Nogales meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Nogales Council to Consider Election Recount, Police Vehicle Purchases, Subdivision Approval

The Nogales Mayor and City Council will meet Aug. 5 to consider canvassing the July 21 primary election results and ordering an automatic recount for the mayor's office, according to the meeting agenda. The agenda also includes action on a federal drug task force grant, police vehicle purchases, and a new subdivision. All meetings listed in this roundup are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been recorded.

Mayor and City Council (Aug. 5)

The council will consider Resolution R2026-08-012, which would canvass the primary election returns, certify an automatic recount for the mayor's office, and authorize a court petition for that recount. The resolution is listed as an action item.

Three orders are also up for consideration:

• **Order 2026-08-041**: Accept a $64,863 HIDTA grant from the City of Tucson for the Santa Cruz County drug task force.
• **Order 2026-08-042**: Purchase two 2025 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles, not to exceed $159,000.
• **Order 2026-08-043**: Approve the final plat for Meadow Hills Equestrian Estates, a 17-lot subdivision on West Portero Drive.

The agenda also includes discussion items on the proposed expansion of the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry, flood recovery efforts, and the city's FY2025 audit. In addition, the council will consider providing in-kind support of up to $1,500 each for the Paul Bond Event, Fiestas Patrias, and Dia de los Muertos.

Nogales Housing Authority Board (Aug. 3 and Aug. 5)

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held regular sessions on both Aug. 3 and Aug. 5. Both agendas list only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, call to the public, director's report and financial report, future agenda items, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals were listed.

Coming up

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Nogales council to canvass primary results, consider recount for mayor

The Nogales Mayor and City Council is scheduled to canvass the July 21 primary election results and certify an automatic recount for the mayor's office at its Aug. 5 meeting. The council also has on its agenda a $64,863 federal grant for the drug task force, the purchase of two police vehicles, and approval of a 17-lot subdivision. No decisions have been recorded yet; minutes have not been published.

Council meeting (Aug. 5)

The council will consider a resolution (R2026-08-012) to canvass the primary election returns, declare the outcome, and authorize a court petition for an automatic recount for the mayor's office. The agenda also includes several orders and discussion items:

• **Order 2026-08-041:** Accept a $64,863 HIDTA grant from the City of Tucson for the Santa Cruz County drug task force.
• **Order 2026-08-042:** Purchase two 2025 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles, not to exceed $159,000.
• **Order 2026-08-043:** Approve the final plat for Meadow Hills Equestrian Estates, a 17-lot subdivision on West Portero Drive.
• **Discussion:** In-kind support up to $1,500 each for the Paul Bond Event, Fiestas Patrias, and Dia de los Muertos.
• **Discussion:** The U.S. General Services Administration's proposed expansion of the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry.
• **Discussion:** Flood recovery efforts and the FY2025 audit.

All items are listed on the agenda; no votes have been reported.

Housing Authority Board meetings (Aug. 3 and Aug. 5)

The Nogales Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held regular sessions on both dates. Agendas included only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, call to the public, director's and financial reports, future agenda items, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Nogales Council Set to Vote on Home Rule Ballot Measure, City Manager Appointment

Nogales residents could see a spending-limit question on the November 3, 2026 ballot, as the Mayor and City Council scheduled a public hearing and vote on extending the city's Alternative Expenditure Limitation, known as Home Rule. The council also lined up discussions on a new City Manager appointment, two equipment purchases through the Arizona Department of Transportation, and a conditional land exchange with Mr. Raymond Kory.

Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings held between July 8 and July 15, so outcomes — including whether votes were taken — are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Home Rule Extension

The council held a special session on July 8 to conduct a public hearing on extending the Alternative Expenditure Limitation, or Home Rule, which allows the city to exceed state-imposed spending limits.

A second public hearing was scheduled for July 13, with the council set to vote on a resolution calling a November 2026 election on the extension. A third hearing was listed for July 15, where the council was to consider Resolution No. R2026-07-008 to place the extension on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Because Home Rule governs how much the city is permitted to spend each year, the outcome of a ballot measure would directly affect the city's budget flexibility.

City Manager Appointment

On July 10, the council held a special session at City Hall Council Chambers, 777 N. Grand Avenue, to discuss and possibly act on appointing a new City Manager and related employment terms. The agenda included an executive session for legal advice on the matter.

No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known whether an appointment was made.

Equipment Purchases Through ADOT

The July 13 and July 15 agendas included two intergovernmental agreements with the Arizona Department of Transportation:

• Order No. 2026-07-039: approval to purchase one 2,000-gallon water truck.
• Order No. 2026-07-040: approval to purchase one 2026 Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper.

No dollar amounts were listed in the available agendas.

Conditional Land Exchange With Raymond Kory

Both the July 13 and July 15 agendas included discussion and possible action on a conditional land exchange with Mr. Raymond Kory. The exchange was described as subject to Kory completing all requirements and covering all associated costs.

No further details on the property or terms were included in the available agendas.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8, 10, 13, and 15 sessions should watch for published minutes from the city.