Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky delivered the 2026 State of the City Address on January 23 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. Speaking to a full audience that included civic leaders, business owners, and community members, Borowsky discussed city priorities and outlined progress for the coming year.
The event, organized by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, focused on topics such as economic development, public safety, and investments in quality of life. In her 30-minute speech, Borowsky announced new initiatives from her office. These include forming a Mayor’s Downtown Advisory Group, creating a Charter Review Committee, and establishing the Greater Scottsdale Economic Group.
Borowsky stated during her address: “our city is knocking it out of the park.”
Borowsky has emphasized practical leadership in city governance and maintains strong ties to the community through lifelong residency and participation in local organizations. She holds a Juris Doctor from St. John’s School of Law and has worked in commercial litigation while also serving on the city council and promoting fiscal responsibility. According to the official website, she supports Scottsdale’s hospitality industry and initiatives that benefit children, older adults, and underprivileged youth https://scottsdalemayor.com/news/.
Her involvement includes supporting service programs for vulnerable groups through board roles https://scottsdalemayor.com/news/. The mayor’s office also highlights resident engagement through regular updates and reports https://scottsdalemayor.com/news/. Borowsky previously served on the Scottsdale City Council from 2008 to 2012 where she advocated for budget improvements and fiscal conservatism https://scottsdalemayor.com/news/. She has lived in Scottsdale all her life https://scottsdalemayor.com/news/.
“our city is knocking it out of the park,” said Mayor Lisa Borowsky.
The full transcript of her address is available online.
