By Melissa Rosequist | Scottsdale Independent
With revenue shortfalls stemming from the sudden loss of tourism this spring all but confirmed, Scottsdale City Council is pleading with its staff to bring forward realistic revenue projections as the annual financial blueprint is to be approved in two weeks.
With information available at this time, Scottsdale’s city treasurer reports the total loss of sales tax revenue — a primary funding source for the city — is down 26% when comparing March 2019 to March 2020.
Scottsdale City Council members voiced the need to make cuts to the city’s budget, but desire additional information to do so.
