Councilman Sues to End Parks Tax | Phoenix News

Former Scottsdale City Councilman David Smith is suing the city to cancel the parks and preserves sales tax ahead of schedule, claiming it’s no longer needed and its funds are legally unusable. Mayor Lisa Borowsky doubts the lawsuit’s viability, warning it may never reach court. Residents fear early termination could derail vital projects like a wildlife land bridge over Rio Verde Drive. Originally designed to fund land acquisition and park upgrades, the tax remains essential for ongoing conservation and recreation efforts. The case’s outcome could reshape Scottsdale’s future in parks and preservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81b3950c177ff85c