NE Valley Times

Scottsdale's primary election is scheduled for July 30. Voters are encouraged to check their registration status, find their polling place, and review the candidates and issues. On Election Day, all voting locations in Maricopa County will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can vote at any location, request a replacement ballot, or drop off an early ballot. More information is available at Locations.Maricopa.Vote or by calling 480-312-2412.

A Scottsdale sales tax question, Prop. 490, will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot following the dismissal of a legal challenge. If approved, Prop. 490 would replace and reduce an expiring 0.20% city sales tax rate with a 0.15% rate to fund capital replacements and improvements at city parks and recreational facilities as well as additional maintenance and protection services including police and fire protection for city parks and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This new tax rate would expire after 30 years.

For more details about upcoming city elections and ballot measures, visit Scottsdale.Vote.

Scottsdale has updated its performance metrics for evaluating city services this month to improve internal processes and provide residents with easier access to performance data across various sectors. The Quarterly Performance Report offers an overview of essential city services such as emergency response times and drinking water production.

The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will close starting Tuesday, July 23, for approximately 60 days as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation's two-year project to add lanes and improve interchanges on Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road.

In response to rising drowning incidents in Maricopa and Pinal counties this year—47 drownings since January according to the Children’s Safety Zone—Scottsdale Aquatics will waive enrollment fees for swim lessons throughout August for both residents and non-residents in recognition of Drowning Impact Awareness Month. Free classes are available for children and adults ages six months and up starting Tuesday, July 23 for residents; non-resident registration opens Thursday, July 25.

Public meetings scheduled include the Planning Commission meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, followed by the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24.

The city's annual Safety Luau will take place from 4-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 at Eldorado Aquatic Center where staff will demonstrate CPR basics alongside other water safety concepts while participants enjoy activities like limbo contests before watching Disney's “The Little Mermaid.”

Ongoing events include the weekly Scottsdale ArtWalk every Thursday from 7-9 p.m., specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks held monthly from 6:30-9 p.m., diverse events at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts throughout the year, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West activities, and Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Road improvements along Drinkwater Boulevard between Indian School Road and Scottsdale Road are underway weekdays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., including road repaving work that maintains business and pedestrian access throughout construction as part of the city's pavement preservation program.

Scottsdale is seeking a Community Services Operations Supervisor experienced in turf management, sports field maintenance, project management, tree care along with strong communication skills to join its Parks & Recreation team.