The residents of Scottsdale have made their voices heard, casting their votes in what has become the city's highest recorded turnout in the span of over four decades. A hard-hitting 89% of Scottsdale's electorate participated in the general election, a clear testament to the community's heightened engagement in the civic process. The votes, as tallied by the Maricopa County Elections Office, have yet to officially set the stage for the city's future leadership and policy direction once confirmed, according to the City of Scottsdale's latest release.
The unofficial results have favored Lisa Borowsky in her bid to become the mayor of Scottsdale, a position she will be set to assume come January of 2025. Alongside her, Adam Kwasman and Maryann McAllen are to excitedly make their first strides onto the City Council floor, ready to represent the vibrant community that has elected them. They aren't walking this path alone, as Jan Dubauskas, victor of the July 2024 primary, will also be joining the council's ranks at the commencement of the new term.
In addition to selecting representatives, Scottsdale voters approved two city propositions. Proposition 490, which increases the city sales tax rate by 0.15% starting July 1, 2025, was approved by 58.25% of voters. The extra funds will be used for improving, maintaining, and protecting city parks and recreational facilities, with part of the money allocated to preserving the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Moreover, Prop. 491 was met with a strong affirmative response, securing a 66.15% approval rating and thereby empowering the city to adjust its state-imposed expenditure limitation baseline. These fiscal advancements will likely enable us to build further on a vision for a Scottsdale that flourishes under attentive stewardship and community-driven development initiatives. The Scottsdale City Council will officially certify the election results on Friday.
