NE Valley Times

With nearly all ballots tabulated by Maricopa County in Scottsdale’s July 30 primary election, the race for Scottsdale mayor will be a runoff between Lisa Borowsky and David Ortega. Additionally, two council seats remain open to be decided at the Nov. 5 general election.

Candidate Jan Dubauskas has been elected at the primary and will take office in January 2025. Two Council seats remain to be filled at the November 2024 general election. Tammy Caputi, Tom Durham, Adam Kwasman, and Maryann McAllen will advance to the November general election. The two with the most votes will take seats in January 2025.

Final results for the Scottsdale City Council race will be posted after final election results are provided by Maricopa County.

The Scottsdale City Council is scheduled to canvass the election results at its Aug. 13 City Council Meeting.

Find Scottsdale election information at Scottsdale.Vote

Monsoon activity is expected over the next few days. Monsoons often bring thunderstorms with heavy rain, flash flooding, and lightning, which can cause wildfires. Prepare now so you know what actions may be needed when a major storm rolls in. Look for Ready, Set, Go messages on social networks and in the news media: Be READY by always being prepared for potential emergencies; get SET by maintaining awareness of events that may force evacuation; and GO by evacuating immediately as instructed by emergency authorities.

The National Weather Service has provided additional resources:

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Video: English | Spanish

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Fact Sheet: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)

- 2024 Arizona Monsoon Outlook Graphic: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)

The Scottsdale Salutes program honors local veterans. In November, the city will once again pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

As part of this annual program, light pole banners featuring local veterans and military service members will be displayed in Old Town for two weeks in November.

All veterans, active-duty service members, and members of the National Guard and reserves who live in Scottsdale or have substantial ties to the community are eligible for nomination. This year’s eligibility has been expanded to include individuals whose connection to Scottsdale is demonstrated by working there for at least five years.

Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “Scottsdale Salutes” to nominate service members until Friday, Sept. 27. Those selected will be honored at a special community reception in November.

The recognition program was initiated by the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission—a group of seven residents appointed by the City Council—to advise on veterans’ issues and raise awareness of veterans’ contributions within the community.

Public Meetings

Get a head start learning about city issues, projects, and activities by attending or listening in on public meetings hosted throughout August:

Week of Aug 5:

- Human Services Advisory Commission: 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8

Week of Aug. 12:

Check back next week for a full list as no meetings are scheduled this week.

Things To Do

Enjoy gentle yin yoga postures combined with yoga nidra guided meditation along with sound healing and aromatherapy on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Via Linda Senior Center from 10 a.m., costing $15 for residents.

Register via phone at:

480-312-5810

A field trip to Phoenix Art Museum is planned for Tuesday, Aug.14:

Pick-up times:

Via Linda Senior Center: 9 a.m.

Granite Reef Senior Center: 9:30 a.m.

Register via phone:

Granite Reef Senior Center -

480-312-1700

Via Linda Senior Center -

480-312-5810

Attend an opening reception of “Sticking Together” gallery exhibit showcasing collage artwork curated by Airi & Riho Katsuta from Cut+Paste Phoenix on Thursday,

Aug .15 from

4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., running through Sept .23

Ongoing Events Include:

Scottsdale ArtWalk every Thursday from

7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks monthly from

6 :30p m.-9 p .m .

Scottsdale Center For Performing Arts offers diverse events throughout year alongside McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Events Western Spirit Museum Of West Activities & Sister Cities Programs More event details available online

Programs And Services

Volunteer As Old Town Ambassador providing friendly assistance area maps brochures visitors Join team over hundred volunteers Hear testimonials more info click scroll Ambassadors Old Town Families caregivers access vital services Family Resource Centre located Paiute Neighborhood Centre offering educational programs referrals ensuring healthy development youngest learners Includes discussion groups family workshops emergency diaper assistance kindergarten preparedness Learn more

FYI Keeping hazardous waste out brush bulk piles crucial avoid risks such truck fires Ensure proper disposal hazardous items city’s hazardous waste program safety employees community Learn safe disposal methods Watch telecasts Cox Cable channel live stream City Council Planning Commission Development Review Board meetings streamed live YouTube Community conversations extreme heat recently held Paiute Neighborhood Centre Vista del Camino Part Qué Calor series bilingual focus groups April understand resident experiences hottest parts city Follow up sessions June shared results discussed pilot projects Topics included managing resources mobility record breaking summer envisioning cooler future Attendees learned mitigation efforts Feedback incorporated ongoing Shade Tree Plan development

Job Of Week Division Finance Manager responsible managing debt program financing capital projects conducting financial analyses determining debt issuance timings compliance overseeing disbursement account reconciliation functions Competitive benefits package includes twelve paid holidays vacation sick leave accruals health coverage tuition reimbursement pet insurance Apply online

Quick Links:

City Call Centre –

480 -312 -3111 Report fixes requests via EZ Traffic Restrictions Map updated weekly Brush Bulk Schedule Weather updates available online