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Corporation panel offers Rio Verde a choice BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
BUSINESS ................. 23 C2 Tactical is offering self-defense courses for Realtors.
ARTS ................................25 Illusions are the big draw for a new museum coming to the area.
FOOD .............................. 28 Two related Scottsdale restaurants are trying to help patrons.
NEIGHBORS .........................................20 BUSINESS .............................................. 23 ARTS ........................................... 25 FOOD...........................................28 CLASSIFIEDS.............................. 30
Sunday, July 24, 2022
T
he Arizona Corporation Commission has waded into the water shortage crisis in the Rio Verde Foothills area. Arizona Corporation Commissioner Anna
Candidates discuss economy, water, rentals
Tovar sent a letter July 12 to Rio Verde Foothills residents asking them if they would prefer creating a domestic water improvement district or a stand pipe that would allow water hauling to continue. Those in the area opposing the district hailed Tovar’s letter, which stated:
A growing need
“I understand there are several PCSs (public service corporations) near the community that might be interested in providing standpipe service to Rio Verde. If the majority of the community would like to be served by a
see WATER page 8
BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
T
he seven candidates running for three open City Council seats got what may be their last chance July 20 to differentiate themselves before the Primary Election during a 90-minute debate at DC Ranch. Approximately 100 people turned out for the event sponsored by DC Ranch, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Vibes and the Scottsdale Progress. The forum can be viewed at scottsdalechamber.com. All seven candidates – Pamela Carter, Barry Graham, Daniel Ishac, Kathy Littlefield, Tim Stratton, Solange Whitehead and Raoul Zubia participated in the forum.
see FORUM page 10
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City of Scottsdale Recreation Coordinator Andy Passmonick. left, and Human Services Department representative Ray Gomez prepare a cart of food for a recipient at Vista del Camino Food Bank, which, like virtually all free-food distribution operations in the Valley and the nation, is seeing an increased demand for help at the same time support has been dwindling. For the story, see page 12. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)
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