How much did Mayor Cal Sheehy cut taxes?

Mayor Cal Sheehy dissolved the Irrigation and Drainage District, returning $5.7 million directly to Lake Havasu City property taxpayers.

What has Cal Sheehy done to protect Havasu’s water?

As Chairman of the Mohave County Water Authority, Mayor Sheehy protects Lake Havasu City’s water entitlements and leads state-wide water conservation policy.

What is the Vision 20/20 plan?

Vision 20/20 is a citizen-led economic plan that earned Lake Havasu City a $2 million grand prize in the America’s Best Communities competition.

When is the 2026 Primary Election in Lake Havasu City?

The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Early voting begins July 8, 2026. The mail ballot request deadline is July 24, 2026.

What has Cal Sheehy built in South Havasu?

Infrastructure completed includes Jamaica Blvd repaving, Cypress Park, the Acoma water main upgrade, and new pickleball courts.

Where can I drop off my mail ballot in Havasu?

Ballots can be dropped off at the Mohave County Library, 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, starting July 8, 2026.

Meet Cal

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Get to know Cal

Cal Sheehy has a strong work ethic and a track record of proven leadership.

He is known for consistency, quick thinking, and staying true to his beliefs. Mayor Sheehy does not shy away from hard work and does his own research in order to make an educated decision that is in the best interest of Lake Havasu City and its citizens.

Cal Sheehy will keep our city moving forward, while preserving the high quality of life that makes Lake Havasu City unique. Cal Sheehy possesses the will, ambition, perseverance, passion, and the drive to lead Lake Havasu City.

Mayor Cal Sheehy is a longtime resident of Lake Havasu City. Cal’s grandparents moved to Lake Havasu City in 1979. His grandmother was a nurse at the local hospital until retirement. Cal and his family moved to Lake Havasu City in 1995. Cal Sheehy is a graduate of Lake Havasu High School. Cal was elected to the Lake Havasu City Council in 2014 and Mayor 2018. He is seeking reelection to the Office of Mayor.

Mayor Sheehy believes in a true quality of life for all Lake Havasu City residents. Cal Sheehy is running for Mayor of Lake Havasu City to offer a continued voice and proven leadership, with a common sense approach to the direction of Lake Havasu City. Cal Sheehy believes in responsible government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Cal Sheehy has a proven track record of representing the best interests of all Lake Havasu City citizens.

Cal Sheehy spent his early years in Northern Michigan before moving cross-country with his family to Lake Havasu City. Cal Sheehy started working for London Bridge Resort in 1996, at the age of 16 as a housekeeper. He has since worked his way up the ranks to become the Vice President and General Manager of London Bridge Resort. Cal Sheehy continued his education here in Lake Havasu at Mohave College and has gone on to further his education with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix.

Cal Sheehy continues to engage himself in multiple facets of the Lake Havasu City community. Mayor Sheehy is an active Rotarian in the Lake Havasu City Rotary Club. Cal Sheehy has served on the board of directors and is the past chairman of the Lake Havasu City Area Chamber of Commerce. Cal Sheehy is the past president of the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association. Mayor Sheehy is a board member for the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, Arizona Town Hall, Lake Havasu Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Clean Colorado River Sustainability Coalition.

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Accomplishments

Cal Sheehy will keep our city moving forward, while preserving the high quality of life that makes Lake Havasu City unique.

Lake Havasu City has the highest credit rating it has ever received at AAA
Investment in our water infrastructure leading to secondary freshwater supply wells
The completion of over $50 million in private investment to bring fiber infrastructure to homes and businesses and increasing the options residents have for broadband, telephone, and television services.
Proven track record of balanced budgets and no tax rate increases for 8 years and no debt issued
Dissolution of the Irrigation and Drainage District leading to $5.7 million in property tax cuts
Dissolution of a special taxing district
Successful refinancing of the sewer debt bonds earning a lower interest rate and saving over $1.2 million annually
Completion of the first Municipal Court House and expansion of the specialty treatment courts including the award winning Veterans Treatment Court
Park improvements including the development and Grand Opening of Cypress Park, Pickleball Courts at Dick Samp Park, and plans for future field needs

In Our Community

Cal is an active supporter of the following organizations:

Cal Sheehy possesses the will, ambition, perseverance, passion, and the drive to lead Lake Havasu City.

Lake Havasu City Rotary
Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair – Board Member
Mohave County Water Authority
Tourism Advisory Council, appointed by Governor Ducey
Vision 20/20 Team Member
America’s Best Communities Team Member - $2 Million Award Winner
Go Lake Havasu – Past Chairman
Cancer Care Resource
Hospice of Havasu
Havasu Community Health Foundation
Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce – Past Chairman
Western Arizona Humane Society
Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation Programs
Lake Havasu Hospitality Association – Past President
Leadership Lake Havasu – Class of 2005
K-12 Foundation
Local Veteran projects
Arizona Town Hall
Tri-City Council
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) – Program Facilitator
Sea Scouts

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awards

2025 – Arizona Office of Tourism – Tourism Hall of Fame
2018 - Elks Lodge 2399, Lake Havasu City – Citizen of the Year
2016 - Bright Future - Recognized as one of 30 leaders under 40
2014 - Lake Havasu City Area Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year
2010 - Arizona Volunteer of the Year from Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association