By Ronald Sampson Mayor Lisa Borowsky has a speeding ticket story now, and Scottsdale has been here before. ABC15 first reported that the citation was dismissed after process servers couldn’t track her down. What Actually Happened A speed camera caught Borowsky doing 58 in a 40 near Scottsdale and Thomas roads back in October, a $344 citation. She says she … Read More
Mayor Borowsky: Water is Arizona’s lifeline — and Scottsdale has been the leader in best practices of this critical resource, and we must continue to do so
By Mayor Lisa Borowsky Water has always shaped Arizona’s story. It determines where communities grow, where businesses invest and how future generations will live and prosper in the Sonoran Desert. It is not just another public policy issue. Water is Arizona’s lifeline. This reality is why I invest significant time in service on the Board of the Arizona Municipal Water Users … Read More
Scottsdale responds to Colorado River environmental impact statement, emphasizing long-term water resilience
Mayor Borowsky: Decades of planning position Scottsdale to meet challenges ahead Following the Bureau of Reclamation’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that outlines the framework for Arizona, California and Nevada to realize Colorado River water allocation reductions, Scottsdale leaders are reaffirming the city’s commitment to responsible water management and long-term planning. Under the newly announced framework, Scottsdale expects to … Read More
Mayor Borowsky leads effort to review data center development standards in Scottsdale
Scottsdale City Council unanimously approved a request from Mayor Lisa Borowsky last week to begin examining how the city’s zoning ordinances apply to data centers and whether more specific requirements are needed as the industry continues to expand nationwide. Scottsdale City Council directed the city manager and city attorney to agendize a work study session focused on current data center … Read More
Scottsdale City Council advances Mayor Borowsky’s large water user ordinance initiative
From the Office of Mayor Lisa Borowsky Scottsdale is taking a significant step toward strengthening long-term water stewardship as the Scottsdale City Council unanimously directed the city manager and city attorney to agendize a work study session on the potential creation of a large water user ordinance. The proposed ordinance initiative, championed by Mayor Lisa Borowsky, is being developed in … Read More
Axon’s Political Gamble: What Shareholders Should Know
By Vanessa Rogers A Public Company Playing a Very Expensive Local Game Axon Enterprise is no stranger to big bets. But its latest wager may be the riskiest one yet: pouring money into Scottsdale city council races through a political action committee, while the company’s stock sits roughly 27 percent below where it started the year. That is not a … Read More
Mayor Borowsky votes against property tax increase, warns of higher burden for Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky voted against a proposed property tax levy increase Tuesday, June 9, citing concerns about rising costs for residents. Scottsdale City Council held Truth in Taxation and public hearings yesterday on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 property tax levy prior to a scheduled final vote on June 23. The proposed combined property tax rate is projected to … Read More
Mayor Lisa Borowsky welcomes SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler for facility tour and media availability in north Scottsdale today
Mayor Lisa Borowsky welcomes US Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Scottsdale for an exclusive tour of the recently unveiled Barrett-Jackson custom automotive headquarters and manufacturing facility, where world class custom cars are born and built. Administrator Loeffler will experience, firsthand, the amazing work and determination of one of Scottsdale’s most admired “start-ups.” Barrett-Jackson HQ operates an all-inclusive manufacturing facility, … Read More
Mayor Borowsky: Water takes center stage at May 27 Scottsdale Town Hall with ASU law expert
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting her next town hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Mayor Borowsky is offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from a leading water law expert as potential cuts to the Central Arizona Project — a significant provider of the municipal water … Read More
Why Juneteenth Matters in Scottsdale
Scottsdale carries a certain reputation: wealthy, white, politically conservative. But the city is more diverse than that shorthand suggests, and this June, a significant new cultural event will make that case on the public square. The Arizona NAACP State Conference is launching Scottsdale Juneteenth 2026, a two-event series designed to establish a lasting annual tradition of community celebration and civic … Read More