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Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega wants to reexamine the Old Town Character Area Plan — guidelines for how development should unfold in that city envelope — but some have concerns about doing …
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 By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 5/6/21 |
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Scottsdale’s chapter on desert rural land-use category appears to have come to an end, as the City Council agreed to abandon the effort during a May 4 work session.
The city’s …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 5/5/21 |
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Do you have ideas that could help the city of Scottsdale address problematic short-term rental homes in your neighborhood?
Scottsdale’s new short-term rental working group, which includes …
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5/3/21
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In an April 22 letter to city officials, Goldwater Institute officials estimate Scottsdale may be liable for billions of dollars to affected property owners if the desert rural neighborhoods zoning …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 4/23/21 |
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Scottsdale City Council appears to be hearing concerns about its Desert Rural land-use category idea after pressure has mounted from outside constituents — concurrently, officials believe the …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 4/15/21 |
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Will The Kimsey give downtown Scottsdale proprietors a much-needed shot in the arm? Most of Scottsdale City Council thinks so.
The Kimsey — with plans that include a 168-room hotel, …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 4/7/21 |
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The Scottsdale City Council majority voted to kick Planning Commissioner Prescott Smith off the volunteer board, citing the amount of times he has recused himself in public meetings because of a …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 3/17/21 |
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The good news for Scottsdale citizens is the Lane-Korte-Milhaven-Klapp regime, which saddled Scottsdale residents with so much bad development over the last eight years, is gone.
The even better …
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By Bob Littlefield
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3/12/21
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The final campaign finance reports for Scottsdale’s November 2020 general election are in, showcasing the monetary investment each candidate made to win.
The reports cover Oct. 18 to Dec. …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 2/3/21 |
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After two previously failed attempts to draft and pass a state-required general plan, some Scottsdale officials are seeking to “do it right” this time around.
“My concern is …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 1/14/21 |
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Scottsdale welcomed its first new mayor in 12 years yesterday, when David D. Ortega was sworn-in and took office.
He was joined by three new City Council members, who all earned their seats at …
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1/13/21
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Just after 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Scottsdale’s four newly-elected leaders took the oath of office to represent their beloved community.
In a private, outdoor inauguration ceremony held on the …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 1/12/21 |
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While Jan. 1 represents a fresh start, this new year may feel like it lacks new beginnings for many people perfecting the art of hunkering down.
That’s not necessarily true, however, …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 12/31/20 |
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The year of 2020 was a marked one for Scottsdale — in addition to a global pandemic, the city endured a rough spring — but if history shows anything, resilience is a strong suit for the …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 12/29/20 |
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The first approvals for Scottsdale’s “next big thing” — a large mixed-use redevelopment known as the Scottsdale Collection — barely passed City Council with a split vote …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 12/8/20 |
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Scottsdale is on the verge of a new political era as Dave Ortega prepares to step into the role of mayor and three newcomers join the council.
While 2021 marks a fresh start for everyone, …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 11/13/20 |
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This year it seems more important than ever to focus on mental health and suicide prevention. 2020 has been a whirlwind of unforeseen events:
COVID-19;
Social distancing;
Job losses; …
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By Betty Janik and Tom Durham
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11/10/20
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