Lake Havasu City Council Special Meeting - Canvass of Primary Election Results - August 10, 2026
Lake Havasu City Council Special Meeting - Canvass of Primary Election Results - August 10, 2026
The Lake Havasu City Council held a special meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM to canvass the results of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cal Sheehy and adjourned at 5:43 PM. All seven council members were present. The sole agenda item was the adoption of Resolution No. 26-3637 declaring the official canvass of the primary election results, as certified by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on August 3, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-136).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing; no members of the public spoke.
Discussion Items
- City Clerk Kelly Williams presented the official results. Total ballots cast: 15,639.
- Mayor race: Cal Sheehy received 8,225 votes; Dave "RiverDave" Johnson received 6,957; John Grapentin (write-in) received 88; and 30 write-in votes were not assigned. Total mayor votes: 15,300. Sheehy received a majority and is declared elected.
- Councilmember race: The top vote-getters were Michele Lin (8,902), Sam Scarmardo (6,852), Jeni Coke (5,949), and Neil Tinsley (6,290). Also running: Taylor Harrison (5,629), Teri Kay Parcells (3,320), Kimberly Zanon (2,759), and 57 write-in votes. Total council votes: 39,758.
- Because Lin and Scarmardo received a majority of votes cast, they are declared elected to the council. Coke and Tinsley will advance to the November 3, 2026 General Election for the remaining council seat.
- Note: The agenda and minutes list the item as ID 26-5311 (agenda item 5.1), but the transcript references item 4.1. This discrepancy is noted but does not affect the outcome.
Key Outcomes
- Motion: Vice Mayor David Diaz moved to adopt Resolution No. 26-3637, seconded by Councilmember Cameron Moses. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
- Certifications: Based on the canvass, Cal Sheehy is certified as Mayor-elect, and Michele Lin and Sam Scarmardo are certified as Councilmember-elects. Certificates of Election were presented.
- General Election: A runoff for the third council seat will be held on November 3, 2026, between Jeni Coke and Neil Tinsley.
- Effective Date: All successful candidates will take office on November 24, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
My call to order the city council special meeting on Monday, October excuse me, Monday, August 10th, 2026. If you'd uh please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation under God. Thank you. Miss Williams, if you please call the roll. Council members Nancy Campbell. Here. Jim Dolin. Jenny Koch. Here. Cameron Moses. Here. Michelle Lynn. Here. Vice Mayor David Diaz. Here. Mayor Kal Sheehee. Here. Thank you. Thank you. Then item four on our agenda is the public hearing. Item 4.1 is discussion and action on resolution number 26-3637 declaring and adopting the official canvas of the results of the primary election held on July 21st, 2026. Ms. Williams. Mayor and City Council. On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, Lake Havasu City held a primary election for the purpose of nominating one mayor and three council members for the November 3rd, 2026 general election. On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Mojave County Board of Supervisors canvassed and declared the July 21st, 2026 primary election returns official by their resolution 2026-136. The official results of the Lake Havasu City primary election were as follows. Total number of ballots cast in the Lake Havasoo City primary election was 15,639. Total votes cast for Office of Mayor, Dave Johnson, 6,957. Cal Shee, 8,225. John Grapentine, right in, 88. Right in not assigned, 30. For total votes cast for office of mayor, 15,300. Total votes cast for Office of Council Member, Jenny Coke, 5,949. Taylor Harrison, 5,629. Michelle Lynn, 8,902. Terry K. Parcells, 3,320. Sam Scarmardo, 6,852. Neil Tinsley, 6,290. Kimberly Zannon, 2,759. Right in not assigned, 57 for total votes cast for city council member, 39,758. Any candidate who receives at the primary election a majority of all votes cast shall be declared elected to the office for which that person is a candidate effective as of the date of the general election. Included in your packet is a copy of resolution tonight, along with exhibit A, which is the Lake Havazu City Official Canvas, the Mojave County Board of Supervisors resolution, and the Mojave County Official Results. I'm happy to answer any questions and or anything that's provided to you in your packet. Thank you, Ms. Williams. Are there any questions from members of the council for Ms. Williams?
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