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Hi there, Scottsdale! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do Scottsdale’s new deputy city managers mean for city services?
  • Who are the new power players shaping Scottsdale’s future at City Hall?
  • How a Scottsdale security guard’s workday turned into a $5,000 surprise

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Friday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New deputies in town (eastvalleytribune.com) — Scottsdale’s city manager has created two new deputy city manager roles, promoting longtime city leaders Judy Doyle and Kira Peters amid a year of major turnover in top positions. The moves come as some council members praise his restructuring while others worry about losing institutional knowledge that helps keep Scottsdale services running smoothly and contracts well overseen.
   

2. Industry Professionals 12-23-25 (azbex.com) — Several key leadership changes are coming to Scottsdale City Hall, with Judy Doyle and Kira Peters named deputy city managers and Kevin Burke tapped to lead the city’s economic development and tourism. The roundup also spotlights a Scottsdale-based construction graduation, regional scholarships, corporate philanthropy, promotions, and new hires that shape Greater Phoenix’s civic and business landscape.
   

3. Security guard gets $5K gift from Arizona's Family Surprise Squad (azfamily.com) — A longtime security guard at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts just received a surprise $5,000 gift from Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad to help with mounting bills, home repairs, and caring for his elderly mother. The loyal 3TV viewer thought he was simply working another shift until the TV crew and his boss revealed the life-changing award.
   

4. Scottsdale nonprofit donates $100K to fight hunger (yourvalley.net) — A Scottsdale-based nonprofit just committed $100,000 to help fight hunger across Arizona, supporting food banks that serve hundreds of thousands of residents each month. While the funds are distributed statewide, the gift highlights a major philanthropic effort rooted in Scottsdale that targets high-need food distribution centers and SNAP-dependent households.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Persian Zumba Class
    Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
    10:30 am

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    Found dog off of Pasadena and Mckellips. Male, friendly, and wearing a collar but no tag. We Checked for a chip but no luck. Please reach out if you… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Meadows)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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