Dave Ortega has run a surprising and effective campaign to be Scottsdale’s next Mayor. He’s also been very lucky. But everyone needs some of that to win. This morning we saw this Ortega ad on . . . The Drudge Report. Notwithstanding the popular website’s move away from Trump, it’s long been a clearinghouse for conservative eyeballs. Whether Ortega is … Read More
Data Orbital BREAKING: In AZ, U.S. Senate Race Tightens and President Trump Down 4.5%
Phoenix, AZ (October 7, 2020) Data Orbital is pleased to announce the results of its latest statewide, live caller survey of likely general election voters. The survey was conducted from October 3 – 5, 2020. This is the first Arizona survey released that was fully conducted after the first Presidential debate and the President’s COVID diagnosis. As we have tracked consistently all … Read More
Now This Would Be Cool For Scottsdale
The resilience of the backers behind the emerging Ritz-Carlton and associated Palmeraie projects that astride Paradise Valley and Scottsdale is a story for all-time. Enduring both the Great Recession and now a pandemic to still forge ahead with a beautiful, landmark project is business bravery few of us know, but all can appreciate. Both in reputation and tax revenue, it … Read More
One Bad Game Doesn’t Negate A Career Well Served
Few were more disappointed by the Scottsdale Police Department’s handling of the Scottsdale Fashion Square rioting and looting than we. However it happened, whoever made the call, the buck ultimately stops at the Chief. And in Scottsdale, that’s Alan Rodbell. It was an unfortunate decision and an unfortunate mark on Rodbell’s record. The consequence of playing patty cake with the … Read More
Scottsdale Community Bank Granted Conditional Approval To Become First New Community Bank In Arizona In 12 Years
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY BANK(SCB)(in organization) has received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish Arizona’s first new community bank in 12 years. SCB Board Chair George Weisz said: “This is a very exciting achievement for our outstanding organization and is a strong signal for positive economic development in the City of Scottsdale and the State of Arizona. … Read More
Lisa Westcott and Shawna Warner of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Represented the Seller and Buyer and Broke Record for the Highest Residential Sale in Arizona’s History – $24.1 Million
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate is proud to announce Luxury Agents Lisa Westcott and Shawna Warner represented the seller and the buyer in a $24.1 million closing and what is now an Arizona record for the highest residential sale in the state. Westcott represented the seller, while Warner represented the buyer … Read More
Dave Is Right To Pave The Way On This Important Subject
Should he become Mayor we hope Scottsdale candidate Dave Ortega moderates his anti-business tone. That’s not what the local economy needs. But there is something we hope he doesn’t change: his apparent, strong commitment to a non-discrimination ordinance for Scottsdale. We have written our strong support for the policy previously. The issue has re-entered the public discussion thanks to leadership … 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. Disqualifying David Ortega For Mayor Now a candidate for Mayor in 2020, former Councilman and current landlord lobbyist David Ortega proclaims his regard for the Preserve, clearly one of Scottsdale’s greatest achievements. Yet, who led the opposition to the Preserve in … Read More
Political Potpourri & Tea Leaves
*It hasn’t received much attention locally, yet, but a poll conducted on the David Schweikert- Hiral Tipirneni congressional race recently shows the incumbent clinging to just a two-point lead, underscoring the specific challenge Schweikert is facing this year but also the head winds suburban Republican office holders are facing in general. This race reminds us a lot of the J.D. … Read More
The SCOTT Perspective: Scottsdale Needs Thinkers and Doers
By Don Henninger What do Scottsdale residents want from their future leaders? Do they expect them to sustain the city’s high property values and low tax rates? To continue to provide unparalleled city services? Create a thriving, active year-round downtown? To ensure its McDowell Sonoran Preserve will be protected in perpetuity? Maintain lots of open spaces? The current roster of … Read More