City Council Member
Source: yumacountyaz.gov
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Carol Smith
WonNonpartisan
Carol Smith is an incumbent member of the Yuma City Council seeking a second term in 2026. She is a neonatal intensive care nurse whose campaign priorities include public safety, affordable housing, and partnerships with local educational institutions.
Derek Egeberg
LostNonpartisan
Derek Egeberg is a Yuma mortgage professional, nonprofit-board volunteer, and 2026 write-in candidate for City Council. He has worked in mortgages for 35 years and has served organizations including the Children's Museum and victim-services groups.
Nonpartisan
Henry Valenzuela is a 2026 candidate for the Yuma City Council. A third-generation Yuman and retired Yuma Police Department officer, his campaign focuses on public safety, business growth, and youth sports.
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Priscila Ruedas
LostNonpartisan
Priscila Ruedas is a Yuma public-health professional, community advocate, and 2026 write-in candidate for City Council. She is a University of Arizona research administrator whose work includes farmworker-health research, health education, and community health assessment.
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Nonpartisan
Ronald Van Why is a 2026 candidate for the Yuma City Council and a public-safety professional. He founded On TRAK Consulting and previously served as a U.S. Customs K9 enforcement officer, a Cocopah Tribal Police officer, and with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Source: yumaaz.gov