Scottsdale’s Dirty Little Secret: “Conservatives” and “Tax Increases”

By Ronald Sampson We’ve all seen this movie before in Scottsdale: when any sort of tax is mentioned in any capacity, so-called conservatives come out of the woodwork and tell you about how the money will be wasted, how it’s unnecessary, etc. Time and time again, regardless of the merits of the tax, lobbyists set the messaging and political candidates, … Read More

Greenlight Communities Closes on Cabana Kyrene: New Affordable Rental Community Underway in Tempe

Construction Set to Begin on 229-Unit Multi-Family Housing Community at Guadalupe & Kyrene Roads Greenlight Communities, the Scottsdale-based developer dedicated exclusively to building attainable and affordable rental housing without relying on government subsidies, is proud to announce the closing of its first community in South Tempe. Situated at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Kyrene Roads, at 515 West Guadalupe Road … Read More

The End of an Era: Hugely Influential Local Church Leader is Retiring

We don’t talk about religion on this blog too much; politics are generally contentious enough. But when religion intersects with community and personal influence, it is worth talking about. And one of the most important and influential church leaders provides the right moment to give kudos and honor to a special career. Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. recently announced that … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale City Council – Caputi and McAllen

By Linda Milhaven Hello again, I got several emails asking about the Scottsdale City Council race so I am reaching out again. I am voting for Tammy Caputi and Maryann McAllen for City Council. Tammy is finishing her first term on City Council and has served with distinction.  She is a smart and thoughtful businessperson.  She listens, researches the issues, … Read More

Rebirth From Death: The Resurrection of the Paradise Valley Mall

It has been a frequent sign of the times: the dominance of e-commerce, led by Amazon, has led to the decline of other methods of shopping. Main Street shops have shuttered, and perhaps worst of all, shopping malls have borne the brunt of this shift. For many brick-and-mortar stores, the pandemic delivered the death blow that Amazon started, as malls … Read More

Guest Editorial: Happy 30th Birthday Sweet Lady

By Councilwoman Betty Janik Our beloved McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30 years old on October 3, 2024.  I applaud the vision of our city leaders who recognized the value of the McDowells and preserved it for posterity.  I applaud the wisdom of our citizenry who supported the land acquisition with their vote and dollars.  The Preserve has grown to over … Read More

Scary Times at Chaparral: Is It Just a Matter of Time Before a Real Incident?

It was the sort of notification or call that every parent and many student fears as an unfortunate downside to living in America; a threat on our schools. With enough legitimate acts of violence happening in American schools, every threat must be taken seriously, as was a recent one at Chaparral High School. Thankfully this particular threat of terror was … Read More

Guest Editorial: Firefighters Endorse Stanton4PV

Dear Vice Mayor Stanton, On behalf of the United Phoenix Firefighters Association, Local 493, I am pleased to formally endorse your candidacy for mayor of Paradise Valley. Your qualifications and leadership in public safety make you exceptionally suited to guide Paradise Valley. Throughout your public service, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents, earning the trust … Read More

The Battle for Scottsdale Unified: What to Expect for This Year’s Campaigns

There will be a number of very important races in this year’s election, ranging from the obvious (President and the US Senate) to local legislative races that may determine the partisan fate of the state of Arizona. One local race may have very significant ramifications but threatens to be lost in the pile of bigger ticket races however. Scottsdale voters … Read More