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Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 20, 2025

Scottsdale Water concluded its fall 2025 Citizen Water Academy Oct. 8, marking another successful session of the award-winning program that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s most advanced municipal water utilities.

To further deepen its long-standing promise to prioritize public safety, the Scottsdale City Council created a new Subcommittee on Community Safety, which held its inaugural meeting Sept. 25.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 13, 2025

The city of Scottsdale was named the top public employer in Arizona by Forbes, who ranked the state’s top 75 employers by surveying employees and the public on topics such as workplace culture, professional development, benefits and compensation.

The city of Scottsdale has installed 45 new ADA-compliant curb ramps in Old Town as part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility and mobility for all residents and visitors.

Scottsdale has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Best in Governance Awards, a national honor that highlights excellence in local government based on resident feedback and performance measures.

This weekend, Scottsdale may see periods of intense rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, creating potential hazards.

At their Sept. 30 meeting, the Scottsdale City Council amended the city’s zoning ordinance related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to comply with a state law (HB2928) adopted earlier this year. The new law expands the ability for ADUs to be built on residential lots.

Scottsdale is cleaning up after a fierce Sept. 26 monsoon that dumped heavy rain in a matter of hours, flooding parks, facilities and roadways.