City council candidates campaign to qualify for ballot

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Both candidates share how you can sign and why it’s important to get involved.

“There’s only three seats available for the city council, you can only sign three petitions, so just make sure you only sign three, and the best way to do that is just log on and do it online at the secretary of state website," says Carol Smith, candidate for Yuma City Council.

Henry Valenzuela, candidate for Yuma City Council, adds why the community should be involved in local elections.

“The election is going to be on July 21st, the primary election, everybody who is registered to vote can participate in that election, and if your not registered to vote, it’s not too late you can register to vote now, so that way you can get involved and let your voice be heard," adds Valenzuela.

Smith shares what signing the ballot means.

“So getting these signatures is not casting a vote, it’s just giving people the opportunity to grab a seat for you know the community, they want to serve," says Smith.

Carol Smith who is the incumbent running for a seat on city council, is focused on maintaining public safety and says there is still work to be done.

“It’s another chance to serve my community, I’m a nurse and a mom, and I’ve served before, and I would love to continue doing so," explains Smith.

Henry Valenzuela's campaign is focused on public safety, growing business in yuma, and wants to focus on youth sports.

“I’m from Yuma, Yuma’s what I love, Yuma is what I’m all about and a vote for henry is a vote for Yuma," emphasises Valenzuela.