document.write((new Date()).getFullYear()); "In the last two city elections voters sent a clear message:STOP overdevelopment, particularly the tall, dense, high-traffic apartments approved by past council majorities. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Scottsdale, AZ 85251. "And we also have to undo the supply drain that resulted from short-term rentals. "Scottsdale has always been a leader among cities and relies heavily on our tourism and retail sectors to provide the city with revenue to pay for all our amazing services. Zubia:"Keep Scottsdale financially strong. I want it to be a city with a small town feeling and big city flare., Graham, 37, is a certified public accountant and his campaign slogan is Putting Residents First.. Solange Whitehead:"Scottsdale has an internationally recognized brand that attracts visitors from around the globe. Stratton: "The biggest challenges facing the city are water, maintaining our financial stability and our competitive advantage. Follow him on Twitter @KmackSam. Daniel Ishac: "We must be thoughtful about the amount and the areas of future development. These services help many but not enough to combat steep rent hikes especially impacting seniors. Carter is a businesswoman who owns an athletic facility in Scottsdale and runs anonprofit called Creative Genius Media, which produces faith-based and family-friendly films and other content. "Water is a regional issue and we must encourage conservation and work with the state and other municipalities to address water usage on a regional basis. Carter: "I am fiscally conservative and will be a good steward of our taxpayer dollars by protecting our history and our serene way of life. Littlefield ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Scottsdale City Council in Arizona. . The city also made big strides in water conservation to the detriment of some nearby neighbors. We must continue to collaborate with our regional partners for ways to address homelessness.". No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 3-4 a.m. pool parties, escort services and loud music are turning our otherwise peaceful, family-oriented suburbs into obscene and vulgar refuges for holiday bashes and vacationers. Many of the projects that I have approved remove blight and meet and exceed Scottsdales high expectations. Healthy communities provide a variety of housing options across many price points. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. . Most expressed appreciation, though several had questions about details of the proposal. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Share with Us. What would you do differently? As a major tourist attraction, this special area should be preserved.". Janik is also a long-time community volunteer whose work ranges from developing classes at the Arizona Science Center to spearheading the passage of Scottsdale's conservation-focused Proposition 420, which ensured the protection of a large chunk of preserve land within the city's limits. City Council - Special Meeting - 03-07-23: Date: March 7, 2023: Time: 4:00 PM: Location: Scottsdale City Hall - Kiva Forum Map it 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ . Its also important that our essential workers are paid wages that are competitive with other communities. The City of Scottsdale shall assume no liability for: 1) any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused; or 2) any decision made or action taken or not taken by reader in reliance upon any information or data furnished hereunder. If we dont, our residential areas will be changed forever and our citizens lifestyle will decline. Office Hours: Graham held a significant leadleadover his opponent Pamela Carter throughout the race. Since then, Scottsdale has been working with state and county representatives to provide a temporary solution for Rio Verde Foothills residents. Scottsdale is focused on providing assistance to prevent homelessness, services to provide permanent shelter and jobs, and the city is also protecting public parks and spaces from homeless issues seen in other cities. Residents must be registered to vote by July 5, to vote in the primary and by Oct. 11 to vote in the General Election. Carterwas not immediately available for aninterview on Tuesday. ", Stratton: "Housing prices are a simple function of supply and demand. 1:38. Threats of harming another Sign up for free today. In August's primary election, Graham and Carter received the third and fourth highest number of votes, respectively. These investors, many out of country, have spiked home prices and created a housing shortage. But we cannot conserve our way out of this drought crisis we must stop adding additional demand whenever a developer asks us to approve a new tall, dense apartment project.". Here's who's running in the 2022 election. Uploaded by You have permission to edit this article. Ishac: "The state has made regulation a challenge, and we all need to tell the state that this overreach is bad for our housing situation and bad for our neighborhoods when rentals become a nuisance. Questions about planned agendas should be directed to: Rommel Cordova Whitehead: "State law SB1350, the Airbnb Law, has flooded Scottsdale with short-term rentals and undermined the safety and integrity of our neighborhoods. Fountain Hills Councilwoman Hanna Toth Endorses Pamela Carter. Dozens of Rio Verde Foothills families gathered outside Scottsdale City Hall Jan. 10 to protest the city's shutoff of a standpipe used by water haulers to serve some 700 homes. "On the flip side of this crisis, Scottsdale is focused on protecting our community from the types of homeless issues undermining the safety and quality of life in cities like Portland and San Francisco.". Littlefield is one of the longest-serving officials on Scottsdale's current City Council. Stacker collected information on the highest-paying jobs in Kansas City, MO-KS, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2021. Even so, Harris stressed she hardly faulted the city: We are wards of the county, as you said, Mr. Mayorand wisely so, Harris said, directing her comments to a smiling Ortega. John Hauser Council offers some hope to Rio Verde Foothills. F: 480-312-2738, Council Offices Councilwoman Betty Janik was both blunt and lyrical. If so, what specific initiatives could you get behind? To not do so, owners can be cited for noncompliance and fined. Would you support any similar actions in Scottsdale? Getting these projects built will also relieve housing pressures.". The average short-term rental is three-bedroom, two-bath. The Kimsey with plans that include a 168-room hotel, 190-dwelling units, a restaurant and commercial space at 7110 E. Indian School Road was opposed only by Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield, who called the choice a difficult decision. 0:00. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Use the 'Report' link on Check your browser's help section for instructions on how to change the language. The item came onto the Scottsdale City Council agenda last week after a series of talks with state Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, and a pressure campaign from Rio Verde Foothills residents and some . Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Daniel Ishac ran for election for an at-large seat of the Scottsdale City Council in Arizona. The council's 6-1 vote came during an April 6 meeting. In that case, we respect their legal right to use public spaces. Other voters mustrequest a mail-in voteonline or call the Maricopa County Elections Office at602-506-1511. At least one new council member is guaranteed as Linda Milhaven is not seeking reelection due to term limits. I believe in upholding Scottsdale's strict standards for development everywhere within the city, and limiting height and density in many areas, particularly the historic old town. In Kansas City, the annual mean wage is $55,180 or 5.3% lower than national mean of $58,260, while the highest-paying occupation makes $323,020. Aside from Littlefield, Whitehead is the only multiterm official sitting on Scottsdale's current City Council. He also raised nearly three times more campaign funds than Carter as of Septemberand garneredthe support of multiple high-profile community members such as Councilmember Littlefield. Zubia:"Housing affordability is important so that our children can build lives in their hometown, so seniors can age in the community where they raised their children and so that businesses will be attracted to Scottsdale, contribute tax revenue, and keep our tax rates low. Lee Harris said she lived in Scottsdale for 25 years before moving to Rio Verde Foothills. We train public safety officials on de-escalation tactics to allow appropriate outreach without jeopardizing the safety of the homeless, the officers or the public. Follow him on Twitter @KmackSam. She has been named Conservationist of the Year by the Arizona Wildlife Federation and consistently champions city policies such as Scottsdale's mandated environmentally friendly building codes. General City Information/Speak to a Citizen Service Specialist, Manage Newsletter Subscriptions She is running on a platform of protecting neighborhoods from what she sees as harmful development, defending Scottsdales special character, approving conservative fiscal policies, promoting tourism and small business, and above all, supporting public safety to protect residents and neighborhoods. ", Carter: "I was the only candidate to mention the bill to regulate party houses which allowed cities to place stricter regulations for those running a mini hotel SB 1168 additionally allows permits to be suspended if a short-term rental has at least three health and safety violations within a 12-month span. I am a native of Arizona and grew up in Scottsdale. Early in this process, the Scottsdale City Council committed to working toward solutions for Rio Verde Foothills that comply with our drought management plan and do not negatively impact city residents this proposal achieves those goals, said Mayor David D. Ortega. But if it did, I wouldnt support them. Among the candidates are two incumbents, Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead, and five newcomers, Pamela Carter,Barry Graham, Daniel Ishac, Tim Stratton andRaoul Zubia. "There is no meeting scheduled yet" between the city and county, according to city spokeswoman Kelly Corsette. Littlefield has also worked in budget management for a city in Texas, as an office manager for a local photography business and as a finance director for a Scottsdale-based nonprofit. Email Mayor Ortega: dortega@ScottsdaleAz.gov Email All City Council Members: citycouncil@ScottsdaleAz.gov or select a council member for individual email . Voter registrationswere dueby July 5 and those on the Early Voting List who also belong to a political party will automatically get ballots in the mail. To view the site or page in another language, adjust your browser language settings for the language you prefer to use. They also meet with our career staff at Vista del Camino for specific job-related services. She and Graham had been locked in a campaign battlesince the primary election in August, when incumbents Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whiteheadsecured enough votes to win without a runoff election. ", Stratton: "Short-term rentals have created many problems in Scottsdale. that is degrading to another person. The Progress is joining DC Ranch and the Chamber in co-sponsoring the 90-minute forum after all seven candidates accepted an . Ishac completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. We must ensure that we keep taxes low, that residents get value for their tax dollars, that quality of services are high and that our decisions strengthen our financial security. Water to flow to Rio Verde Foothills maybe. I was pleased that some developers have offered (with a little persuasion by city staff and the council) to set aside units for a broader spectrum of employees, such as educators, public safety and health care workers. Scottsdale City Council quickly took action, but only in setting parameters. A proposal awaiting action by the full Senate would ask voters to repeal a provision in the Arizona Constitution which allows cities to adopt their own charters. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Heres a look at the Scottsdale City Council candidates. (Subscribe / Unsubscribe). Scottsdale also has 8,000 or so approved multifamily units that have never been built. What further regulation would you pursue now that the state has granted cities more control over vacation homes? (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer) The number of possible short-term solutions to get water to the Rio Verde . As a result, approved projects are getting built. "In the meantime, the City Council and management must relentlessly lobby the Legislature to transfer more authority to cities to manage the problem.". Littlefield: "The supply of homes is being reduced by short-term rentals and corporate buyers squeezing families out of the housing market. Given that both of you have limited development positions, what will you do to retain Scottsdales most important public servants and ensure they are able to live in the city? The Scottsdale City Council adopted a resolution outlining its conditions for agreeing to a new water agreement. To view the site or page in another language, adjust your browser language settings for the language you prefer to use. Driving the news: On Tuesday night, the Scottsdale City Council approved a draft agreement that would allow the city to negotiate with the county to potentially restore water to Rio Verde Foothills on a temporary basis. Home prices are falling or stagnant in (recent) months in Scottsdale and inventory is increasing. Keep it Clean. Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega remains opposed to allowing any water serving Rio Verde Foothills residents to flow through the city's water . person will not be tolerated. And what should that look like? However, in Pima County there was an injunction filed and a judge is allowing abortions to happen in Arizona, specifically Pima County until Sept.18. The forum will focus on key issues facing the municipality and where these candidates stand on those issues. Check your browser's help section for instructions on how to change the language. 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