Airway Heights officials debate council-mayor change

Potential ballot placement under review

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 261

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago


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AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The City Council is considering asking voters to abandon its council-manager form of government in favor of a strong mayor.

During the Monday, July 13, City Council study session, City Attorney Daniel Gibbons of Paine Hamblen presented Resolution 2026-017, which would place the question before voters during the Nov. 3 general election if approved by the council at a later date.

Airway Heights has operated under the council-manager form of government since …

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