Scottsdale Council Race Heats Up | Mesa News

Scottsdale’s hotly contested city council race is heating up with eight candidates vying for three seats, pitting a conservative bloc led by incumbent Barry Graham against progressive contenders like Solange Whitehead pushing for recycled water use. With Kathy Littlefield term-limited, a new voice is guaranteed, while Crystal Carroll and Eric Sloan operate independently—Carroll tied to Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s controversial parking project. The mayor’s political future hangs in the balance as tensions rise between her and conservative council members. Join the Arizona Republic’s June 29 forum at City Hall to hear their plans on water, transit, and more—early voting’s already underway, with Election Day July 21. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/bd332883a44a9c33