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.
City of Scottsdale Announces New Administrative Appointments
Scottsdale Interim City Manager Greg Caton has announced the appointment of Police Chief Jeff Walther as interim assistant city manager, effective Jan. 27. During this time, Assistant Police Chief Joe LeDuc will step into the role of interim police chief.
COGS Partners with Arizona Neighborhood Alliance to Strengthen Local Advocacy
The Coalition of Greater Scottsdale (COGS) is proud to partner since 2022 with the Arizona Neighborhood Alliance, a grassroots organization dedicated to uniting and supporting neighborhood groups across the state. This partnership allows COGS to stay informed about state legislation that could impact Scottsdale residents and provides unique opportunities to collaborate with other Valley neighborhood groups to address shared concerns and take coordinated action. Together, we’re working to create positive change and strengthen neighborhoods across Arizona.
Axon/Taser Project Referendum Update
Scottsdale City Clerk verified signatures. That process ensures sheets are complete, notarized, and compliant. If at least 15,353 valid signatures remain after reviewed, a random 5% sample was sent to the Maricopa County Recorder for voter verification by Feb. 12, 2025. The requirements were met, the ordinance can appear on the November 2026 General Election ballot, though the 2025 City Council could opt for a taxpayer-funded Special Election. The cost of a 2025 special election is estimated to be $650,000 for which the Scottsdale City Council has indicated informally they will not approve. For more details, contact [email protected]
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