By Jessica Boehm | The Republic | azcentral.com
It’s possible the City Council could be down to five members at one time, which could change the outcomes of high-stakes decisions
When Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton launched his congressional campaign in October, he answered questions about his own political future but triggered uncertainty about the city’s.
Stanton, who has served at the city’s helm for seven years, will have to resign sometime in the next seven months.
He hasn’t said when he will leave, but the timing of his resignation could dramatically affect not only the race to replace him, but the course of city business.
Stanton’s departure will give rise to multiple other resignations as council members — Daniel Valenzuela, Kate Gallego and potentially others— compete to succeed him. It also will bring about temporary replacements and pricey special elections.
