Maricopa Flood Control District election faces new obstacles

Scott Kelly (left) and Bob Marsh are running an amicable campaign for a seat on the Maricopa Flood Control District Board./inMaricopa

By Mason Callejas | InMaricopa

A local flood control authority is reconciling changes to state election laws as its October special-election approaches Wednesday.

The Maricopa Flood Control District is holding a special election Oct. 4 to fill the seat of board member Owen Kelly, whose term is expiring this year. However, recent changes to election regulations are already having a bearing on the outcome.

Prior to Jan. 1, 2016, it was acceptable for representatives of businesses and trusts who own land in the flood protection district to cast ballots in those special elections. Now, the law has changed to allow only property owners to cast ballots.

READ ON:

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.

October 2017
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031