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The Scottsdale City Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to public safety, unanimously adopting a new Public Safety Compensation Philosophy that ensures the city’s police officers and firefighters remain among the best compensated in the region.

The Scottsdale City Council has approved a plan from City Manager Greg Caton that will increase compensation for staff in some of the city’s most essential service areas — police communications and water operations and maintenance.

Scottsdale residents looking to make a difference in their community are invited to apply for open positions on several of the city’s volunteer boards and commissions.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 20, 2025

Scottsdale Water concluded its fall 2025 Citizen Water Academy Oct. 8, marking another successful session of the award-winning program that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s most advanced municipal water utilities.

To further deepen its long-standing promise to prioritize public safety, the Scottsdale City Council created a new Subcommittee on Community Safety, which held its inaugural meeting Sept. 25.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 13, 2025

The city of Scottsdale was named the top public employer in Arizona by Forbes, who ranked the state’s top 75 employers by surveying employees and the public on topics such as workplace culture, professional development, benefits and compensation.

The city of Scottsdale has installed 45 new ADA-compliant curb ramps in Old Town as part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility and mobility for all residents and visitors.

Scottsdale has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Best in Governance Awards, a national honor that highlights excellence in local government based on resident feedback and performance measures.