Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky had a photo-enforcement speeding case dismissed after process servers were unable to reach her and residents are questioning if she was given special treatment. A roadside camera had allegedly recorded her traveling 58 mph in a 40-mph zone.
According to ABC15 Arizona, the camera photographed Borowsky at approximately 3:06 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025, near Scottsdale and Thomas roads. Scottsdale police said she did not respond to the citation sent to her by mail.
The city then hired a process server who made three unsuccessful visits to Borowsky’s listed residence between Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 21, 2026. The Scottsdale Municipal Court dismissed the case in late February after the citation was not formally served.
Borowsky told reporters that she did not know about the ticket until the media recently contacted her. She declined to say whether she would pay the fine after learning about it.
Process Servers Made Three Trips to Her Home
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The official azcentral Facebook post shared the unusual circumstances surrounding the ticket’s dismissal.
The Arizona Republic reported that the citation was mailed to Borowsky on Oct. 31 and required a response by Dec. 1. When the deadline passed, the city’s contractor attempted to deliver the citation to her home three times but did not make contact with anyone there. The citation carried a fine of more than $300 and court records reportedly show that the case was dismissed without prejudice.
Arizona Requires Formal Service of Civil Traffic Cases
Under Arizona law, a civil traffic case initiated by filing a complaint must generally be served within 90 days of its filing date. The Scottsdale City Court explains that people who receive certain photo-enforcement notices in the mail are not obligated to identify the driver or respond. However, ignoring a notice can lead to formal service and additional service fees.
Arizona also permits alternative service in photo-enforcement cases. That process can include certified and regular mail, posting a notice on the front door and, when accessible, on the garage door of the person’s home. Scottsdale police told ABC15 that alternative service was not used in Borowsky’s case.
Police Said the Mayor Received Standard Treatment
When asked why the process server did not attempt to find Borowsky at Scottsdale City Hall, police said contractors generally do not visit an alleged offender’s workplace.
Officers may attempt workplace service when dealing with a repeat offender, but the department described that as a rare occurrence. Police said Borowsky’s citation was processed in the same manner as any other resident’s.