Republican candidates for various levels of government gathered at Cottonwood Park in Colorado City on May 30, 2026, for the first District 4 Republican candidate forum since the establishment of the Mohave County Republican Central Committee District 4.
Event details and key attendees
The event, organized by District 4 Director Carl Pavilonis and Renae Pavilonis, served as a meet-and-greet for residents of the North Canyon region, including Centennial Park and Cane Beds. The forum featured U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, who is seeking re-election to Arizona's 9th Congressional District, and gubernatorial candidate David Schweikert.
Other prominent political participants
Other prominent attendees included Secretary of State candidate Gina Swoboda and State Treasurer candidates Elijah Norton and Katherine Haley. Local Mohave County officials, including Board Chairman Travis Lingenfelter, County Treasurer Jeanne Kentch, and Recorder Lydia Henry, also participated in the event.
Legislative candidates and primary concerns
Candidates for Arizona's Legislative District 30 House seats—David Rose, Mike Gannuscio, Grace Hecht, and Caroline Strecker—addressed the crowd. During the forum, Strecker identified election integrity, government waste, and AI data centers as her primary concerns.
Local town council candidate presence
Local Colorado City Town Council candidates, including incumbents Dalton Barlow and John Chatwin, along with Dale Barlow Jr., Shelly Barlow, and Lacy Blackmore, were also present to engage with voters ahead of the July 21 primary election.
Nibley City municipal updates
In Nibley City, recent municipal activity included a City Council meeting held on June 11, 2026. The city maintains a public record of council agendas and minutes, which are accessible via the Utah.gov Public Notice Website.
