By J. Graber | Scottsdale Progress
A new lawsuit has been filed in the battle to get water to the Rio Verde Foothills community before the City of Scottsdale turns off the tap Jan. 1.
The suit challenges the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous vote last month not to create a domestic water improvement district (DWID).
Homeowners John Jouas and Jamie Philips filed the suit, which says the vote “is contrary to Arizona law, is not supported by substantial evidence, is arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of discretion.”
The two plaintiffs declined to comment on the suit and county officials also had no comment.
Attorney Elizabeth Shaffer, who represents the two homeowners, said her clients have no choice but to appeal the board’s decision because no utility has filed an application to provide water to the community.
