Chandler Ends Flock License-Plate Reader Program After Audit
Chandler discontinued its Flock Safety license-plate reader program after an audit found unexplained system activity. The city’s next policy remains unsettled.
Arizona
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose seats in primary shakeup
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their seats in the July primary, changing the council’s makeup as voters weigh the town’s next policy direction.
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Mesa’s 37-Acre Surf Park Joins Growing Development Pipeline
A 37-acre surf-park project is taking shape in Mesa as the city’s economic-development pipeline also adds industrial, hotel, apartment and manufacturing plans.
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Tucson Sets Public Review for Proposed Prime Leaf Dispensary
A Tucson zoning docket lists Prime Leaf Dispensary’s proposed location at 1525 N. Park Ave. for review during the July-August 2026 hearing cycle.
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Sedona schedules Aug. 25 public hearing on Uptown parking fees
The City of Sedona has posted a notice of intent and scheduled an Aug. 25, 2026, public hearing on proposed parking fees in Uptown Sedona.
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Scottsdale Reelects Solange Whitehead; Two Council Seats Remain
Scottsdale voters reelected Councilwoman Solange Whitehead in the July 21 primary, while two other council seats remain open for the Nov. 3 election.
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Tempe Publishes 2026 Back-to-School Guide With Care at 18 Schools
Tempe’s 2026 back-to-school guide outlines school-year resources and before- and after-school care through Kid Zone at 18 Tempe and Kyrene schools.
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Peoria Police Search District Headquarters in Teacher Investigation
Peoria police completed a court-authorized search of the school district headquarters as an investigation involving two former Centennial High teachers continues.
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Arizona advances right-of-way work for US 60 Wickenburg–Phoenix highway improvement
A June 19 Arizona State Transportation Board agenda identifies new right-of-way needs for a US 60 traffic-interchange design change, but does not set construction timing or confirm local closures.
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Lone Sky 3 industrial project rises in Prescott Valley
A 62,800-square-foot flex-industrial project is under vertical development at 9200 E. Florentine Road, with 10 planned suites.
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Environmental Review Delays Proposed Surprise ICE Detention Center
A July 1 agreement pauses plans to convert a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention center while an environmental review is completed.
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San Tan Valley takes over zoning and land-use permitting from Pinal County
San Tan Valley began administering zoning, land use, subdivisions and related development matters on July 1, with transition rules for projects already completed through the county.
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Cave Creek reaches deadline for Proposition 440 ballot arguments
Cave Creek voters are scheduled to decide Proposition 440 in November, a proposed privilege-tax increase tied to acquiring state trust land.
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NFL preseason opens with Hall of Fame Game as league sets key 2026-27 dates
The NFL’s 2026 preseason began Aug. 6 with Arizona facing Carolina, while the league’s new calendar sets roster, trade and meeting deadlines.
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Phoenix Hosts U.S. Gymnastics Championships Through Aug. 9
Phoenix is hosting the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and USA Gymnastics National Congress, bringing a national sports event to the city through Aug. 9.
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EPA Lists Keams Canyon Public-Water Enforcement Docket as Closed
An EPA database update says the BIA Keams Canyon Public Water System enforcement docket is closed, with payment received. The matter dates to 2013.
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Lake Havasu City adopts $278.8 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Lake Havasu City Council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 23, setting a spending framework of about $278.8 million across city funds.
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Glendale approves 2026-27 budget with services, crime lab focus
Glendale City Council unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget July 1, preserving a resident-services focus and continuing development of a police crime lab.
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Mesa voters will decide on proposed $150 million safety bond
Mesa’s Nov. 3 ballot will ask voters to authorize a proposed $150 million public-safety bond, with the ballot-argument deadline now complete.
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Chandler sets Aug. 13 vote on Flock license-plate reader renewal
Chandler City Council is scheduled to decide Aug. 13 whether to renew the city’s fixed-camera automated license-plate reader contract.
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Gilbert Releases Final Water-Meter Audit
Gilbert released its final water-meter audit after billing concerns, but the public release does not yet detail errors, dollar impacts, refunds or credits.
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Tucson fee increases take effect as housing review begins
Tucson’s approved rate and fee changes took effect July 1, while city staff must return within 90 days with affordable-housing relief options.