By Melissa Fittro | Scottsdale Independent
Scottsdale mayoral candidates Tuesday, Sept. 27 fielded questions for over an hour on local issues at a debate held at the Doubletree Hilton Resort, 5401 N. Scottsdale Road.
Mayoral candidates are incumbent Jim Lane, running for his last term; and challenger Bob Littlefield who previously served 12 years on the city council.
About 150 people attended the debate hosted by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce and the Scottsdale Independent while sponsored by Comerica.
Hot topics for the candidates included the Desert Discovery Center saga; influx of apartment and multifamily housing; and mass-transit.