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News from August 2023

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Fountain Hills town council passes two of three ordinances proposed to address homelessness

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

During the Aug. 22 Fountain Hills town council meeting, members of the council approved two ordinances of the three pushed forward by Councilman Allen Skillicorn, meant to curb homelessness in the community and increase safety for residents and tourists.

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Scottsdale seeks legislative support for stricter control over short-term rentals

By NE Valley Times | Aug 31, 2023

Three proposals from Scottsdale aimed at strengthening local authority over short-term rental properties have been adopted into the League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2024 Legislative Agenda. These proposals seek to address the negative impacts of short-term rentals on neighborhoods by asking the Arizona Legislature to amend state law. The changes would allow local governments to cap the number of short-term rentals, limit their density in certain areas, and establish separation requirements between them.

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Scottsdale Public Library contains 'youth picture book' featuring Catholic nun-mocking transvestite group

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 30, 2023

The Scottsdale Public Library contains a book featuring a group of Catholic nun-mocking transvestites, according to a NE Valley Times review of Arizona public libraries.

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Scottsdale Video Network announces diverse September programming lineup

By NE Valley Times | Aug 30, 2023

Scottsdale Video Network has released its September program guide, offering a diverse lineup of shows accessible on various platforms. Viewers can watch the network through Cox Cable channel 11, live streaming, and connected TV platforms such as GoogleTV, Apple, Roku, Amazon-Fire, Sony, Samsung, LG & Vizio via the LocalBTV app.

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AZ State Rep. Chaplik: My bills ’ban businesses from being required to enforce masks’

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 29, 2023

Arizona Rep. Joseph Chaplik utilized platform X to elaborate on his legislative efforts aimed at prohibiting the mandatory use of masks in specific public environments. These bills were successfully passed in both 2021 and 2022.

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Skillicorn: ‘These guys are more interested in their DEI score than serving the needs of Fountain Hills residents’

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 28, 2023

Fountain Hills Town Councilman Allen Skillicorn (R) criticized the town council’s approval to pay $48,000 for a parking management study to a firm with ties to so-called “Road Diets.”

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Scottsdale doctor: 'Allergies are a co-factor for nasal/sinus inflammation'

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 28, 2023

With Scottsdale allergies being year round it's likely that those with sinusitis are having to deal with extra inflammation, especially in the more triggering months.

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Scottsdale City Council approves water exchange partnership with Tucson

By NE Valley Times | Aug 28, 2023

Most city offices and facilities in Scottsdale will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. However, trash and recycling collection will proceed as usual. Residents are advised to place their containers by 5 a.m. on the day of collection or the night before.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scottsdale proposes measures to regulate short-term rentals amid resident concerns

By NE Valley Times | Aug 24, 2023

The city of Scottsdale is taking steps to address the growing issue of short-term rentals by submitting three proposals to the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. These proposals aim to be included in the league's legislative agenda for the upcoming 2024 session of the Arizona Legislature.

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Schweikert: "It's clear that Biden's open border policies aren't working."

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 23, 2023

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert utilized platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to criticize the Biden Administrations border policies, labeling them as ineffective. He further shared statistics revealing a 33% increase in illegal border crossings during the month of July.

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Scottsdale partners with Tucson in new water exchange agreement

By NE Valley Times | Aug 22, 2023

The Scottsdale City Council has approved a water exchange partnership with the city of Tucson. This agreement, sanctioned on August 21, will enable Scottsdale to trade up to 5,000 acre-feet of its Central Arizona Project (CAP) water annually for credits redeemable during shortages.

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Scottsdale doctor on sinus procedure that can treat bad breath: 'It's a good, durable, long-term procedure'

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 21, 2023

Bad breath is one of the many complications that can evolve from sinusitis, but there are simple treatment options that can fix the problem.

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Scottsdale gears up for community engagement events; appoints new mayoral chief of staff

By NE Valley Times | Aug 21, 2023

The Scottsdale Police Department is preparing for the upcoming school year with a Back to School drive aimed at collecting 600 backpacks. The event will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the McKellips District parking lot, located at 7601 E. McKellips Road. Participants can donate a new backpack and enjoy a ride in a police car on a short, closed course if they are aged 12 or older.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scottsdale maintains stable water supply despite Colorado River's tier one shortage

By NE Valley Times | Aug 17, 2023

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced that the Colorado River system will enter a tier one water shortage for the year 2024. This change is expected to slightly increase Arizona's water supply compared to the current tier 2a status. The adjustment follows an unusually wet winter in 2023, which improved water levels throughout the Colorado River basin.

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Scottsdale launches online platform for community engagement

By NE Valley Times | Aug 15, 2023

The city of Scottsdale has launched an online platform, Speak Up Scottsdale, aimed at fostering continuous conversation among residents, businesses, and the city. This initiative is part of the city's efforts to implement the Collaboration and Engagement chapter of the voter-approved Scottsdale General Plan 2035.

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Kolodin: 'Good thing Joe and I are giving voters a choice in 2024 whether to constitutionally prohibit this crap'

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

Arizona Rep. Alexander Kolodin used platform X to criticize Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' choice to declare a state of emergency due to escalating temperatures in the state. Hobbs made this declaration on August 11, along with issuing an executive order outlining future heat response measures.

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Scottsdale sees significant drop in water usage amid record heat

By NE Valley Times | Aug 14, 2023

Scottsdale residents managed to reduce their water usage during July, despite it being the hottest month on record. Compared to July 2022, there was a 7% reduction in water consumption, equating to nearly 180 million gallons saved.

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Scottsdale reduces water use amid record heat wave

By NE Valley Times | Aug 14, 2023

While temperatures in the Valley reached unprecedented highs last month, Scottsdale reported a seven percent reduction in water usage compared to July 2022, saving nearly 180 million gallons.