There are few more decent people in Scottsdale than former Councilman and current Executive Director of the Scottsdale Charros than Dennis Robbins. In an appropriate and timely opinion piece in the Scottsdale Independent he spoke for many in saying “thank you” to outgoing Mayor Jim Lane and Councilmembers Virginia Korte, Suzanne Klapp and Guy Phillips. We echo the sentiments and … Read More
He Helps Paint The Scottsdale Picture: An Interview With Bob Pejman
By Scottsdale Pinetop Over the years, long-time Scottsdale resident Bob Pejman has become one of the city’s leading voices when it comes to reforming Scottsdale’s parking code and has even impacted some of Scottsdale’s significant development projects. Surrounded by art and culture from an early age, Bob Pejman is the son of an operatic composer and concert musician. He spent … Read More
Most Interesting Scottsdale Guest Column Of The Week
The Scottsdale Independent continues to be an invaluable source of local news. This week reminded us yet again as it published an interesting guest column by Mayor Jim Lane’s former Chief of Staff Tim La Sota. La Sota played a key role in objecting to the Southbridge II development proposal about a year ago. Yet, he now supports the proposed Scottsdale … Read More
Special Feature: Most Read Stories From This Week
Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Guest Editorial: A New Field Of Dreams For Scottsdale? According to a tweet this week by Scottsdale Progress Editor Wayne Schutsky, Scottsdale Unified School District is in negotiations with Phoenix Rising Football Club to potentially lease the district’s property on 68th Street and … Read More
He Deserves More
This year has been a very tough one for many. Lost jobs. Lost loved ones. Lost moments. The observations below do not mean to shortchange any of this. Yet, we can’t help but lament for Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. His last State of the City was canceled. So were many other opportunities to take a final, enjoyable lap in … Read More
Hogwash & Fault Lines
Recently, the Paradise Valley Independent did a commendable job reporting on the Town of Paradise Valley Planning Commission’s rejection of a proposed supersizing of the SmokeTree Hotel property. You can read it here. The last quote in the story, propagated by the development’s zoning attorney, said this: “ . . . in order to build a new resort that’s going … Read More
Guest Editorial: A New Field Of Dreams For Scottsdale?
By Scottsdale Pinetop In the world of Twitter, it’s not hard for news to get around fast – especially when it’s good news. According to a tweet earlier today by Scottsdale Progress Editor Wayne Schutsky, Scottsdale Unified School District is in negotiations with Phoenix Rising Football Club to potentially lease the district’s property on 68th Street and Oak Street, which currently … Read More
Record-Setting DREAMer Musical Seeks to Perform at White House When President-Elect Biden Reverses Trump Policies
(PHOENIX) – Americano! – a record-setting musical production based on the life of a DREAMer – has reached out to the incoming Biden Administration via a letter sent December 2, 2020 to propose a special performance at The White House. It would help celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden’s pending reversal of President Donald Trump’s policies and follow in the footsteps of … Read More
Leading Arizona Business Owner And Retired Judge Challenge Proposition 208. Lawsuit Insists The Tax Hike Violates the Arizona Constitution On Multiple Fronts
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ.) Litigation has been filed challenging the largest income tax hike in Arizona history. The lawsuit was filed by Scottsdale’s Rose Law Group on behalf of Ann Siner, CEO and Founder of My Sister’s Closet, and retired Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Buttrick. The litigation was filed after the vote was canvassed. The lawsuit does not challenge the … Read More
Community Spotlight: Local Teen Star Takes Center Stage For Charity
Today is #GiveTuesday! A time to shine a spotlight on charitable organizations and nonprofits impacting our communities. Where individuals from around the world will come together to celebrate causes close to their hearts. And as many of these organizations are continuing to struggle during these unprecedented times, now is the time to give back – whether it’s monetary donations or … Read More