Scottsdale City Council advances Mayor Borowsky’s large water user ordinance initiative
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.
Scottsdale OKs new tool to crack down on illegal party houses, unsafe short-term rental events
After a month that saw a shooting linked to a short-term rental party, multiple incidents involving underage drinking and alcohol-related medical emergencies — and dozens of enforcement actions — Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky led the charge last night for City Council to approve a new ordinance aimed at curbing the use of short-term rentals as commercial event venues.
Scottsdale adopts fiscally conservative budget focused on public safety, infrastructure and quality of life
Scottsdale City Council has unanimously adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, which is a $2.119 billion spending plan that reduces overall expenditures while prioritizing public safety, infrastructure and the core services residents rely on every day.
Mayor Lisa Borowsky leads effort against property tax increase, warns of higher burden for Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky led the effort against a proposed property tax levy increase Tuesday, June 9, citing concerns about rising costs for residents.
Scottsdale Airport lands nonstop Cabo service with JSX launch into Mexico this October
Scottsdale travelers will soon have a faster path to one of Mexico’s top luxury destinations as JSX launches new nonstop service between Scottsdale Airport and Cabo San Lucas beginning in October 2026.
Mayor Borowsky: Let’s make Scottsdale City Council great — and respected — again at the July 21 primary election
This primary election, Tuesday, July 21, provides Scottsdale voters with the valuable opportunity to restore common sense and public decorum to Scottsdale City Council. Let’s not waste this opportunity to make our City Council great, and respected, again.
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky convenes community Town Hall on water issues facing Arizona
Scottsdale residents packed the Granite Reef Senior Center auditorium last week to attend the Town Hall hosted by Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky, bringing together residents, experts and community leaders for an informative discussion about water issues facing Arizona and the broader Southwest.
Mayor Borowsky: Water takes center stage at May 27 Scottsdale Town Hall with ASU law expert
Mayor Lisa Borowsky is offering residents the opportunity at the next Scottsdale Town Hall to hear directly from a leading water law expert as potential cuts to the Central Arizona Project — a significant provider of the municipal water supply — raise critical questions about Scottsdale’s long-term water future.
Scottsdale: Short-term rental reform needed to protect neighborhoods and economy
Thoughtful policy can balance economic opportunity with the character and safety of neighborhoods. That is why I want to recognize Representative Selina Bliss for her steady, pragmatic leadership on short-term rental (STR) regulations.
Mayor Borowsky commends work of citizen budget commission to protect Scottsdale’s long-term financial strength
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is applauding the work of the Citizen Budget Review Commission following its detailed review of the city’s financial outlook, proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and long-term capital planning priorities.