Maricopa County is preparing for the upcoming primary election on July 30 by opening 224 voting centers through a phased approach starting July 3. This method aims to enhance the reliability of in-person voting and expand voter access. Voters can find their nearest polling location, along with wait times and hours, using an interactive map at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.
Maricopa County Elections will employ a phased approach to open 224 voting centers by Election Day, starting with its first openings on Wednesday, July 3. This strategy aims to enhance the reliability of in-person voting operations and significantly expand voter access.
SparkOffline has announced a partnership with the Heart Agency to offer an exclusive workshop tailored for women navigating post-divorce and loss dating. The event will be held at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia.
Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday, June 13, after sustaining duty-related injuries. Detective So honorably served the city of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Police Department for nine years, ending his watch as a dedicated member of the Special Assignments Unit.
Most city offices and facilities in Scottsdale will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. However, trash and recycling collection services will remain unaffected.
Most city offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection is not affected. Residents are advised to place their containers in the usual spot by 5 a.m. on the morning of collection or the night before.
Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday, June 13, after sustaining duty-related injuries. Detective So served the city of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Police Department for nine years, concluding his service as a member of the Special Assignments Unit.
H. Sterling Burnett, director of the Arthur B. Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy, said that many heat-related deaths in Phoenix's homeless population are often wrongly blamed on climate change when they are actually caused by the urban heat island effect. Burnett was a guest on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast.
The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board has appointed Melinda Splitek as the new principal of Coronado High School and Amy Hardy as the new principal of Mountainside Middle School. The appointments were made during the Board’s meeting on June 11.
The City of Scottsdale has adopted its Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, as approved by the City Council on June 4. Despite strong revenue growth, the budget reflects a 9.4% net decrease from the current fiscal year due to projected declines in residential rental tax and state shared revenues, continued inflation, and a slowdown in consumer spending.
Scottsdale has announced a reduction in its budget and property taxes, with the City Council adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan on June 4. Despite strong revenue growth, the budget reflects a 9.4% net decrease from the current fiscal year due to projected declines in residential rental tax, state shared revenues, continued inflation, and a slowdown in consumer spending.
Fountain Hills town councilman Allen Skillicorn said the actions of the mayor and three other members of the town council show “clearcut election interference” and a disregard for residents.