Endorsement from Representative Heather Carter Legislative District 15 I’ve known and worked with Jennifer Petersen for a long time. As an educator myself, I can appreciate the many challenges she has faced as a member of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board. Jennifer has proven herself an excellent steward of SUSD’s budget and an exceptional spokesperson for our students. … Read More
Tempe Should Support Happier Hours For Yucca Tap Room
According to the owners of Tempe’s famed Yucca Tap Room, things are awry and city officials want their property. The Republic has some background on the situation. Click here. The one-time platform of Roger Clyne and many other local music aspirants, the distinct bar is something to be celebrated and assisted, not run over as appears the intent of city … Read More
Governor Scott Walker Endorses Ducey
As you know, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin has established a reputation as a committed reformer and one of America’s most innovative governors. And today I’m proud to announce that he has endorsed my candidacy for governor of Arizona, as reported in an article by The Washington Post, linked here. Governor Walker’s fights to revive Wisconsin’s economy became a national … Read More
Kathy Littlefield: Thanks To You I Am On The Ballot!
Dear Friends: I turned in my nominating papers and 1,727 petition signatures (1000 are required) to the City Clerk to get my name on the ballot for City Council. Thanks to all of my supporters who collected so many signatures for me! Another piece of good news – in less than a week we have found good homes for 100 … Read More
Shawnna Bolick Receives Endorsement from Steve Chucri
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ- May 12, 2014- Today, Shawnna Bolick, Republican candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 28, received the endorsement of Maricopa County Supervisor, Steve Chucri. “Shawnna will be a prominent voice for families and business across Arizona,” said Supervisor Chucri. “She is dedicated to K-12 education policy and knows what it takes to make … Read More
Sometimes the 'news' is just the worst
By Adam Kress From the Phoenix Business Journal If you live in the Phoenix area and spent any time on Facebook or Twitter yesterday, you may have come across a story that a lot of people were sharing. It was titled: “Reasons why Phoenix is the worst place ever.” Pretty provocative headline, right? It’s kind of hard not to react … Read More
PV Mayor Scott LeMarr Endorses Michael Collins As Successor
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz.) He made history as Paradise Valley’s first directly elected mayor. He served the community for 25 years. As Mayor and as a member of the Town Council, Scott LeMarr navigated Paradise Valley through good times and challenging times. His leadership helped the community emerge from the recession without massive debt. Now, with Mayor LeMarr not seeking reelection … Read More
Time For Investigators To Get Horney
If Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is not investigated by someone for what appears to be a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars to aid his own election, we are not sure what the point of any campaign finance law is. While some of these laws can be complex, the prohibited use of taxpayer dollars and government staff to assist one’s … Read More
A Great Opportunity To Expand “Arcadia”
There are many important commercial corners in Phoenix but a largely vacant one at 32nd Street and Indian School Road is particularly so. Once a proud, thriving center it has retreated to near nothingness. With the recent success of businesses and restaurants like The Vig, Beckett’s Table and Crudo nearby, the corner surround by diverse neighborhoods is both an incredible … Read More
Start Me Up
The Phoenix Metropolitan area seems to have more major sports and concert venues than just about anywhere in the country. From Ak-Chin to Glendale we are blessed and cursed with buildings big, small, old and new. But for those who have been here awhile no sporting venue penetrates the Arizona conscience more than Sun Devil Stadium. Maybe it is the … Read More