Voters in Phoenix will decide whether to keep the current mayor or elect a city hall outsider. After years of being flush with federal funds tied to COVID-19 relief, Phoenix expects to be short around $100 million over the next two fiscal years. The shortfall is mostly due to Arizona moving to a flat income tax, which reduces revenue for the city, and banning cities from collecting sales tax on residential rents. The mayor and City Council will have to cut spending or find new money.