Final Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Budget

Expressed concerns regarding budget cuts to water programs, elimination of positions, and crosswalk funding.

Criticized the removal of funding for the Advanced Purification Recycled Water program and water conservation.

Stressed the urgent need to invest in water infrastructure projects to ensure future water resiliency.

Spoke in support of the Civic Center Library restroom capital improvement project.

Criticized the council for failing to fund advanced purified recycled water treatment in the budget.

Urged the council to reinstate water CIP funding and protect North Scottsdale's water supply from CAP cuts.

Expressed support for the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Shea Boulevard and 66th Street.

Stressed that water utilities require heavy capital investment and supported direct potable reuse technology.

Expressed strong support for the budget, employee compensation, healthcare clinics, and firefighter cancer screenings.