Crystal Carroll

Carroll frames water as a core public-safety and growth issue and calls for a measurable, practical water strategy tied to Scottsdale's real infrastructure and supply. She backed the city's shift to a Sustainability Task Force focused on long-term fiscal, population, and conservation needs, and would condition new development on confirmed water availability.

"My vision for Scottsdale's long-term water resiliency is to treat water as a core public-safety and growth issue, not just an environmental talking point."

No official stance on record.

No official stance on record.

Carroll favors a market-oriented approach to housing affordability: streamlining regulations, incentivizing workforce housing in appropriate areas, and partnering with the private sector while protecting existing neighborhoods. She explicitly opposes overregulation and taxpayer risk.

"Streamline regulations, incentivize workforce housing in appropriate areas, partner with the private sector, and protect neighborhoods—without overregulation or taxpayer risk."

No official stance on record.

No official stance on record.

Carroll names public safety one of Scottsdale's top priorities and would prioritize safety and infrastructure in the budget. She backs consistent, stronger enforcement—faster response times and stronger penalties for repeat offenders—to keep neighborhoods safe.

"Consistent enforcement, faster response times, stronger penalties for repeat offenders, and full transparency—so residents know the rules are being upheld."

No official stance on record.

Carroll supports an active city role in economic development—backing small businesses, sustaining the tourism and attractions that drive revenue, and partnering on cultural investments—paired with fiscal accountability. She wants the city to lead with vision, partner wisely, and invest responsibly.

"The City's role is to lead with vision, partner wisely, invest responsibly, and hold every initiative accountable—so economic growth, tourism, and culture all strengthen Scottsdale without compromising its character."

No official stance on record.

On transportation, Carroll prioritizes reducing congestion, improving safety, and maintaining infrastructure so it keeps pace with growth without sacrificing neighborhood quality of life. She emphasizes realistic, data-driven parking and smart capacity in high-activity areas rather than expanded transit.

"Reduce congestion, improve safety, maintain infrastructure, and ensure transportation keeps pace with growth—without sacrificing neighborhood quality of life."

Carroll is a fiscal conservative who defines fiscal sustainability as living within the city's means and would only raise revenue when necessary. She prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and responsible use of debt, protecting essential services while cutting non-essentials so Scottsdale stays financially strong without overburdening residents.

"Only raise revenue when necessary, ensure fairness and transparency, prioritize efficiency first, and use debt responsibly—so Scottsdale stays financially strong without overburdening residents."