The city of Scottsdale, in collaboration with Experience Scottsdale, is promoting a series of events under the banner "Scottsdale Super Season." This initiative highlights various cultural and sporting events scheduled through March. Among these are Western Week, the WM Phoenix Open, Super Bowl LVII activities, and Spring Training. More information can be found at ScottsdaleSuperSeason.com.
The city of Scottsdale has issued an update following the City Council's executive session held on January 24. The meeting focused on legal matters concerning the Rio Verde Foothills area, which is part of unincorporated Maricopa County. This region has seen some development without a planned water supply.
Scottsdale has introduced a new service, "Hello Scottsdale," aimed at providing residents and visitors with easy access to information via text message. This AI-powered Q&A platform is currently being piloted in Old Town Scottsdale, with plans for expansion to other areas.
The city of Scottsdale successfully reduced its municipal water usage by 38 million gallons in 2022, fulfilling a commitment made at the beginning of the year to address worsening drought conditions in the Colorado River basin. This initiative was part of Scottsdale's declaration of Stage One of its Drought Management Plan, aligning with the Tier One Colorado River shortage declared by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled in favor of Scottsdale in the litigation initiated by some residents of Rio Verde Foothills. The court denied the temporary relief requested against the city. Scottsdale continues to stand firm on its legal position and urges Maricopa County, which serves as the local government for Rio Verde Foothills, to find a solution for its residents.
In a recent decision, the Maricopa County Superior Court ruled in favor of the City of Scottsdale regarding litigation initiated by residents of Rio Verde Foothills. The court denied the request for temporary relief against the city.
The Scottsdale Civic Center is set to reopen on January 22, marking the completion of the first phase of its renovation. The reopening coincides with the Arizona Concours d’Elegance collector car exhibition, a ticketed event. Additional events, both free and ticketed, are scheduled throughout the spring. The entire project is expected to be finished by late March, with a community celebration planned for April.
Scottsdale is currently seeking volunteers to fill several openings on its boards and commissions. Residents who are interested in contributing to their community are encouraged to apply for these positions. The available opportunities include one opening each on the Airport Advisory Commission, Development Review Board, Human Relations Commission, Library Board, Neighborhood Advisory Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission. Additionally, there is an industry representative position open on the Tourism Development Commission.