Priscila Ruedas, a write-in candidate for Yuma City Council, said she would prioritize “centering the everyday Yuman” by involving residents in decisions on growth, heat mitigation and services for immigrant and low-income families.

Derek Egeberg has spent decades working behind the scenes in mortgages and building a business presence in Yuma. Now he is running for city council, pitching private sector discipline as a remedy for municipal challenges.

A Yuma native, retired police lieutenant and Army veteran, is campaigning for Yuma City Council on a platform of affordability, neighborhood preservation and direct voter engagement.

A member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Van Why said family and community service are central to his identity.

Carol Smith, a 46-year-old neonatal intensive care nurse and mother of two, is seeking a second term on the Yuma City Council.

Nicholls, who has served since January 2014, told KAWC he approaches his time in office “one term at a time."

Challenger Carlos Adams presses for new‑generation leadership in Yuma.