Scottsdale Update - June 16, 2025
HEADLINE NEWS
Most city offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection is not affected. Place your containers in their usual spot by 5 a.m. the morning of collection or the night before.
Scottsdale City Council adopts balanced budget focused on core services and community investment. The city’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan reaffirms the city’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship, world-class service delivery and strategic community investments.
The $2.204 billion budget represents a 4.0% decrease from the prior fiscal year, and includes a $885.2 million operating budget, $947.7 million capital budget, and $370.8 million in contingencies and reserves, which reflect the city’s conservative approach amid economic uncertainty and shifting state tax policy.
The budget was built through the collaborative work of city staff and leadership, balancing organization and council goals with community expectations.
Scottsdale City Hall will soon implement new security measures designed to enhance safety for employees, visitors and the public. The upgrades, which begin July 7, include security screenings at designated entry points, bag checks and an increased on-site presence of trained security personnel.
Similar to successful enhancements introduced at Scottsdale’s One Civic Center, the measures will feature walk-through metal detection scanners and handheld screening devices for visitors. Clear signage will direct visitors to designated entry and exit points where security screening – including bag checks – will be required.
Security officers will be stationed at City Hall to support these efforts, conduct safety checks and ensure a secure environment for all who visit or work in the building.
The timing of these enhancements was selected to align with the city’s summer schedule, when visitor volume and meeting activity tends to be lower, allowing for a gradual acclimation period for visitors to City Hall.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.
Week of June 9:
- Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Monday, June 9
- City Council Special Meeting: 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10
- City Council Community Facilities District Meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 10
- City Council Regular and Special Meeting: 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 10
- Tourism Development Commission Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 17
- Scottsdale Environmental Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18
- City Council Special Meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
- City Council Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
- 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road.
- Old Town Scottsdale - 3806 N. Brown Ave.
- 8 a.m. - noon
- FREE admission
- Event details
- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, diverse events throughout the year.
- Find McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events.
- Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West activities.
- Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.
- City Call Center – 480-312-3111
- Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
- Traffic Restrictions Map
- Stay in the loop, subscribe to ADOT Loop 101 construction updates
- Brush and Bulk Schedule
- Scottsdale Weather
Week of June 23 – Check back next week for the full list:
Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.
Find more public meetings.
THINGS TO DO
Enjoy all the things that make Old Town unique during June Days. Daily activities and events include wine tastings, art exhibits, crafting workshops, live performances and family-oriented outings. Plan your June Days at OldTownScottsdaleAZ.com.
Sunset Swim. If you’re looking for a cool way to spend your summer evening, join us for some poolside fun as the sun sets over Scottsdale.
No registration required. View amenities and entry fees.
Shop a wide variety of organic produce and seasonal specialties at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 Arizona growers.
Ongoing:
Get more events information.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Podsdale: The wild side of Scottsdale. A mountain lion was recently spotted in the area near and around the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. While sightings like this are rare, it is a good reminder that we share our desert home with a variety of wildlife, including Arizona’s native big cat.
For tips on how to safely live and recreate in areas where mountain lions may be present, visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s guide: Living with Mountain Lions.
To hear more about local wildlife and how to coexist with it, check out the latest episode of Podsdale, “The wild side of Scottsdale,” featuring insights from Natural Resources Supervisor John Loleit.
FYI
A pavement improvement project will close Scottsdale Road between Loop 101 and Thompson Peak Parkway from June 27-30. Work will begin 9 p.m. Friday, June 27, and is expected to be completed by 5 a.m. Monday, June 30. North and southbound travel lanes will be closed during construction. Please follow detour signs and use caution when traveling near the closure area. For complete information and schedule details call the project hotline, 480-898-4100.
Job of the Week: Assistant Aviation Director. The assistant aviation director performs administrative duties including property management, leasing and business development. By ensuring efficient airport operations and fostering business growth this position directly contributes to Scottsdale’s economic vitality, quality of life, and reputation as a premier destination.
City employees enjoy competitive benefits while working in a supportive, high-performance organization focused on delivering on our mission – Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community. Learn more and apply.
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