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, a 501 (c)(4) non-profit, 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.
Potholes Are Disappearing as City Council Invests in Street Repairs
City Council approved a $100 million, five-year pavement preservation program to address aging streets and long-deferred maintenance. The City is now in the process of spending $42 million—funded primarily through the transportation sales tax, not the General Fund. The results are visible across Scottsdale as potholes disappear, pavement life is extended, and streets become safer and smoother. This is a clear example of targeted funding and long-term planning delivering real, measurable results for residents.
The COGS Research Desk
The COGS Research Desk helps Scottsdale residents make sense of development proposals, zoning changes, and city processes. Whether you’re concerned about your neighborhood or just curious about how things work, our volunteer team will help you get the facts.
SESSION 4 – Fiscal Conditions and Major Tax Revenue Sources – December 18, 2025
City staff presented a Financial Condition Report assessing Scottsdale’s long-term fiscal health using standard government finance benchmarks. The analysis shows the City remains financially stable, with structurally balanced operations, strong liquidity, and manageable debt and pension obligations.
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