It was a great movie, La La Land that is. But it’s not a place we desire to see members of Scottsdale’s governing body go. In the past we’ve been great fans of David Smith. Business experience. Financial acumen . Good person. A balanced understanding of those things that made for Scottsdale’s uniqueness. Who wouldn’t want someone like that in … Read More
Paradise Valley Parlor Games
On May 6th the race for the Kentucky Derby resumes. For two of the most exciting minutes in sports jockeying will abound during the run for the roses. But in Paradise Valley a different kind of race has already begun, almost two full years ahead of when Mayor Michael Collins will pass the baton to his successor. That’s because … Read More
Ahead Of Our Time
On January 7, 2014, we raised the question of why, in this age of Phoenix political correctness, Mayor Stanton wasn’t staying true to his roots, and fighting to rename Squaw Peak Drive. Here’s a link. Well, it looks like he’s finally found time. And stirred up a lot of controversy based on this recent front page article in the Arizona … Read More
Scottsdale Audibles Can Help The City Win Games
To orchestrate an amazing comeback in the Super Bowl, as Tom Brady did, one doesn’t acquiesce to the rote. Quarterbacks have to call new plays on the spot, based on the information and defense they are seeing. In Scottsdale, our quarterbacks are the City Council. And some time ago they made a decision to deconstruct the “Big Tent” at WestWorld … Read More