Guest Editorial: A Cool Mural, Cool Art in Scottsdale

By Recker McDowell The arts are one of Scottsdale’s endearing and enduring brands. They help make the city a cool place to visit and hang out. So, when we see a skirmish between the city of Scottsdale and the Dilla Libre restaurant and its cool mural. We are siding with the restaurant and the cool art. The city of Scottsdale … Read More

Betty Janik: Whose endorsement do you think I care about the most?

To Scottsdale Voters,  As a City Council member, being able to cooperate and collaborate with other Council members, staff, boards, commissions, and the citizens of Scottsdale matters. I have received endorsements from individuals who represent all geographical areas of the City and the political spectrum. However, it is the endorsement of the citizens that is my first priority. I ask for your vote … Read More

Deciphering Political Attacks . . . In Scottsdale

It can be unusual in a multi-candidate race for one candidate to attack another.  Pox on both of their houses can be the result with other candidates benefitting. So, when Scottsdale City Council candidate Betty Janik “attacked” another, John Little, it was conspicuous.  We do not use “attack” pejoratively. Pointing out a fellow competitor’s record is fair game. But what … Read More

John Little: My Commitment to Education and the City

Dear Scottsdale Educators and Education Advocates: There are many reasons to love Scottsdale.  At the top of this list is our city’s renowned school system, which boasts the nation’s most passionate and dedicated education professionals. I have always believed that a community’s success in both the short and long term depends on its schools.  In the next few years, we … Read More

Guest Editorial: A Time To Step Up For Local Galleries, Artists

By Recker McDowell — Recent stories in the Arizona Republic by Elizabeth Montgomery outline the challenges faced by art galleries and how they are navigating COVID-19 and its impacts. The stories feature great local galleries, including the Art One Gallery in Scottsdale which showcases emerging artists. Art One has been helping local and young artists showcase their work for 27 … Read More

Guest Editorial: A Little Phoenix in the Scottsdale Mayor’s Race

By Recker McDowell — Lisa Borowksy is running a spirited and upstart campaign for Mayor of Scottsdale. Her campaign signs are certainly noticeable as we head toward the August 4th primary. But we must also point out her campaign using pictures of downtown Phoenix skyline and South Mountain in an advertisement. Scottsdale has plenty of cool images which Borowsky and … Read More

Guest Editorial: New COVID Grants Can Help Small Businesses, Arts Groups, Galleries

By Recker McDowell — Maricopa County is launching a new $23 million program to help small businesses and nonprofits (including arts groups) impacted by COVID-19. The Small Business Grant Program will start accepting applications for the program on July 9th.  They will be accepted through July 31st. Grants can total up to $10,000. The funding is coming from the $2 … Read More

Guest Editorial: What’s At Stake

By Recker McDowell — Today (July 6th) is the deadline to register to vote in the August 4th primary elections. The primary election, of course, is not as much on the radar of voters and advocates focused on the November presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden or the U.S. Senate race between Martha McSally and Mark Kelly. But … Read More

Look Who’s Endorsing Virginia Korte For Scottsdale Mayor

By Virginia Korte — It is an honor to announce that I have been endorsed to be the next Mayor of Scottsdale by three distinguished organizations:  Scottsdale Firefighters Association (SFA), Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors (SAAR) and Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA). These key endorsements validate my extensive experience in leadership, business, fiscal management, education, and consensus building. POSA, SFA, … Read More