Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Paradise Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with medium priority
Mesa Police Academy Training MOU
The Town wants to formalize an agreement with Mesa Police Department so Paradise Valley officers can train at Mesa's basic training police academy.
Photo Enforcement Contract Amendment
A compromise keeps photo enforcement alive: if voters pass SCR1004 in 2026, towns with existing photo enforcement contracts (like Paradise Valley) must ask their own voters in 2028 to continue it. Without the deal, a total statewide ban was headed to the ballot.
Assisted living home resident cap raised to comply with state law
A state bill targeting Paradise Valley's January vote to cap assisted living home capacity — the town lost the capacity reduction but preserved its zoning authority and health/safety standards through negotiation.
General Election Voting Locations
Paradise Valley voters have until 7 p.m. on Election Day to cast ballots at Camelback Bible Church or Town Hall, and both sites have ballot drop boxes. If you’re in line by 7, you still get to vote—so don’t bail if the line looks long.
Storm Cleanup and Flood Response
Weekend storms dumped up to 4.7 inches of rain on Paradise Valley, flooding roads and leaving debris that town crews will be clearing for weeks. Don't drive through standing water, and report street cleanup needs to Public Works.
Leaf blower regulations
A 52-year resident asked the town to consider banning or limiting gas-powered leaf blowers, citing noise and air pollution, and shared municipal codes from California cities that have done so.
El Chorro Lodge permit amendment
El Chorro Lodge, a landmark restaurant property on East Lincoln Drive, requested a managerial special use permit amendment. The council was set to discuss and possibly act.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sustainability measures
A briefing on sustainability measures for the next fiscal year, tied to the town's General Plan. Could shape everything from energy use to conservation programs.
Sunset of the Town Alarm Monitoring Program
The town's own alarm monitoring program serves only about 238 homes, generates 99% false alarms, and loses money. The council agreed to sunset it and help current subscribers move to private alarm companies. Roughly 8 to 20 staff hours a week go to administering it.
Draft Landscape Planting Guide
Commissioners flagged towering hedges along roadways that undermine the town's open, semi-rural streetscape. Staff noted landscape design guidelines date to 1996 and aren't enforceable code, making an update a candidate for future work.