Together, we are making a difference. The clouds of uncertainty that hung over our city just eight short years ago have been lifted and Scottsdale's future has never been brighter. We are a community where the Old West meets the New West and we are protecting our historic past while we build Scottsdale's future.

Today there is a record $3.3 billion dollars of new private and public investment in downtown and southern Scottsdale. Revitalization is in full swing. SkySong is effectively putting southern Scottsdale on the global map. The Waterfront and South Bridge are bringing new vitality to downtown and throughout the community we have created over 20,000 new high quality jobs. Our commitment to completing the McDowell Sonoran Preserve has never been stronger.

For 10 straight years I have voted to reduce Scottsdale's property tax rate. Over the past decade the rate has dropped from $1.57 to $.79 which is less than half of neighboring Phoenix's tax rate. That's being a fiscal conservative.

Under my leadership Scottsdale is Stronger, More Confident, and one of the Most Desirable places to live in America. Let's keep it that way! Join with me, as together, we continue to build Scottsdale's sustainable future and wonderful quality of life for your family and mine. I also encourage you to read my 2008 State of the City by clicking here.

Sincerely,