Ugenti-Rita Leads Scottsdale Council Race
Early county results show Raoul Zubia trailing as Michelle Ugenti-Rita pulls ahead for two open council seats.
Live Poll
In your area, do you trust your local government to spend money wisely?
Scottsdale Politics News
Politics in Scottsdale runs on city council decisions, municipal elections and policy implementation, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes the civic processes and legislative actions that shape government administration.
Law
Live Poll
Should state referendums require at least 60% voter approval to be legally enforceable?
Arizona Court Upholds Scottsdale Proposition 490
The appellate court rejected a legal challenge regarding the vote threshold required for the tax measure.
Legislative Policy
Live Poll
Should legislative candidates be required to prove they live in the district they represent?
Residency Questioned for Scottsdale Candidate
Legislative candidate Tammy Caputi faces scrutiny over her official district residency filings.
Elections
Scottsdale Council Candidates Prepare for November Runoff
Three candidates remain in the race for two available Scottsdale City Council seats following a primary election.
City Hall
Live Poll
Should your city prioritize new housing density over preserving the existing character of neighborhoods?
Scottsdale Council Candidates Debated at City Hall
Three candidates faced off to discuss development and water management ahead of the November 3 general election.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Should online political influencers be required to file standard campaign finance reports?
Former Councilman Durham Refiled Finance Complaint
The complaint targets online influencers over alleged failures to submit campaign finance reports.
Day to day, that means city council votes, election results, public service funding and the debates regarding municipal policy. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Zoning changes and budget priorities serve as the most consistent features of civic life in the region. Public meetings and shifts in administrative leadership change the trajectory of local initiatives most often.