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COGS MISSION
Consistent land use planning
and protecting our unique quality of life.

Scottsdale citizens deserve respect from city planners and developers.
Growth and change can benefit our city, but only with decisions that respect the current quality of life for residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

  • Citizens expect:
    • Preservation of a predictable quality of life
    • Protection from inappropriate or incompatible changes to land use and design standards
  • Proposed developments should:
    • Be fully transparent
    • Be constructively announced to the widest affected community
    • Provide opportunities for public input to enhance the project

COGS is a “YES” group for appropriate and proposed quality projects throughout our city. We encourage zoning attorneys and project representatives to conference with us at their Pre-Application stage; they will find COGS is a valuable resource in outreach to community leaders.

Scottsdale Prepares for City Manager Transition

Jim Thompson, Scottsdale’s City Manager, will resign at the end of December 2024 to take on the same role in Loveland, Colorado. Beginning in January, the newly seated Scottsdale City Council will initiate the search for his successor. In the interim, the city’s assistant city managers will handle his duties to ensure continuity in operations.

 

Prop 490 and 491

Scottsdale Voters Approve Investments

In the November 2024 election, Scottsdale voters approved both Proposition 490 and Proposition 491. Prop 490 introduces a 0.15% sales tax for 30 years starting July 2025, funding park improvements, preserve maintenance, and public safety resources. Prop 491 allows a permanent $22 million adjustment to the city’s base expenditure limit, supporting vital services and programs. Both measures ensure continued investment in Scottsdale’s quality of life and infrastructure.

 

 

axon

Scottsdale City Council Approves Axon Project

Axon/Taser campus south of the 101 Loop and east of Hayden Road was approved tonight (11.19) at Scottsdale City Council by a 5 to 2 vote. The campus will be similar to the Facebook, Microsoft, and Google campuses that encourage employees to live there (apartments/for sale condos), guest hotel for world clients, and the World Headquarters for Axon. Amenities like 7 restaurants, dog park, walking track around the facility and more are included. The next COGS (free) newsletter will provide more details. Request at [email protected]

 

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