2026 Scottsdale City Council Candidate Forum 1
2026 Scottsdale City Council Candidate Forum | Hosted by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Hear Directly from Scottsdale’s City Council Candidates
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will host two public candidate forums ahead of the November General Election. Three candidates have advanced to the runoff, with the two receiving the most votes being elected to the Scottsdale City Council and taking office in January 2027.
Based on the July 21 election results, the candidates advancing are:
All three candidates have been invited to participate in both forums.
During these moderated question-and-answer discussions, attendees will hear firsthand how the candidates plan to address issues affecting local residents, businesses, economic vitality, responsible growth, and Scottsdale’s overall quality of life.
With forums offered at two convenient locations, Scottsdale residents will have two opportunities to attend, become better informed, and prepare to make confident decisions at the ballot box.
Event Details
- Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Registration
- FREE for all attendees
- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SCOTTSDALE!
What questions would you like the City Council candidates to answer?
Submit your questions to info@scottsdalechamber.com by August 24. Please indicate that your question is intended for the City Council candidates in the body of your email.
Questions submitted by the public will help guide the moderated discussions and ensure the forums address the issues that matter most to our community.
Meet Our Host Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Since 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has provided a stage for a wide range of voices and perspectives, creating shared, inspiring experiences for the community that celebrate artistic excellence and cultural awareness. Today one of the premier performing-arts halls in the western United States, the Center presents a diverse season of dance, music, theater, comedy and film from around the world.
Why You'll Want to Be There
The decisions made by Scottsdale’s City Council shape the future of our community. This moderated forum gives residents and business leaders the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities, policies, and plans for addressing the city’s most pressing issues.
Make the Most of Your Visit
- Arrive early to find seating before the forum begins.
- Review the candidates and key community issues in advance.
- Listen carefully to how each candidate approaches Scottsdale’s opportunities and challenges.
- Submit your questions before the published deadline for consideration.
- Use what you learn to make a confident, informed decision at the ballot box.
Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MST
Contact Information
Stephanie Miller
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