🌱 Water Rebate System + Independents Are Largest Voting Bloc

Hi there, Scottsdale. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 110 Low: 88.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Scottsdale Water has enhanced its efforts to achieve long-term water rebates. The goal of the program is to incentivize residents to upgrade their irrigation systems to combat wasteful water usage. Rebates are based on project details and the type of property. Click to review available rebates. (City of Scottsdale)
2. The largest bloc of registered voters in Maricopa County is Independents. Almost 2.5 million residents have registered to vote in the 2022 Primary Election on Aug. 2. 854,636 residents have registered as Independents. Independent voters are allowed to choose a ballot from either registered party. (KTAR)
3. Scottsdale's DeFusco Law Firm is offering $300 stipends for local teachers to purchase vital classroom supplies. The law firm's founding partners were educated through the Scottsdale Unified School District. Applications for the stipend will be accepted through Jul. 17. Click for more details. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Ocean Craft At The Arabian Library (10:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Wright Virtual Visits are hosting a free, virtual tour of eight UNESCO World Heritage sites this Thursday. The tour will be streamed on Facebook at 10:00 a.m. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library's Summer Reading Program runs through Monday, Aug. 1 This summer's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Click the link to register today. (Scottsdale Public Library)
• The Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Fall brochures are finally here. Registration for fall programs begins on Monday, Jul. 25. Click to browse programs. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow 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.