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Top 5 Scottsdale stories to watch for in 2026

Security technology company AXon’s plans to build a new world headquarters campus near the intersection N. Hayden Road and the Loop 101 look to continue to be a major issue shaping the Scottsdale community in 2026.

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From city council elections to Axon’s international world headquarters and school closures, there will be no shortage of issues shaping Scottsdale in 2026. Here are the top five issues that will impact the community this year.

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Three Scottsdale City Council seats will be up for grabs in 2026.

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