🌱 Attorney's Office Debate + Pay Increases For Police Officers

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Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 94 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Rachel Mitchell and Julie Gunnigle, two candidates in the race to lead Maricopa County Attorney's Office, debated each other on Friday morning. Maricopa County's office is one of the largest prosecutorial agencies in the United States. The office handles more than 10,000 cases each year with about 400 lawyers. Click to watch the debate. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The Scottsdale Police Department reports that a woman staying at an Old Town Scottsdale short-term rental was shot on Friday morning. The department responded to the residence near Hayden and McDowell roads around 4:00 a.m. to find the woman with at least two gunshot wounds. Early investigations indicate that the shooting was isolated and that the individuals knew each other. (AZ Family)
3. The Scottsdale Police Department is increasing compensation for new and existing officers. The increases will result in new officers making $66,768 a year. Existing officers will receive a 5 percent increase. The department is currently searching for individuals to fill 30 openings. The department hopes that the pay increase will help recruitment and retention efforts. (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Middle School Sports Festival At The Scottsdale Unified District (9:00 AM)
• Guys and Dolls At Desert Stages Theatre (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale reports that traffic engineers have reviewed and approved more than 1,000 traffic control plans in 2022. Click to learn more about the Scottsdale Transportation Action Plan. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department's Coffee with a Cop is scheduled for Sep. 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the Starbucks on N Frank Lloyd Wright. Mark your calendar. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you know which local plants are edible? The Scottsdale Public Library is offering a "The Desert is Food" class on Tuesday, Sep. 20 at 11:00 a.m. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.