6 (six) months of his or her first term (Arizona State Constitution, Article VIII, Part 1, Section 5).
Based on the November 3, 2020 General Election canvass.
Contact Information
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
P: 480-312-2412
F: 480-312-7797
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ben Lane - City Clerk
P: 480-312-2412
Email: blane@scottsdaleaz.gov
