The Scottsdale City Council has amended the language of a proposed 0.15% sales tax after an Arizona Court of Appeals deemed the original ballot description misleading. The court's ruling, prompted by a lawsuit from the Goldwater Institute, stated that the proposition erroneously implied a tax cut rather than a new tax to replace the expiring 0.2% tax. The revised ballot language, which will be presented to voters in the November election, specifies that the new tax is intended for funding improvements and maintenance of city parks and public safety services. Supporters of the change, including Mayor David Ortega, argue that it allows voters to decide on the tax, while opponents voiced concerns over insufficient public notice regarding the meeting to revise the language. The Goldwater Institute emphasized the importance of transparency in local governance, warning against misleading tax propositions. The amended proposal will remain on the ballot for residents to vote on in November.