Council recently approved The Miller at Hayden and Camelback by a vote of 6-1.

Here's a report from our City Staff on Housing Affordability in Scottsdale. What is our housing supply, how is it impacting pricing, and what do our residents want? As the Council and residents discuss our vision for the future of the City, its critical to understand the facts from our professional staff.

Recently we've had opportunities to reflect back on the year: reflect on our actions through the Jewish High Holidays; reflect on what unites us through our 9/11 Remembrance; reflect on our welcoming and diverse community through Hispanic Heritage Month. Let's look forward now by celebrating the successes of our city, and our efforts to care for all.

Last week I requested that Case 38-LL-2021 (Old Town Scottsdale Liquor License) be moved off of the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion and a motion. I have no issue with the applicant or the building use, I have a problem with the location for this use.

I worked to include an Education element in the General Plan, because education is key to a thriving, healthy, future-oriented city. This is a passion project for me; I’m the only Council member with school aged children.

Councilwoman Caputi here, fresh from the summer break and excited to get my kids back to school and council back in session. We’re going to do great things together for Scottsdale this year.

How do we make our Downtown re-invigorated, sustainable and safe going forward? How do we balance youth with sophistication, bachelorette parties with upscale dining and family activities, and all while maintaining public safety?

I hope you enjoy a wonderful day celebrating our democracy and our freedom, and the best fireworks display in the valley at Westworld.

City Council voted 7 - 0 to put the draft General Plan before the voters. For months, we have been working to bring our seven diverse opinions together into a compromise, and the result was a great team effort.

How do you believe we can best retain the essential character of Scottsdale and still address key issues around infrastructure, tourism, and growth?

Balance, data, and kindness.

Tuesday night the City Council adopted Ordinance 4500 related to 5-TA-2020 (parking Text Amendment). Among other things, the Council decreased parking requirements for hotels and added some guest parking for multi-family dwellings.

This week, Council discussed criteria for Board and Commission appointments. Scottsdale is lucky to have so many skilled volunteers; we can rely on folks with expertise to help guide our decisions.

This week was full-on joy for our City. I had a great conversation with Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther and SUSD Governing Board Member Julie Cieniawski.

The City Council voted unanimously to pass an Anti Discrimination Ordinance. Its good for business, good for tourism, and the right thing to do.

Council met again on April 13, and had another frank and very fruitful conversation.

For those of you who missed it, Tuesday's council meeting showed there may be reason for optimism about the future of Scottsdale. The City Council voted 6-1 to move forward with the Kimsey Project.

City Council had a very productive study session on our Anti Discrimination Ordinance this week. My colleagues and I all shared our different points of view, along with input from both the Human Relations Commission and the Veterans Commission.

I’ve spent the past several weeks working closely with City Staff and leaders of our public, charter and private schools to draft an Education chapter for our General Plan.

The General Plan is general, not specific. Let’s make sure it reflects our values.

I campaigned on improving collaboration between our schools and our City. I got to work this week, adding an education element to our General Plan