The implementation of 26 Voting Centers will replace the traditional 128 polling places in city of Phoenix elections and save Phoenix approximately $250,000 per citywide election. This innovation is a result of a successful partnership between the city, local news media and community organizations. The 26 Voting Centers will only apply to the city of Phoenix elections and will commence late August 2011 for the Mayor and City Council Election. Voting Centers will be open for three days: Saturday, Aug. 27, Monday, Aug. 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 30 (Election Day). Phoenix is the first city in the country to implement a system that offers voters the opportunity to cast their ballot over three days – including a Saturday. Any registered Phoenix voter may cast their ballot at any of the 26 Voting Centers and are no longer restricted to visiting their designated polling place.