Politicians talk. My focus as Mayor these past five months has been to deliver for Scottsdale.
When I was running for Mayor last year, I made a simple, six-point pledge to Scottsdale voters. This is where we stand in accomplishing those goals:
- Demand High-Quality Development, and Reject Density
Scottsdale is special, but protecting what makes us unique requires constant vigilance. That’s why I spoke up when I saw plans to construct a parking garage monstrosity adjacent to one of Scottsdale’s iconic Old Town destinations: The Mission. I will continue pushing the City to identify alternative locations that won’t blight a historic area, overshadow The Mission or evict the popular Old Town Farmers Market.
Love of Scottsdale is also why I join local residents concerned about our city’s character being swept away in a tidal wave of apartment construction (and accompanying vehicle traffic)…