Tammy has been a resident of Scottsdale for nearly 25 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Wellesley College and a master's degree in business administration from Simmons University. Tammy lives in Scottsdale with her husband and 3 children. 

Tammy currently serves as the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc. 

Tammy Caputi currently serves as a Scottsdale City Council member. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

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Believes in creating a "thriving, vibrant, and year-round" Downtown by enhancing street-level activity and connectivity in a "beautiful and shaded" environment.

Believes volunteers on Boards and Commissions should be treated with respect and dignity. Supports professional treatment of qualified volunteers who donate their time to public services.

 Supports professional treatment of qualified volunteers who donate their time to public services, and believes volunteers on boards and commissions should be treated with respect and dignity.

- Believes in creating a "thriving, vibrant, and year-round" Downtown by enhancing street-level activity and connectivity in a "beautiful and shaded" environment.
-  Supports professional treatment of qualified volunteers who donate their time to public services, and believes volunteers on boards and commissions should be treated with respect and dignity.

Public Services

Supports high-quality development projects that provide community benefits like workforce housing for teachers and first responders.

Supports "high-quality development projects that provide community benefits like workforce housing for teachers and first responders."

Believes in implementing strong, sensible regulations for housing and urban development. As a City Council member, supported local control over short-term rentals.

Believes in implementing strong, sensible regulations for housing and urban development, and as a city council member, supported local control over short-term rentals.

- Supports "high-quality development projects that provide community benefits like workforce housing for teachers and first responders."
- Believes in implementing strong, sensible regulations for housing and urban development, and as a city council member, supported local control over short-term rentals.

Housing & Urban Development

As a city official, improved downtown parking, enhanced traffic safety, and added over 70 new lane miles of roadway.

As a city council member, improved downtown parking, enhanced traffic safety, and added over 70 new lane miles of roadway.

- As a city council member, improved downtown parking, enhanced traffic safety, and added over 70 new lane miles of roadway.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in strong support for the police, stating, "I have been a police cheerleader my whole life." Said, "I am proud to have been endorsed by SPD since 2020."

Believes in strong support for the police, stating, "I have been a police cheerleader my whole life," and, "I am proud to have been endorsed by SPD since 2020."

Believes the fire department urgently needs a modern training facility. Said, "it’s now a critical issue."

Believes the fire department urgently needs a modern training facility, saying, "It’s now a critical issue."

Believes in fully funding Public Safety and addressing pension liabilities. As a public official, prioritized financial responsibility in public safety initiatives.

Believes in fully funding public safety and addressing pension liabilities, and as a public official, prioritized financial responsibility in public safety initiatives.

- Believes in strong support for the police, stating, "I have been a police cheerleader my whole life," and, "I am proud to have been endorsed by SPD since 2020."
- Believes the fire department urgently needs a modern training facility, saying, "It’s now a critical issue."
- Believes in fully funding public safety and addressing pension liabilities, and as a public official, prioritized financial responsibility in public safety initiatives.

Public Safety

Believes good schools provide essential foundations for neighborhoods and quality education for students. As a Scottsdale City Councilwoman, understands the intrinsic value of education in the community.

Believes good schools provide essential foundations for neighborhoods and quality education for students, understanding the intrinsic value of education in the community.

Believes in prioritizing children's education and supports comprehensive educational policies. As a founding member of the Council’s education subcommittee, contributed to the General Plan's standalone education element.

As a city council member, was a founding member of the council's education subcommittee and contributed to the General Plan's standalone education element.

- Believes good schools provide essential foundations for neighborhoods and quality education for students, understanding the intrinsic value of education in the community.
- As a city council member, was a founding member of the council's education subcommittee and contributed to the General Plan's standalone education element.

Education

As a city council member, kept the budget balanced during a global pandemic and record high inflation. Supports fiscal responsibility and economic stability.

As a city council member, kept the budget balanced during a global pandemic and record high inflation, demonstrating support for fiscal responsibility and economic stability.

As a city council member, increased job creation by 10%.

- As a city council member, kept the budget balanced during a global pandemic and record high inflation, demonstrating support for fiscal responsibility and economic stability.
- As a city council member, increased job creation by 10%.

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Tammy Caputi

Tammy has been a resident of Scottsdale for nearly 25 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Wellesley College and a master's in business administration from Simmons University. Tammy resides in Scottsdale with her husband and 3 children. 

Tammy Caputi currently serves as a City Council Member in the City of Scottsdale. She was first elected in 2021 and is in her first term. 

The candidate's website says, "WalletHub recently rated Scottsdale 6th in the nation for recreation!"

The candidate's website says, "Scottsdale Ranks 6th In The Nation For Recreation"

The candidate's website says, "Scottsdale Ranks 6th In The Nation For Recreation — Tammy Caputi"

Believes in "Serving Our Community, Valuing Our Volunteers" through public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

 Supports professional treatment of qualified volunteers who donate their time to public services. Believes volunteers on Boards and Commissions should be treated with respect and dignity.

- Believes in creating a "thriving, vibrant, and year-round" Downtown by enhancing street-level activity and connectivity in a "beautiful and shaded" environment.
-  Supports professional treatment of qualified volunteers who donate their time to public services. Believes volunteers on Boards and Commissions should be treated with respect and dignity.

Believes gaining control over short-term rentals is a relief after years of restrictions due to State Law.

Believes in moving forward with modern zoning policies rather than reverting to outdated ones.

Believes Scottsdale offers "the greatest ‘bang for the buck’" with low property taxes and high-quality services and amenities.

Said she supports high-quality development projects that provide community benefits like workforce housing for teachers and first responders.

- Said she supports high-quality development projects that provide community benefits like workforce housing for teachers and first responders.
- Believes in implementing strong, sensible regulations for housing and urban development. As a City Council member, supported local control over short-term rentals.

The candidate's website says, "We need a parking structure in this bustling business quadrant of Downtown."

Supports increasing parking availability in downtown's business district.

Supports improving transportation infrastructure by expanding roads to reduce traffic congestion.

Believes in increasing parking availability in downtown's business district.

Supports leveraging federal funds for street improvements to free up local funds for road maintenance.

As a city council member, Tammy improved downtown parking, enhanced traffic safety, and added over 70 new lane miles of roadway.

- As a city council member, Tammy improved downtown parking, enhanced traffic safety, and added over 70 new lane miles of roadway.

The candidate's website says, "In late 2023 Scottsdale Police recognized an increase in residential burglaries occurring in affluent areas in north Scottsdale. Based on investigations to date, it is suspected that most of the cases are related to a nationwide trend involving South American Theft Groups, known as SATG’s."

The candidate's website says, "SUPPORT FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINING"

- Believes in fully funding Public Safety and addressing pension liabilities. As a public official, prioritized financial responsibility in public safety initiatives.
- Believes in strong support for the police, stating, "I have been a police cheerleader my whole life." Said, "I am proud to have been endorsed by SPD since 2020."
- Believes the fire department urgently needs a modern training facility. Said, "it’s now a critical issue."

The candidate's website says, "I Support Our Schools — Tammy Caputi"

As a city council member, Tammy was a founding member of the council's education subcommittee and contributed to the General Plan's standalone education element.

Believes in the value of educational and extracurricular opportunities provided by local public schools.

Believes good schools provide essential foundations for neighborhoods and quality education for students. Said she understands the intrinsic value of education in the community.

- As a city council member, Tammy was a founding member of the council's education subcommittee and contributed to the General Plan's standalone education element.
- Believes good schools provide essential foundations for neighborhoods and quality education for students. Said she understands the intrinsic value of education in the community.

Believes Scottsdale will face "much stronger financial headwinds" in FY23/24.

Believes in balancing new projects with the needs of existing businesses. Said, "This is a project worthy of Scottsdale."

Believes the ADO is beneficial for business, tourism, and the city. As a city official, supported policies that enhance economic growth and local business development.

As a city council member, Tammy kept the budget balanced during a global pandemic and record high inflation. Supports fiscal responsibility and economic stability.

As a city council member, Tammy increased job creation by 10%.

- As a city council member, Tammy kept the budget balanced during a global pandemic and record high inflation. Supports fiscal responsibility and economic stability.
- As a city council member, Tammy increased job creation by 10%.

Tammy Caputi has been a resident of Scottsdale for nearly 25 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wellesley College and an MBA from Simmons University. Tammy has been married for over 20 years and is a mother to three daughters who are enrolled in local schools.

Tammy Caputi is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a company based in Scottsdale. Her professional background prior to this role is not specified in the provided information.

Tammy Caputi began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. Specific appointments or committees she serves on are not mentioned, nor is any past political candidacy or office-holding prior to her current term on the council.

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- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.