“I was informed by city management today, after a 65-day investigation, that Chief of Staff R. Lamar Whitmer, has been terminated. To be clear, I do not condone inappropriate workplace conversations, did not witness them and would not tolerate them. Furthermore, I fully believe workplace rules should be followed, public trust should never be abused, and this has been fully … Read More
$10.4 million win positions Scottsdale to take first step to transform WestWorld drainage infrastructure
The Water Infrastructure Financing Authority of Arizona (WIFA) has approved a $10,436,918 low-cost loan, including $1 million in principal forgiveness, to support major drainage improvements at WestWorld of Scottsdale — a key priority of Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s administration. The investment marks a major first step forward in delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance WestWorld’s safety, operations, and economic performance, Mayor … Read More
Scottsdale’s Cultural Excellence Continues This Week with Scottsdale Art Week: What You Should Know
Scottsdale has been quietly staking its claim as one of the Southwest’s premier cultural destinations, and this week offers another piece of evidence. Scottsdale Art Week returns for its sophomore outing starting today and lasting until this Sunday at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and if the buzz surrounding it is any indication, the city’s arts scene is very much arriving on … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Water is Fast Becoming the New Gold!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: For years overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes and overburdened infrastructure have been the legacy of the overdevelopment previous City Council majorities have approved. But now, overdevelopment poses another threat to Scottsdale’s residents – water shortages! Arizona is suffering from … Read More
ParkingGate 2.0: Scottsdale’s $100K-Per-Spot Garage Just Won’t Quit
By Alexander Lomax Just when you thought Scottsdale’s most dramatic parking saga might finally find a spot to rest, the city went ahead and unveiled its grand vision for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion: a four-level, Western-style garage that will set taxpayers back a cool $18 million, or roughly $100,000 per parking stall. Yes, per stall. Let that marinate. … Read More
The Best Way To Beat Record Phoenix Heat? Indoors at Scottsdale Art Week This Weekend With Four Days of World-Class Galleries Inside WestWorld’s Air-Conditioned North Hall
With record heat expected across the Valley, Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari arrives at just the right time, offering an indoor, climate-controlled alternative to outdoor events on an unusually warm March weekend. Unlike many early spring special events and festivals in Arizona, Scottsdale Art Week takes place inside, uniting 120 international galleries and showcasing blue-chip, Indigenous, Western and … Read More
It’s Official: I am on the Ballot
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead It’s Official: I am on the Ballot Get ready to vote in the July 21, 2026 Primary Election! I’m pleased to announce that my nominating paperwork is filed and I am officially on the ballot for re‑election to Scottsdale City Council. With the incredible help of volunteers—and knocking on doors and visiting neighborhoods —I proudly … Read More
When It Matters Most: HonorHealth and the Heart of Scottsdale
There are moments in life when everything hangs in the balance… when the difference between tragedy and miracle comes down to the skill, the speed, and the compassion of the people in the room. In Scottsdale, those people often wear an HonorHealth badge. A recent story shared by the City of Scottsdale captures exactly that kind of moment. A mother … Read More
A Career Built on Service: Jeff Walther Announces Retirement from Scottsdale
After 32 years of service to the City of Scottsdale and a career arc few could have scripted. Assistant City Manager Jeff Walther announced this week that he will retire on April 3, 2026. In a letter shared with city staff, Walther reflected with characteristic grace on a journey that took him from patrol officer to the highest ranks of … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky applauds surging sales‑tax revenues and calls new financial data ‘A Mandate to Keep Moving Forward’
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is celebrating a fresh wave of positive economic news following last Tuesday’s financial update from the City Treasurer’s Office. At its quarterly update, the City Treasurer’s Office is reporting the city’s sales‑tax revenues are outperforming revenue projections through the second quarter of this fiscal year. New data presented to the City Council shows General Fund revenues … Read More