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: | 23,908 |
| Referendum petition requires: | 12,824 |
Recall Signature Requirements*
|
Mayor recall petition requires: W.J. "Jim" Lane |
26,074 |
|
City Councilmember recall petition requires: Suzanne Klapp, Virginia Korte, Kathy Littlefield, Linda Milhaven, |
17,083 |
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 canvasses of the November 8, 2016 General Election.
Contact Information
P: 480-312-2412
F: 480-312-7797
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carolyn Jagger - City Clerk
P: 480-312-2412
Email: cjagger@scottsdaleaz.gov
