Littlefield The Lilliputian on Residents’ Rights

He Chuckled Like Jabba The Hut Before He Killed Citizen Rights Avid Star Wars fans will remember Jabba The Hutt’s laughter at the beginning of Return of the Jedi. That’s the way many probably feel after reading former Scottsdale City Councilman, defeated State Legislative candidate and current Scottsdale Mayoral candidate Bob Littlefield’s recent tome. After resembling Grumpy during the early … Read More

State Senator Bob Worsley Endorses Proposition 123

PHOENIX — State Senator Bob Worsley has endorsed Proposition 123 citing the massive influx of new dollars for K-12 public schools without raising taxes. “$3.5 billion in K­-12 funding without raising taxes and nearly unanimous Senate and House support — It doesn’t get any better than that,” State Senator Bob Worsley said.  “Kids win with this plan. Join me in supporting Prop … Read More

Wily Willard

As soon as Willard “Mitt” Romney was elected Governor of Massachusetts he began running for President.  After losing the GOP nomination in 2008 he immediately started running again.  After being the nominee in 2012 he lost a winnable general election.  Then he started calling upon his inner Adlai Stevenson (a 3-time loser for the Democratic nomination for President) and quietly … Read More

Enough is Enough, No Satanic Prayer at Council Meetings

By Scottsdale City Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp There is little about City Council meetings that I cannot tolerate. I support freedom of speech and welcome people to come to the City Kiva and express their opinions about many subjects. My patience is very well established.  Fault me if you want, but enough is enough when a Satanist group, not even based … Read More

Helping Horse Properties In Scottsdale

By Former Scottsdale City Councilwoman Betty Drake Scottsdale, the “West’s Most Western Town,” is a place with a long tradition of welcoming and supporting the horse community. From its earliest days, there were horse ranches, horse shows, polo, rodeo, horse communities and horse trainers, many right in the middle of residential areas. Horses are part of Scottsdale’s image and culture. Today, … Read More

Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours Endorses Proposition 123

PHOENIX — Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours has endorsed Proposition 123 citing that the measure will help Flagstaff schools succeed in the future.  “Personally, I think Prop 123 is the right thing for Flagstaff and the state,” Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours said. “In the last four years the city of Flagstaff has purchased $8.1 million of state trust land to preserve as … Read More

Rezoning Rhetoricians Reviling Redevelopment

Are all developer requests for rezonings good?  Of course not.  But nor are they all bad as Scottsdale’s current and former councilmembers Kathy Littlefield, Bob Littlefield and Guy Phillips often wax ineloquent. Take this article in today’s Scottsdale Republic.  The revitalization of McDowell Road has perplexed city planners and authorities for years.  But progress is finally at hand.  From SkySong … Read More

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton: Why I Support Prop 123

There is nothing more important to our economy than building an education system that prepares every child for success.  That’s why I support Proposition 123 – an important next step to strengthening our schools. Watch this video to learn more about what Proposition 123 will do to strengthen our schools and invest in our children’s education: You can follow the … Read More

Congressman Matt Salmon Endorses Proposition 123

PHOENIX — Congressman Matt Salmon today endorsed Proposition 123 citing the stability it will give teachers and students over the next 10 years.  “Supporting Proposition 123 is a no-brainer.  By getting more money to our public schools without raising taxes, Prop 123 fulfills the mission of the land trust and builds on the successes we’ve already experienced,” Congressman Matt Salmon said. … Read More