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City Council Race: Unofficial Results
Unofficial results show Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham leading the race for Scottsdale’s two open City Council seats. Raoul Zubia trails by about 1.5 points and has publicly conceded. The city has not yet canvassed the election, so results are not final.
Flock cameras. Council moves toward safeguards.
Scottsdale’s Flock license plate reader cameras remain in place while the City Council drafts a new ordinance on privacy and oversight. Read what was decided and the key questions still on the table.
SUSD School Closures: Why COGS Is Tracking It
SUSD’s school consolidation decisions don’t stop at the classroom door. Closures change traffic patterns, affect property values, and leave open questions about the future use of vacated public land. With a Phase II decided and a $375 million school bond headed for the November ballot, here’s what Scottsdale residents need to know.
COGS Research Desk: AI Powered Insights
COGS uses advanced AI to navigate 25 years of City Council summaries and Planning Commission archives. We provide the clarity needed to verify project compliance, trace voting histories, and expose policy shifts instantly. Support these investigative tools and empower our neighborhoods by becoming a sustaining member today.
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.
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