Elections

The Town Clerk is the filing officer for municipal elections, including candidate elections, referendums, and initiatives. 

The municipal government of the Town of Marana is a council-manager form of government. All powers are vested in an elected council that enacts local legislation, adopts budgets, determines policies, and appoints the Town Manager, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town. The powers of the Town are exercised in the manner prescribed by state law.

Marana’s elected officers consist of the Mayor and six Council Members. The Mayor and Council Members constitute the Town Council and serve four-year overlapping terms. After an election, the Mayor and Council select one of the six Council Members to serve as Vice Mayor by majority vote.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the Town. In addition to casting a vote on proposed actions brought before the Council, the Mayor presides as the chair during Council meetings and executes and authenticates actions passed by the Town Council.

Elections are held every two years during even-numbered years. Town elections are non-partisan, meaning there is no representation of a candidate’s political party on the ballot.

Two Council Member seats and one Mayoral seat will be filled in 2024. New members are elected at the Primary Election unless a runoff is required under the Town Code. Newly elected officials will assume the duties of the office and be sworn in at the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting following the General Election.

The Mayor’s annual salary is $21,000. The Vice Mayor and Council Members each receive $16,404 annually.

If you are interested in running for office or would like more information about Town elections, the Town’s 2024 Candidate Handbook is available for download under the Candidate Information section of this website. A copy of the handbook may also be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office: (520) 382-1961.