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Mayor and CouncilThe Mayor’s role in a city or town is similar to the Governor’s role in the state. As the municipality s Chief Executive Officer, the mayor manages the municipality’s administration and operations. In some cases, an appointed City Manager handles day-to-day operations and staff. The mayor runs Council meetings to establish policy with the Council. Typically, a Mayor does not have the power to veto ordinances passed by the Council.The Council enacts ordinances, sets policies, develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City, and oversees the city budget and capital improvements program. It responds to constituents concerns at neighborhood meetings through written correspondence, telephone communication, and staff assistance. 4-year term.Why You Should Care:The Mayor and City or Town Council play a significant role in keeping our communities running efficiently and overseeing dozens of programs and facilities that directly impact our daily lives. They determine priorities and spending for indispensable services such as police and fire protection, housing, emergency medical services, municipal courts, trash collection, traffic control, public transportation, parks and recreation services, zoning regulation, and public works, including streets, sewers, and signage.For additional information:https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/arizona-mayorhttps://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/arizona-city-and-town-council-members______________________________________________________________________________________Alcalde y Concejo MunicipalEl papel del alcalde en una ciudad o pueblo es similar al papel del gobernador en el estado. Como director ejecutivo del municipio, el alcalde gestiona la administración y las operaciones del municipio. En algunos casos, un administrador municipal designado se encarga de las operaciones y el personal del día a día. El alcalde dirige las reuniones del Consejo Municipal para establecer políticas con el Consejo. Normalmente, un alcalde no tiene poder para vetar las ordenanzas aprobadas por el Consejo Municipal.El Consejo Municipal promulga ordenanzas, establece políticas, desarrolla una agenda legislativa anual para la ciudad y supervisa el presupuesto de la ciudad y el programa de mejoras capitales. Responde a las preocupaciones de los electores en las reuniones vecinales a través de correspondencia escrita, comunicación telefónica y asistencia del personal. Plazo de 4 años.Por qué debería importarle:El alcalde y el Consejo Municipal desempeñan un papel importante para mantener nuestras comunidades funcionando de manera eficiente y supervisando docenas de programas e instalaciones que impactan directamente nuestra vida diaria. Determinan las prioridades y el gasto en servicios indispensables como policía y protección contra incendios, vivienda, servicios médicos de emergencia, tribunales municipales, recolección de basura, control de tráfico, transporte público, parques y servicios recreativos, regulación de zonificación y obras públicas, incluidas calles, alcantarillado, y señalización.Para información adicional:https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/arizona-mayorhttps://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/arizona-city-and-town-council-members

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    Tammy Caputi
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    Tom Durham
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    Adam Kwasman
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    Maryann McAllen
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Biographical Information

What productive and cost-effective water conservation measures would you recommend for the city, its businesses, and its residents?

What actions do you believe are the most important and cost-effective to create or continue to improve public safety in Scottsdale?

How would you address the shortage of affordable housing for buyers and renters?

How would you balance economic growth with increased congestion and the strain on limited resources such as land and water?

Campaign Email tammy@tammycaputi.com
Campaign Website http://tammycaputi.com
Campaign Twitter @tammycaputi
Public Policy Priorities Maintain Scottsdale’s winning formula by balancing our vibrant economy with open spaces to keep amenities high, property values strong, property taxes low, and neighborhoods safe. All our residents, including the next generation, deserve the best possible Scottsdale.
Qualifications and Experience 4 years City Councilwoman, 3 years Development Review Board Member, 25 year successful small business owner
Organization Memberships and Affiliations SCOTT (Scottsdale Coalition of Today and Tomorrow), NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women), Temple Chai
Endorsements United Scottsdale Firefighters, Police Officers of Scottsdale, Scottsdale REALTORS
Community Service UMOM, Family Promise
Occupation Small Business Owner, Scottsdale City Councilwoman
Education BA Economics Wellesley College, MBA Simmons University, Fellow, Flinn Brown Arizona Center for Civic Leadership
Scottsdale has been planning for water scarcity for decades. We have a diverse and resilient water portfolio. Our preparedness includes: A Drought Management Plan which implements progressively more actionable processes as shortages intensify. Diversifying the city's water portfolio so we're not overly reliant on any one source. Investing in infrastructure and technology - we are building Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Wells which allow us to recharge into the aquifer when demand is low and withdraw when high. Increasing water recycling efforts. Our Water Treatment Plant takes highly purified, recycled water and puts it into the aquifer for future use. (We recharge 1.7B gallons annually). Expanding conservation programs and customer outreach. City departments work to achieve further water savings. We educate- there are no mandates. We require a 100 year water supply and new projects need to be green, recycle, and large projects have to bring their own allotments.
We have one of the safest cities in the US with crime rates low and trending down. A recent wave of home burglaries by an international crime syndicate was a rare anomaly in our safe neighborhoods. Our police worked to apprehend these criminals in record time. We have the finest public safety officers anywhere; they have our backs, and we have theirs. As a Councilwoman, I have fully funded public safety, paid down pension liabilities, and made sure our first responders have the resources they need to keep our city the safest in the Valley. Having an excellent relationship with our first responders, understanding their needs, and providing the necessary resources is what continues to improve our public safety.
Our population growth has slowed to less than 1% per year and there are no large empty parcels left. During my first term on council, we’ve cut our housing pipeline in half. We’ve approved only a small handful of projects with demonstrable public benefits. Truly affordable housing in Scottsdale isn’t economically feasible. Land is extremely expensive and scarce, our standards are the highest, our approval processes are purposely slow and deliberate, and neighbors are deeply engaged. It’s illegal to fix rents in Arizona and low rents and housing prices do not often pencil out in Scottsdale. We can and have negotiated some dedicated “workforce” units from new developments with discounted rent for teachers and first responders. We have to balance the need to provide affordable housing with community pressures to limit density.
I’m all about balance and careful planning. More intensity only where it makes sense. We must keep Scottsdale’s winning formula- high amenities and open space, high property values, and low property taxes, and this means balancing slow-growth with economic vitality. Our city runs on business activity, not bedroom activity- we have 200,000 employees and 18,000 businesses- a vibrant economy is what allows us to protect our neighborhoods and keep 40% of the city as open space. We have the highest amenities and services- we must have a robust economy to make that happen if we want to keep our tax rates one of the lowest in the Valley. Scottsdale is the Gold Standard. It didn’t become that way by shutting everything down and standing still. Successful cities do not stagnate- they continually reinvest and refresh to stay relevant and attractive. I have a clear vision of how to move Scottsdale forward successfully while maintaining our brand- no to everything is not a vision.
Campaign Email thomascdurham@gmail.com
Campaign Website http://tomdurham2024.com
Campaign Instagram http://thomascdurham2024.com
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Public Policy Priorities Protection of our Preserve and parks; fully funding police and fire; keeping taxes low and services high; protecting the unique character and culture of Scottsdale; restriction short-term rentals to the maximum extent possible under state law
Qualifications and Experience Treasurer of Protect Our Preserve Political Action Committee; current Councilmember
Endorsements Council member Solange Whitehead; Council member Betty Janik; former Mayor Mary Manross; former Mayor Sam Campana; former Council member Virginia Korte; Police Officers of Scottsdale Association
Community Service Trustee of Cornell College; mock trial coach at Sandra Day O'Connor High School; chancellor of Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Occupation Retired Attorney in Mayer Brown LLP; tax controversy specialist; named one of the top 25 tax controversy lawyers in the US; currently a member of the Scottsdale City Council
Education B.A. Cornell College, Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude; J.D. from New York University School of Law
We have passed a green construction code, which requires water saving fixtures in new construction. The City Council regularly reviews new projects to ensure they contain the latest water savings measures. For example, the Parque project will recycle irrigation and rain water. The City offers rebates for removal of grass and installation of water savings. The City also offers a Water Smart portal, which allows citizens to track their water usage and watch for leaks. The City also offers water audits to assist in saving water and landscape consultations. Removal of grass makes sense for water savings.

The City employs some of the most advanced water recycling technology in the nation. Scottsdale is a leader in recycling and managing its water portfolio.
Fully funding our fire and police and making sure their salaries are competitive in the Valley. This has enabled the City to fill numerous police vacancies. The police increasingly rely on "high-tech" devices to track crime, such as drones. We need to make sure these new techniques are fully funded. The City has also taken action for our fire personnel to take over ambulance responses. This should provide better and seamless service for transportation to hospitals.

Finally, we need to increase our expenditure limitation. The November ballot will include a measure to increase our spending limitation, which is a state-imposed cap on spending. We need to increase this limitation to ensure our police and fire have all the tools they need. Increasing this limitation merely allows the City to spend the money it already has. It is not a tax increase.
Our General Plan, approved by the citizens, requires some higher density housing to create affordable housing for our workforce, The current Council has approved some higher density housing while maintaining Scottsdale's unique character and culture. We have negotiated for lower heights, lowering the height on several apartment buildings from four levels to three. Apartment buildings have been limited to areas designated for growth. We have not allowed any apartments in residential neighborhoods.

Several of the new apartment projects replace commercial areas, such as strip malls. An apartment building will produce less traffic than a strip mall and therefore leads to an overall reduction in traffic. Affordable housing located near employment centers, as suggested in the General Plan, eases commuting miles.

The state legislature has recently adopted two measures to provide for more affordable housing.
Compromise on this issue is essential. The General Plan as approved by the citizens lays out our plans for growth in select areas. We need to support economic growth in these areas to maintain Scottsdale's role as a thriving community. The City Council carefully examines each new project to ensure we have adequate water resources for the new use. In several cases the Council has required new projects to procure new water resources to bring to the project. Much of Scottsdale's growth is taking place along the 101. Location in this area eases traffic congestion problems via access to the freeway. Under our General Plan, the open space in this area is designated for growth.

As noted above, the City Council reviews each new project to ensure it includes the latest in water savings measures, such as recycling rainwater, The Council also require water saving landscaping.
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Campaign Twitter @@MaryannMcAllen
Public Policy Priorities Protect Our Neighborhoods, Support Public Safety, Preserve our Open Spaces, and Listen to Residents about Scottsdale and its growth.
Qualifications and Experience Chair of the Parks and Reacreation Commission, Paths and Trails subcomittee, former Scottsdale employee.
Organization Memberships and Affiliations Scottsdale Leadership, The Womens Collective, National Charity League, St. Maria Goretti Womens Guild
Endorsements Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors
Community Service Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council, National Charity League, Hospice of the Valley, Hunkapi Farms, Scottsdale Unified School District.
Occupation Hospice of the Valley
Education Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University
Recyling and monitored use are the two best ways to conserve our water. Education of residents and how they can do their part to be effective in their use of water is key.
Providing our first responders with full support to do their jobs to protect our citizens is first and foremost.
The city of Scottsdale is a highly desirable place to live, our efforts to encourage developers in the planning stages to offer a reduced cost towards workforce housing. We should also look to how we can assist the senior population to be able to live in their homes as costs increase, working with our Human Services and Housing departments.
We must continue to maintain the right balance in Scottsdale for our residents.