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Happy Monday, people of Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Not as warm with some sun. High: 68 Low: 49.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Guaranteed geographical representation on Scottsdale's City Council is not in the city's near future. According to AZ Central reporting, the Council struck down a motion to create districts. The Mayor is a proponent of a district system to ensure local leaders come from all over the city, but he couldn't find City Council support. Councilmember Solange Whitehead said, "Having the ability to vote for every single council person is representative, and I also think that a person's residence doesn't define whether or not they are representing a person in another neighborhood." (AZCentral.com)
  2. Save water and money or keep up with the Jones' lush lawn. Fined because she replaced her winter rye with artificial grass, a state representative is stepping in, in hopes of preventing this from happening to others. Sherry Lund said, "I'm trying to save water. We are in a drought situation in Arizona...we are saving $1,100 dollars a month in water bills my house alone." According to AZ Family Reporting, Republican Representative John Kavanagh responded to Lind's "turf war" with House Bill 2131. The bill stops HOAs from eliminating artificial grass as a landscaping option. (Arizona's Family)
  3. The Arizona School Boards (ASBA) association is leaving its national counterpart because of inflammatory language used to describe parents' behavior at some board meetings, according to KTAR. ASBA Executive Director Sheila Harrison stated in a letter to the National School Board Association, "While we continue to believe that there is value in a national association of school boards, our primary obligation is to advocate for Arizona's students to have strong, quality public schools...we are unable to do that if we are continuously called to account for the actions of NSBA." (KTAR.com)
  1. ICYMI And In Other News:
  • Photos of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale are sure to amaze. (AZCentral.com)
  • Here are some top headlines this week from Fox News. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  • Phoenix Public Library is working to bridge city's digital divide. (ABC15 Arizona)
  • Take a look at five homes on the market with three or more bedrooms around Phoenix and under $700K. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Family Funday Potluck — Arizona Persian Cultural Center. (11 a.m.)
  • More Than Modeling — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (1 p.m.)
  • Brian Lavelle Ballroom Dance Instructor — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook)
  • Join SRPMIC for eight sessions discussing traditional parenting, storytelling, and more. Indian Parenting "Honoring Our Children By Our Traditions" will take place every Thursday from noon -1:30 p.m. (Facebook)
  • Check out the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast featuring Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of ThinkZilla Consulting Group, recorded at Dave Pratt's Star Worldwide Networks. (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Economic Development's featured job of the week is courtesy of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.

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