Decisions, government and civic life shaping Scottsdale.
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Tuesday night's city council session locked in higher utility rates for most households, accelerated resurfacing on three east-side corridors, and tightened permit requirements for vacation rental operators.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Scottsdale residents will see the first effects from the state legislation through updated city project bids and service adjustments starting in January 2027.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The November ballot measure would raise average monthly water bills for Scottsdale homes by an estimated 11 dollars to cover infrastructure repairs listed in the 2025 city budget.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Scottsdale homeowners face an average annual property tax increase of $145 under the new levy, according to the city's budget documents, as candidates in the August primary address local cost pressures.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The November ballot measures would direct city funds toward road repairs, water facilities and workforce training programs that shape employment and service access for Scottsdale households.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Scottsdale households will encounter the first effects of the revised municipal funding schedule through adjusted road repair timelines and utility billing cycles beginning this September.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Scottsdale homeowners will see an estimated $135 increase in annual primary property tax bills under the city's fiscal year 2026-27 budget, which takes effect July 1.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The policy directs an increase in municipal budget resources toward social assistance programs that serve Scottsdale households and seniors through existing city facilities.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The updated local policy directs city resources toward road projects and training programs that connect residents to construction roles and public service improvements.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The change sets the primary property tax rate at 1.85 per $100 of assessed value, directly shaping annual bills for Scottsdale homeowners and businesses.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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Residents will encounter new filing requirements that determine which candidates appear on ballots for positions overseeing the city's $1.2 billion budget and services such as water delivery and road maintenance.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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The legislation caps annual increases on primary residence taxes at 3 percent from 2027 onward, directing relief to an estimated 82,000 Scottsdale properties while providing no changes for commercial or rental holdings.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Scottsdale residents may encounter shifts in eligibility rules and service hours at local programs that rely on state community service funds.
By Scottsdale Policy Desk · July 20, 2026 · 2 min read