KINGMAN — Charles Black has officially announced his candidacy for Kingman City Council in the 2026 election, pledging to bring transparency, fiscal accountability, and responsible growth to the community.
Black, a longtime Kingman resident, Army veteran, and community volunteer, says his campaign is focused on practical solutions that strengthen Kingman without raising taxes.
“Kingman doesn’t have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem,” Black said. “My goal is to fix our streets, fund public safety, and cut waste so every dollar works for the people.”
Key Priorities
• Streets & Infrastructure: Make roads, lighting, and drainage a top priority before non-essential projects and ensure new development pays its fair share.
• Public Safety: Support data-driven patrol expansion, community policing, and practical crime prevention tools—without new taxes.
• Youth & Families: Give Kingman’s next generation a voice. Expand beyond sports to include leadership, arts, technology, and community service programs. Evolve the Youth Advisory Council into a citywide engagement initiative that reflects what teens truly want.
• Fiscal Responsibility & Responsible Growth: Conduct audits, pause low-impact spending, and redirect savings into roads, safety, and youth programs. Promote growth that respects Kingman’s character and infrastructure capacity. Every dollar should be transparent and accountable.
• Restoring Trust: Kingman’s elected officials must regain the confidence of voters. Black pledges open communication, public reporting, and decisions that put community needs ahead of politics.
Residents can learn more about his platform and sign his official nomination petition online at go.azsos.gov/5cpk.
