Scottsdale has led the way on green building initiatives since the 90s – a trend the city continued when the Scottsdale City Council recently adopted the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Green Construction Code as mandatory codes.
René Ephram Wendell, a former Scottsdale City Council member, passed away on December 24 at the age of 81. Wendell served on the council from 1984 to 1988 and was appointed vice mayor in 1986. His involvement in city affairs was marked by his dedication to preserving Scottsdale's unique culture and architecture.
As the deadline of January 8 approaches, the city of Scottsdale is clarifying that all short-term and vacation rental properties must obtain a license. This requirement applies to every property rented for less than 30 days, with no exceptions for previously existing rentals.
Randomly selected Scottsdale households are being asked to participate in a survey to measure their views on the community, city programs and services.
Scottsdale will experience several changes and updates as the New Year approaches. Most city offices and facilities will be closed on January 1st and 2nd, though garbage and recycling services will continue without interruption. Public transportation will operate on a holiday schedule.
This year, CCUSD employees and students joined with Kiwanis Club of Carefree, AZ and CCV to adopt 30 families and provide them with gifts and food boxes.
Scottsdale has taken a significant step in green building initiatives by adopting the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Green Construction Code as mandatory codes. This makes Scottsdale the first city in Arizona, and among only a few nationwide, to implement such comprehensive guidelines.
Scottsdale Video Network has announced its January program schedule, offering a variety of shows accessible through multiple platforms including Cox Cable channel 11, live streaming, and the LocalBTV app available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, mobile phones, and laptops. Viewers can visit LocalBTV.com for more information.
Randomly selected households in Scottsdale will soon receive a survey to gather their opinions on the community, city programs, and services. The city plans to use this feedback to guide future initiatives and services. Once responses from the 5,500 selected households are collected, an online version of the survey will be available for all residents.