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Scottsdale, Arizona, Proposition 463, City General Plan Ratification Measure (November 2021)
| Scottsdale Proposition 463 | |
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| Election date November 2, 2021 | |
| Topic City governance | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
Scottsdale Proposition 463 was on the ballot as a referral in Scottsdale on November 2, 2021. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported ratifying the city's General Plan passed by the city council and repealing the 2001 General Plan. |
A "no" vote opposed ratifying the city's General Plan passed by the city council and repealing the 2001 General Plan. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Proposition 463.
The election was conducted entirely by mail.
Election results
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Scottsdale Proposition 463 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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28,488 | 52.34% | ||
| No | 25,942 | 47.66% | ||
Overview
The existing General Plan was adopted by the city in 2001 and ratified by voters in 2002. According to state law, the city is required to update its General Plan every 10 years. Voters last decided on a General Plan in 2012, where it was defeated.[1]
The General Plan is made up of the following elements:
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To read the full General Plan, click here.
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 463 was as follows:
| “ | PROPOSED RATIFICATION BY THE VOTERS RELATING TO THE 'SCOTTSDALE GENERAL PLAN 2035' SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE SCOTTSDALE CITY COUNCIL OFFICIAL TITLE: THE 'SCOTTSDALE GENERAL PLAN 2035,' SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY FOR RATIFICATION TO REPLACE THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE 2001 GENERAL PLAN. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Proposal to approve and ratify the 'Scottsdale General Plan 2035,' adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 12177 on June 8, 2021, as the City’s new general plan, which is a policy document setting forth the community’s long-term objectives, principles and expectations for future growth and development. A 'YES' vote shall have the effect of ratifying and approving the 'Scottsdale General Plan 2035,' as the new general plan of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona and repealing the City of Scottsdale 2001 General Plan and all amendments thereto. A 'NO' vote shall have the effect of rejecting the 'Scottsdale General Plan 2035' and retaining the City of Scottsdale 2001 General Plan and all amendments thereto. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
- Mayor David Ortega[2]
- Scottsdale City Councilmember Solange Whitehead[2]
- Scottsdale City Councilmember Betty Janik[2]
- Coalition of Greater Scottsdale[2]
Arguments
- Mayor David Ortega said, "Why is the General Plan 2035 so vital for Scottsdale? It is the blueprint document, updated every ten years, which directs and guides city staff and city Council in their decisions. Scottsdale government is the most accountable, responsible and responsive when it adheres to the General Plan."[2]
Opposition
Arguments
- John Washington of Scottsdale Citizen said, "The General Plan is supposed to protect your quality of life, the quality of development, and the fiscal sustainability of Scottsdale. Yet, from the day the citizens originally approved it, developers and their rented politicians have worked tirelessly to undermine and erode its high standards. ... If anything, the General Plan should be MORE restrictive, not less. Vote 'NO' and keep our few remaining ‘rules’ for quality development and intelligent growth."[2]
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the Scottsdale City Council on June 22, 2021.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
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