Yuma City Council

Fellow City Councilman Mark Martinez says council reviewed information presented regarding allegations of a potential executive session privilege violation by Morales.

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

Adams, a Yuma native and son of local small-business owners, walked attendees through a 100-day plan at the event held under a ramada in 95-degree heat. He framed his campaign around three pillars; transparency, opportunity and community, and said his priorities are intended to strengthen ties between City Hall and residents.

In this week's Arizona Edition, Congressman Andy Biggs is running for governor, newcomer Carlos Adams wants to be Yuma's next mayor and Crane district head retires.

While no data center projects have entered Yuma’s approval process, some residents are already voicing opposition.

"There's still work to be done that I'd like to be a part of," Smith told KAWC. She has focused on public safety, including the Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance.

Van Why has background in law enforcement including as a Cocopah Tribal officer and in the Yuma County Sheriff's Office. He tells us (Van) why he's running for council.

Councilwoman Carol Smith is the only incumbent running for re-election. Among the new candidates is Ron Van Why. Deadline for signatures is March 23.

Applications are open for the City of Yuma's new civics education program. The free program will take place from June 2 through July 14.

In this week's Arizona Edition, we look at the flu season in Yuma. And a program that serves students at Arizona Western College gives a funding update. Finally, Henry Valenzuela is running for Yuma City Council.