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Lisa Barofsky sworn in as Scottsdale mayor; three council members also sworn in

2113764 · January 15, 2025
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Summary

At a public ceremony in Scottsdale, Lisa Barofsky took the oath of office as mayor and Jan DeBoskis, Adam Kwasman and Mary Anne McAllen were sworn in as city council members. Barofsky outlined priorities including restoring citizen engagement, public safety, fiscal restraint and promoting high-quality development.

Lisa Barofsky was sworn in as mayor of Scottsdale at a public inauguration ceremony in Scottsdale; three newly elected council members — Jan DeBoskis, Adam Kwasman and Mary Anne McAllen — also took the oath of office during the event.

The ceremony, led by Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne A. Scott Timmer, featured the pledge of allegiance, an invocation by Pastor Rustin Rosello of Scottsdale Bible Church and a musical performance by the Gold Dust Avenue a cappella group from Chaparral High School.

Why it matters: the mayor and new council will set policy priorities and direct the city’s agenda for…

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