🌱 City Council Plans Six Open Houses + Gift Card Scam Tips

Hey, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Scottsdale City Council is planning six open houses for the public to review the proposed draft amendments to the city's growth and development long-term plan. The first open houses are set for Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 12. (Daily Independent)
2. Metro Phoenix saw the highest inflation rates in the nation in 2022. The second-highest metro area was Atlanta. Experts say that inflation rates in the area will slow down in 2023 but won't go away completely. (AZ Big Media)
3. A Scottsdale man said he was scammed of $1,200 in gift cards over the holidays. The man said he bought four Visa gift cards at the grocery store, but when his family went to use them, they had all already been used. Experts say that the most common reason behind the scam is that the numbers on the card were stolen, and scammers then just have to wait for the card to be activated to use it. Authorities offered tips on how to avoid being a victim of gift card scams. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Job Fair Hosted By City of Scottsdale Human Resources (11:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Row House Paradise Valley (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you a pasta lover? If you are, then you probably know that not all pasta is created equal, but the best pasta isn't too far away. According to a list by Stacker of the best restaurant for pasta in every state, Arizona's best pasta restaurant is our very own Marcellino Ristorante here in Scottsdale. (iHeart.com)
• Tickets for Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 went on sale this week for the June event. This year's Fan Fusion will take place from Friday, Jun. 2 to Sunday, Jun. 4. Don't miss your chance to join other fans and fellow geeks in this annual pop culture extravaganza! (Phoenix New Times)
• Are you a business owner or simply someone looking to expand your business skills? Choose Scottsdale + HUUB is the home of hundreds of business resources available to you for free! Learn how to improve your marketing strategy, revamp your operations, or tackle a new website. (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.