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Scottsdale council trims legislative agenda after residents demand review of license‑plate readers
Summary
Public speakers demanded removal or prohibition of Flock license‑plate readers; council simplified language asking to 'promote responsible and transparent use of technologies' and retained enough language so city lobbyists can take positions on future legislation.
Scottsdale — A consent‑agenda item on the City Council’s 2026 legislative priorities turned into a substantive debate after several residents urged the city to end its use of automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) operated by a private vendor known as Flock.
At the council meeting Nov. 17, multiple residents argued the ALPR network was installed without public process, raised constitutional and privacy concerns, and cited examples where other cities removed Flock systems or faced litigation. Eric Fowler, chair of the Maricopa County Libertarian Party, told the council the system "appeared overnight" and called it "unconstitutional" unless subject to public oversight.
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