OPINION — Councilmembers Barry Graham and Jan Dubauskas’ water comments make clear: they either don’t understand — or don’t want you to understand — Scottsdale’s challenges.
After blocking public meetings for two years, the council finally held a water work-study session. What should have been an honest discussion about preparing for reduced Colorado River supplies became a platform for spreading misleading information.
The Colorado River, which supplies 71% of Scottsdale’s water, is overallocated. Deeper cuts are coming. Our job is to prepare for the worst while working toward the best.
