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How You Can Help
Below are three different messages you can choose from. Just copy and paste the email you want to send when contacting the Mayor and City Council members. You are encouraged to personalize it with your own experience at Old Town Tavern. City Council email address are located at the bottom.
VERSION 1: Polished, Community-Focused (Copy & Paste)
Subject: Support for Old Town Tavern Expansion & Live Music
Dear Members of the Scottsdale City Council,
I am writing to express my strong support for Old Town Tavern and respectfully urge you to approve its use permit so it may continue operating in Old Town Scottsdale.
For nearly two decades, Old Town Tavern has served as a welcoming community gathering place for residents, visitors, musicians, and small business supporters. It provides live music, supports local artists, contributes to tourism, and enhances the character and vibrancy of Old Town.
Many patrons who visit the establishment do not rely on local parking. Guests frequently walk from nearby residences and hotels, use rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, arrive by bicycle, or are dropped off by hotel shuttles, party buses, and tour groups. In many cases, parking spaces are utilized by employees, scheduled musicians, and delivery vehicles rather than large volumes of patrons. The venue operates in a way that aligns with the pedestrian-friendly and tourism-focused nature of Old Town.
Old Town Tavern is more than a business — it is part of the cultural fabric of our city. It supports working musicians, provides a safe and lively atmosphere for adults, and contributes to the local economy, especially during important seasons such as Spring Training.
I respectfully ask that you consider the positive economic, cultural, and community impact of this establishment and vote to authorize the necessary use permit.
Thank you for your time and service to our city.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
VERSION 2: Shorter and More Direct (Copy & Paste)
Subject: Please approve the Old Town Tavern Use Permit
Dear Council Members,
I am asking you to please approve the use permit for Old Town Tavern so it can continue serving the Scottsdale community.
This venue has supported local musicians, small business activity, tourism, and the culture of Old Town for years. It is a valued gathering place for both residents and visitors.
Many patrons arrive by walking, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), bicycle, hotel transportation, or tour drop-offs. Parking is often used primarily by staff, musicians, and delivery vehicles — not an excessive number of guests. The business operates within the pedestrian-friendly environment of Old Town.
Old Town Tavern contributes positively to our city’s economy and community spirit. Please vote to allow it to continue operating.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
VERSION 3: Stronger, Urgent & Accountability-Focused (Copy & Paste)
Subject: Support for Old Town Tavern. Please Approve the Use Permit.
Dear Members of the Scottsdale City Council,
I am writing to strongly urge you to approve the use permit for Old Town Tavern and allow this long-standing local business to continue operating in Old Town Scottsdale.
For nearly two decades, Old Town Tavern has supported working musicians, local employees, tourism, and the economic vitality of Old Town. It is not simply a bar — it is a small business that provides jobs, live entertainment, and a safe, welcoming space for adults who choose to enjoy Scottsdale’s nightlife responsibly.
Concerns regarding parking should be viewed in context. Many patrons arrive by walking from nearby residences and hotels, using Uber or Lyft, riding bicycles, or being transported by hotel shuttles, party buses, and tour groups. Parking spaces are frequently occupied by employees, scheduled musicians, and delivery vehicles rather than an overwhelming volume of guests. Old Town is intentionally designed as a walkable, tourism-driven district.
Denying this use permit would directly impact local workers, musicians, and small business operators who have invested years into contributing positively to this community. Scottsdale promotes itself as vibrant, arts-supportive, and business-friendly. Supporting Old Town Tavern aligns with those values.
I respectfully ask that you stand with the residents, patrons, artists, and small business community by voting to authorize this permit.
Scottsdale thrives when it supports responsible local businesses — not when it forces them out.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
Email One at time
Here are the current Scottsdale City Council members and emails.
Mayor
Lisa Borowsky
Council Members
Adam Kwasman - Vice Mayor
Barry Graham
Jan Dubauskas
Maryann McAllen
Kathy Littlefield
Solange Whitehead
Email All Members at Once
We've made it easy. Just copy and paste the FULL line below and place it into the TO: field of your email.
Lisa Borowsky<LBorowsky@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
Adam Kwasman<akwasman@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
Barry Graham<bgraham@ScottsdalcAZ.gov>
Jan Dubauskas<jdubauskas@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
Maryann McAllen<mmcallen@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
Kathy Littlefield<klittlefield@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
Solange Whitehead<swhitehead@ScottsdaleAZ.gov>
MAKE A PHONE CALL
PHONE SCRIPT (for those who prefer calling)
MAYOR: 480-312-2433
COUNCIL: 480-312-2550
Hello, my name is ________. I’m calling to express my support for Old Town Tavern’s expansion and continued live music at their new location. I respectfully ask that the City Council reconsider the parking requirements and allow them to move forward.
Thank you.