HEADLINE NEWS

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting a town hall meeting this Thursday. Residents are encouraged to attend the free event to ask questions and discuss important issues facing the community. The town hall takes place 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.

Residents can submit questions in advance to the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Terrance Thornton, or bring their questions to the event.

Scottsdale introduces unified approach to building and maintaining city infrastructure. Scottsdale has created a new Transportation and Infrastructure Department — a modernized structure that combines capital project management and transportation services into one coordinated team. This reorganization follows the dissolution of the department previously known as Public Works.

This alignment brings together the city’s engineers with its transportation team, creating a unified team to plan, design and deliver Scottsdale’s critical infrastructure and mobility projects. Previously, these responsibilities were divided between two separate divisions, Capital Project Management and Transportation & Streets.

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Scottsdale hosts community open house to advance citywide accessibility efforts. The city of Scottsdale will host the Accessible Scottsdale Community Open House where community members can learn about the city’s efforts to complete a self-assessment as part of updating Scottsdale's ADA Transition Plan. The open house takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, in Room 2 at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. This event offers an opportunity for people to share their experiences and provide input that will shape the future of accessibility in Scottsdale. Registration is requested.

Scottsdale is working with a team of experts to update its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. This comprehensive project will evaluate city buildings, sidewalks, intersections and programs to identify and develop a plan to remove barriers to access. The plan ensures that city properties and programs are accessible for all residents and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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 May 26:

• Neighborhood Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28
• Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29

Week of June 2 – Check back next week for the full list:

• Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 4
• McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, June 5
• Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5

Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.
Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Get ready for June Days – a monthlong celebration you’ll wish was even longer. What began as a fun concept to kick off summer before the heat set in, June Days has become a celebration of all things that make Old Town Scottsdale unique. With daily activities and events including breakfast at the farmer’s market, wine tastings, live performances and family-oriented outings, June Days leaves visitors yearning to return again for more fun.

View the event calendar.

Shop a wide variety of organic produce and seasonal specialties at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 Arizona growers.

• Old Town Scottsdale - 3806 N. Brown Ave.
• 8 a.m. - noon
• FREE admission
• Event details

Ongoing:

• 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

Scottsdale Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1. The challenge aims to foster a love for reading among those of all ages, emphasizing the joy and importance of literacy. Participants can earn points and prizes by reading, attending library programs and completing activity challenges. Register at ScottsdaleLibrary.org/summer-reading.

FYI

Public art restoration project - Goldwater Boulevard lane closure. Restoration of the Tributary Wall public art installation on Goldwater Boulevard is underway and should be complete by June 10. The southbound curb lane and sidewalk on Goldwater Boulevard will be closed from Via Soleri Drive to the Arizona Canal. Crews will remove the rocks, repair the steel baskets (gabions) on the wall, and perform routine maintenance. Please plan ahead when traveling in this area and, if possible, consider taking an alternate route to avoid delays. 

State law expands hours for construction activities. A new state law was recently enacted that expands the hours in which cities must allow for construction activity during the summer and fall months. The law, ARS §9-500.52, now permits construction activity from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays from May 1 – Oct. 15. It also allows concrete to be poured one hour before general construction activities begin, at 4 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on Saturdays.

Scottsdale will maintain its current winter/spring hours in which construction activity is allowed. From Oct. 16 to April 30, construction activity is permitted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Concrete pour hours are not adjusted during the winter/spring months.

Construction activity is not permitted on Sundays.

Job of the Week: Associate City Judge. The associate city judge plays a vital role in upholding justice and enhancing the quality of life for the Scottsdale community by fairly and efficiently adjudicating criminal misdemeanor, civil, and traffic cases, as well as presiding over protective order matters. This position is responsible for conducting courtroom proceedings and performing related administrative and judicial functions in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

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
• Stay in the loop, subscribe to ADOT Loop 101 construction updates
• Brush and Bulk Schedule
• Scottsdale Weather