Hi Christine, thank you so much for your time. Your story has been an interesting one; a former Arizona Teacher of the Year turned politician/public servant. For those who are unaware, you first ran for office in 2018, the year of the massive Red for Ed protests in the state. Was there one single catalyst or event that first prompted … Read More
Homelessness Rises in Scottsdale: How Bad Is It Really?
Much has been made about homelessness in Scottsdale; it was a central platform piece of several people running for City Council and became a talking point of several state legislators. And while the extent of the issue within the city was overstated, the fear that it could spread was an effective one, as shown by the success of the candidates … Read More
Arizona Schools Potentially Up for a Shakeup: State Treasurer Yee will Challenge Superintendent Tom Horne
Typically, the choice to challenge an incumbent from your own party for an elected seat is born out of severe missteps. A scandal of epic proportions, serious malfeasance on the job, something that would imply that the incumbent is now a liability and would be likely to lose in the general election to a candidate from the other party. But … Read More
Projection, Thy Name is Isner
By Alexander Lomax The fight against Axon’s apartment megacomplex goes on, as much as most of us wish it would be relegated to the dust bin of history’s bad ideas (get up to date here). And even while the city bravely decided to defend the will of the people and explore legal options, it was still willing to come to … Read More
Guest Editorial: Support Local Museums – A Vital Investment in Arizona’s Culture and Economy
By Todd Bankofier As summer approaches and the temperature heats up, many locals look for ways to stay cool and engaged. For those of us who live in the Valley year-round, museums offer more than a break from the heat. They provide meaningful experiences, cultural enrichment, and a stronger connection to the place we call home. At Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s … Read More
Brookfield Residential Names Greg Abrams Senior Vice President, Land Acquisition for Arizona
Veteran Land Executive to Lead Growth Strategy Across Master-Planned, Lot Servicing and Land Banking Platforms Brookfield Residential has appointed Greg Abrams as Senior Vice President, Land Acquisition for its Arizona division, continuing to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate its strategic growth across the state. With more than 20 years of experience in Arizona’s residential construction and real estate markets, … Read More
Since When are Standards a Bad Thing?
Linda Milhaven had what could generally be considered a successful time on Scottsdale City Council, and while her bid for Mayor wasn’t quite as successful, she has maintained a strong presence in the city, speaking up for issues that she feels strongly about. She has been an asset for this city and one of its best cheerleaders. However, a recent … Read More
Defending Our Democracy
By Alexander Lomax You, the voter, fairly overwhelmingly used your voice last election when you stated loudly at the polls that you wanted stable funding for our parks combined with a tax cut. Propositions 490 and 491 performed exceedingly well, thus securing our financial future. You also used your voice with your signature, with well over 25,000 of you signing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Council, Please Stop the Infighting
By Betty Janik While media was captivated with the breakup of the Trump/Musk bromance, Scottsdale had its own melodrama. In records released by County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, it was revealed that Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas, with strong support from Councilmen Barry Graham and Adam Kwasman, filed the “Parkingate” criminal complaint against Mayor Borowsky. This was an attempt to have Mayor Lisa … Read More
Yet Again Scottsdale Ranks Near the Top: The Story Behind Its Exceptionalism
Perhaps you’ve heard this before from us, but Scottsdale is pretty awesome. And it’s not just us who says that; every month it seems as though there’s an article touting how we’re at or near the top of some list, and what can we say? We like to remind you how lucky we are. Scottsdale has been recognized as one … Read More