Arizona Legislative District borders were redrawn by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Committee after the certification of the 2020 Census. Paradise Valley's current Legislative District 28 is going away in favor of the new Legislative District 4 (LD4).

(Maricopa County) District includes a large part of Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale. Rough borders are Loop 101 stretching from North to East, Camelback Rd and SR51 from South to West. LD 4 is similar to the old LD28, but also contains portions of old LD15 and LD23.

Candidates for State Legislature on the August 2nd Primary Ballot are:

• Nancy Barto (R)

• Christine Marsh (D)

LD4 is considered to be a highly competitive, "swing" district with voter registration of 39.5% Republican, 28.6% Democrat, and 31.9% Independent.

EPCOR water rates became effective on February 1st of this year. However, due to a mathematical error in the initial order prepared by the Corporation Commission, EPCOR was unable to program the new rates into their billing system correctly until this month. Because of this, Paradise Valley customers will see the new rates for the first time on this month’s bills.

As a result, Paradise Valley customers will see a “catch-up charge” that allows EPCOR to collect the lost revenue from the delayed implementation (missing revenues from February and March). This charge will be spread across the April, May and June bills in order to minimize the impact to customers. For most PV customers, this charge will be about $10-$30 (or $3.33-$10 per month from April-June). Approximately 20 customers will see charges of over $100 (or $33 per month). Additionally, some customers will see a bill credit (decrease) over the next few months as a result of the catch-up charges.

Constituent inquiries regarding the implementation phase for our new rates over the next couple of months can be directed to the Customer Care department at Customers can call 1-800-383-0834 (hold times are longest between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm).

Top Right: National Rank of State Drowning Rates, Age 0-4, 2008-2017. Drowning Deaths per 100,000 children. (Arizona is in red)

Middle Right: Mayor Bien-Willner and other residents receive a drowning prevention presentation from Melissa Sutton at this week’s Coffee with a Cop. 

Bottom Right: Mayor Bien-Willner and Vice Mayor Thomasson (center) and other residents speak with Paradise Valley Police Officers after Wednesday’s Coffee with a Cop session.

As shown below in the state-by-state ranking of drowning rates age 0-4, 2008-2017, Arizona ranked third worst in the country, after Florida and Oklahoma. And, at 4.4 deaths per 100,000, we have twice the national average.

The video will be posted at the PVPD YouTube site shortly. In the meantime, you can watch all safety programs at the PVPD YouTube site.

The 11th Annual International Jazz Day will be 3-10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the Scottsdale Civic Center (northeast) lawn at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

This outdoor event will feature several renowned jazz acts including Richard Elliot, Rick Braun and Nayo Jones, Jaleo Afro Cuban ensemble, plus The Molina 32nd St. All-Star Jazz Band, All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra, Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns and trumpeter Jesse McGuire.

Not available on April 30th? Tempe's Jazz Day concert is tonight (April 8th) at Tempe Center for the Arts. You can find out more here.

Visit The Gallery at Mountain Shadows from April 13 through May 31 to check out their new exhibition, Heart of Stone, by Phoenix-based artists Lena Klett and Christy Wittmer.

In this exhibition, Lena and Christy present both their singular visions along with collaborating on an installation that reflects their combined interests in themes of impermanence, architecture, nature, and human interaction with space and landscape. Christy implements traditions of craft and design with clay constructions that challenge expectations of function and notions of stability, while Lena explores abstraction and play, utilizing economical and ephemeral materials as tools to reimagine an object and bring it out of a readily understood context.

The opening reception is April 13th from 5:00-7:00 pm, featuring an engaging discussion with the artists paired with light hors d'oeuvres and complimentary wine from Hearth '61.

The Town of Paradise Valley has a rich history with the arts. The Gallery is one opportunity to learn and enjoy from our local artists without having to travel far from home. Consider taking advantage of this great art show!

Paradise Valley Wealth Management, Inc. and the Paradise Valley Police Department will be hosting a limited Shredding Event by appointment only on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm outside of the police station at 6433 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253.

April 13th - Hillside Building Committee, 8:00 am (location: Town Hall)

April 14th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting (location: Town Hall)

April 23rd - Shredding Event - Registration Required, 8:00 am to noon, Town Hall parking lot (register here)

April 28th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting (location: Town Hall)

May 3rd - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm (location: Town Hall)

May 4th - Coffee with a Cop, 7:30 am (location: PVPD Auditorium)

May 4th - Board of Adjustment, 5:30 pm (location: Town Hall) canceled

May 11th - Hillside Committee, 8:00 am (location: Town Hall)

May 12th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting, (location: Town Hall)

May 17th - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm (location: Town Hall)

May 26th - Town Council Meeting, 3:00 Study Session; 6:00 pm Council Meeting, (location: Town Hall)

June 1st - Coffee with a Cop, 7:30 am (location: PVPD Auditorium)

June 1st - Board of Adjustment, 5:30 pm (location: Town Hall)

August 2nd - Election Day for Mayor and Council, and General Plan Ratification

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