HEADLINE NEWS
New leadership takes office in Scottsdale. Scottsdale welcomed a new chapter in its leadership last week as newly elected Mayor Lisa Borowsky took her oath of office alongside incoming City Council members Jan Dubauskas, Adam Kwasman, and Maryann McAllen. The inauguration ceremony was hosted for the public at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
They join Vice Mayor Barry Graham and current City Council members Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead to form the seven-member governing body that will shape the city’s future.
Learn about the Scottsdale City Council and its members at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “City Council.”
Greg Caton takes the helm as Interim City Manager. With the departure of Bill Murphy, the City Council appointed Greg Caton as Interim City Manager. Greg is a native Coloradan who previously was city manager in Grand Junction, Colorado, and town manager in Oro Valley, Arizona. His prior experience also includes a stint as assistant city manager in Durango, Colorado. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Fort Lewis College in Durango and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. Greg is a credentialed city manager through ICMA and is an active local government professional, participating in statewide multijurisdictional groups and boards.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.
Week of Jan. 20:
- Planning Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22
- Neighborhood Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22
- Human Services Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23
Week of Jan. 27 – Check back next week for the full list:
Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.
THINGS TO DO
Walk in unity with our community Saturday. Join Scottsdale and neighboring cities to promote mutual respect and understanding at this year’s Regional Unity Walk Saturday, Jan. 25, at Tempe Beach Park. The festival, featuring refreshments and entertainment, starts at 4:30 p.m. The one-mile walk begins at 6 p.m. Call the city of Tempe’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 480-858-2186 for more information.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. The annual auction at WestWorld is one of the largest in the world and showcases rare, vintage and exotic vehicles.
But you don’t have to be a bidder to partake in the festivities.
Guests can enjoy a thrill ride or hot lap with a professional driver in one of the latest models from Dodge, Toyota and Ford, or get behind the wheel themselves in a new vehicle from Cadillac or Dodge. The auction also includes an exhibitor marketplace, live music, food and beverage options.
Scottsdale Western Week activities take place Jan. 25-Feb. 2. Every year, Western Week stokes the embers of our rich heritage and ensures our western legacy glows as brightly as it did a century ago. The celebration includes:
- Arizona Indian Festival
- Gold Palette ArtWalk
- Parade del Sol Parade
- Pony Express
- Trail’s End Festival
Learn more about these events.
Ongoing:
- Scottsdale ArtWalk: Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world and locally. Stroll at your own pace. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks are held 6:30-9 p.m. about once a month.
- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, diverse events throughout the year.
- Find McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events.
- Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West activities.
- Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.
Get more events information.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Neighborhood College: How to work effectively with rental properties, STRs, ADUs and the CTA. Learn about managing the evolving challenges facing community associations. The session will equip board members with strategies to effectively handle rental properties, short-term rentals (STRs), and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in their community. Additionally, the class will provide clarity on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its application to Arizona HOAs/condominium communities, ensuring attendees are well-prepared to navigate these complex issues in 2025!
- 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
FYI
WM Phoenix Open road closure. In preparation for this year’s WM Phoenix Open, event organizers will close Greenway Hayden Loop between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Bell Road. The closure will go into effect on Monday, Jan. 27, one week prior to the tournament. The closure was put in place to help streamline tournament entry and improve crowd flow, especially during peak hours and on high-attendance days. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, or take an alternate route, when traveling near the tournament area.
Event organizers recommend that tournament attendees and volunteers also plan ahead and visit the WM Phoenix Open website for complete information about parking, free shuttle service and the designated rideshare drop-off and pickup area.
Job of the Week: Utility Billing Specialist. This position helps ensure the accurate and timely processing of utility services for Scottsdale residents, businesses and the community at large. By maintaining accurate billing, this role contributes directly to the city's ability to fund and operate services that are essential to the quality of life in Scottsdale.
City employees enjoy competitive benefits while working in a supportive, high-performance organization focused on delivering on our mission - Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community. Learn more and apply.
QUICK LINKS
- City Call Center - 480-312-3111
- Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
- Traffic Restrictions Map - We update this map daily to include most road improvement projects. Stay in the loop for Pima Freeway construction.
- Brush and Bulk Schedule
- Scottsdale Weather
