Zubia Responds to State of the City Address

Raoul Zubia

"Last week's State of the City address from Mayor Borowsky provided some hope for our city's future, but I fear her remarks glossed over far too many of the glaring potholes that have opened up on the council over the past year.

Much of the council's tenure has been marked by conflict, high-profile staff suspensions, stalled initiatives, and political infighting.

Residents are frustrated with both political parties. They are judging council members' leadership not by speeches but by their ability to overcome gridlock and achieve meaningful outcomes that benefit all of us.

We need plans for how our leaders intend to work together to solve Scottsdale's challenges. When I am on the city council, I'll focus on building bridges instead of pointing fingers and getting results for everyone in our city.”

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ABOUT RAOUL ZUBIA:

Raoul Zubia is a lifelong resident of South Scottsdale, a proud graduate of Coronado High School, and a candidate for Scottsdale City Council. Scottsdale is one of the best places to live in America, and Raoul is running to keep it that way by protecting neighborhoods, managing growth responsibly, and restoring professionalism to City Council. He believes the city needs leadership that listens, plans, and acts, while honoring the generations of community spirit that built Scottsdale.

Raoul has served as Chair of the Human Services Commission, Vice Chair of the Protect and Preserve Scottsdale Task Force, and President of Partners for Paiute. He also serves on the EVIT Foundation, the Charro Foundation, the SUSD Foundation, and the Parada del Sol Committee, where he lends his voice each year as an announcer. He was honored with Scottsdale Leadership’s Hodges Award in 2021 and inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame in 2024.

Through his service, Raoul has remained focused on keeping Scottsdale safe, livable, and economically strong, while preserving the character and values that make the city special. Together, he believes the community can protect what it loves and build a future Scottsdale will be proud of.