It's that time of year again! We are planning for the 2025 Scottsdale Police Trunk or Treat, a free community event for families where kids can trick or treat in a safe and fun-filled environment.

The city of Scottsdale has named Jenna Kohl as its new preserve director, bringing more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in community-focused organizations to the role.

With the Scottsdale City Council’s recent approval of the city’s fiscal year 2025/26 budget, the Scottsdale Police Department is set to benefit from a wide range of strategic investments that enhance officer compensation, staffing levels and public safety capabilities.

The city of Scottsdale has been honored with three prestigious 2025 Arizona Travel Awards, highlighting the city's commitment to creating memorable visitor experiences and celebrating local culture.

Scottsdale City Manager Greg Caton has implemented a series of organizational changes designed to streamline operations, improve internal coordination, and keep senior leadership more connected to day-to-day service delivery and top city priorities.

The city of Scottsdale has responded swiftly to concerns surrounding a road closure impacting Old Town traffic and access to local shops.

Starting July 1, Scottsdale Public Library launched a new operating schedule that increases public access to its four branches.

The city of Scottsdale has been awarded a $17.4 million grant from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to rehabilitate and improve a key stretch of Thomas Road, spanning from 56th Street to 74th Street.

The city of Scottsdale has officially launched its new Constituent Services team – a citywide initiative designed to streamline and elevate the way residents interact with local government.

Here is what's showing on Scottsdale Video Network this July.

The funding supports a broad range of Human Services programs that assist individuals and families across the city, with a focus on housing stability, crisis response, youth and senior services and behavioral health support.

Scottsdale Food Bank has expanded its services and relocated to a larger facility to better meet the needs of the community.

Scottsdale City Council adopted the FY 2025/26 budget and five-year Capital Plan, reaffirming its commitment to fiscal responsibility, top-tier services, and strategic community investment.

Scottsdale City Hall will soon implement new security measures designed to enhance safety for employees, visitors and the public.

The city of Scottsdale is aware that the Goldwater Institute has filed a legal challenge seeking to invalidate the Protect and Preserve Scottsdale tax before it goes into effect on July 1. Scottsdale’s tax was approved by 58.25% of the city’s voters on the November 2024 general election ballot.

This “Truth in Taxation” hearing notice regarding the City of Scottsdale primary property tax levy is being published as required by Arizona state law in the Arizona Republic on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Scottsdale has created a new Transportation and Infrastructure Department — a modernized structure that combines capital project management and transportation services into one coordinated team.

Avoid a DUI this Memorial Day weekend—get a safe ride. The Task Force will be out Friday and Saturday evenings. Scottsdale Police will assist Mesa Police with Salt River traffic Sunday and Monday, May 25–26, from noon to 10 p.m.

Join the May 22 meeting to discuss expanding Old Town’s Brown Avenue parking structure. Design begins 2025; construction starts summer 2026. Farmers Market relocation planned.

To help meet one of our operational goals, Enhance Traffic Safety, the Scottsdale Police Department received grant 2025-405b-502 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for $6,000 so we can support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket, Buckle up… It’s the Law enforcement campaign.