By NE Valley Times |
Apr 23, 2024
Mayor David D. Ortega has proclaimed April 21-27 as Scottsdale Volunteer Appreciation Week, recognizing the thousands of citizen volunteers who make a difference in the city every day. "In the last fiscal year, more than 3,700 citizen volunteers contributed in excess of 114,000 hours of service to the community, which saved the taxpayers an estimated $3.4 million in labor costs," Mayor Ortega stated.Volunteer Coordinator Brandon Chapman emphasized the importance of volunteers, stating, "Volunteers truly are the city’s supplementary workforce. The real value of the...