Scottsdale Names Mayor’s Constitution Contest Winners
Nov. 4, 2019 Courtesy City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Mayor J.W. âJimâ Lane named five local students as winners in the Mayorâs Constitution Contest. A panel of judges reviewed a record-breaking 453 essay and art submissions focused on the importance of the U.S. Constitution from Scottsdale students in grades one-12. Mayor Lane presented the winners with awards...
yes. Yes. YES! – Scottsdale Voters Approve ALL Three Bond Questions
November 6, 2019 Scottsdale Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Questions 1, 2 and 3; First Major Bond Program in City Since 2000 Strong voter turnout propelled by positive community minded campaign. Scottsdale voters have approved the city’s first major bond program in 19 years by overwhelmingly backing Questions 1, 2 and 3. The three Scottsdale questions passed with an average of 70 percent of the vote, according to unoffficial results....
Scottsdale Beer Festival Will Showcase Recycled Water Use
News Release Courtesy Scottsdale Water Department Contact: Nicole Sherbert, 480-312-5689 Sept. 12, 2019 Scottsdale Water issued Arizonaâs first permit for direct use of recycled water Upcoming event will showcase the purity of advanced treated recycled water This week, the Advanced Water Treatment Plant at the Scottsdale Water Campus became the stateâs first â and one of only three...
Happy Birthday McDowell Sonoran Concervancy!
October 5, 2019 Updated October 7, 2019 This month, October 2019, is important. Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is marking its 25th birthday. The Peak, Greater Pinnacle Peak Associatin and Friends of the Scenic Drive are proud to have witnessed and in a variety of ways contributed to the growth of the conservancy. Here are three items to help you celebrate with us. #1. City of Scottsdale Releases for...
Scottsdale Within One of USA’s Top Digital Counties
July 26, 2019 Courtesy Jason Berry, Public Information Officer, Maricopa County Maricopa County Named Among Nation’s Top Digital Counties Maricopa County is being recognized as one of the best in the country at leveraging technology and data to serve residents. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) named Maricopa County among the winners of the 17th annual Digital Counties...
City of Scottsdale: Monsoons Expected, Get Free Sandbags
July 22, 2019 Monsoon expected to hit today – Sandbags available for residents as part of monsoon preparedness Summer monsoon storms can develop rapidly and cause severe localized winds and flooding. The city offers a variety of safety tips and resources to help you better prepare. If your property is at risk for flooding, the city offers free sandbags. Both sand and bags are available 24 hours a day for Scottsdale...
Scottsdale: Provide Feedback Re: Bothersome Parties & Gatherings!
July 9, 2019 Contact: Raun Keagy, Planning and Development Area director Raun Keagy, RKeagy@ScottsdaleAZ.gov, 480-312-2373 City wants your feedback on proposed ordinance that addresses “Nuisance Parties and Unlawful Gatherings” At the direction of the Scottsdale City Council, the City Manager and City Attorney through a team of city staff – including police and code enforcement representatives – ...
Guest Column: Transparency, Citizen Oversight Key to Scottsdale Bonds
By Dana Close and Alex McLaren Provided courtesy of The Best Scottsdale Bond Campaign. Scottsdale voters are informed, sophisticated and always want to see transparency in their city government and community institutions. Transparency is a top priority for the three bond questions on the November ballot. The 58 bond projects in Questions 1, 2 and 3 were determined through an extensive public process. Multiple public meetings...
Scottsdale Council O.K.s $2.1 Million for Social Services
July 2, 2019 City Council approves more than $2.1 million for social service agencies and prograpproms The Scottsdale City Council recently approved $2.146 million for nonprofit agencies that provide programs and services to assist thousands of residents at risk and in need. These programs and services help organizations like Teen Lifeline, whose mission is to prevent teen suicides. Moriah* has been a volunteer at the nonprofit for...
Video & Photos: 68th St. Bridge Reopens in Scottsdale
May 3, 2019 68th Street bridge reopens after 15-month closure Following a 15-month emergency closure, the 68th Street bridge over the Arizona Canal reopened to traffic Wednesday. The closure began in late 2017, when an unexpected degree of deterioration was discovered during a routine inspection. Additional analysis concluded that the entire bridge needed to be torn down and replaced. The most cost-effective way to replace the bridge...
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