By Joanne Copper Phillips, COGS PC Chairperson — Participating in the in the bond campaign steering committee has been a unique experience; working alongside folks who have rarely been on the same side as me on any issue…yet here we stand, united, to encourage voters to invest in Scottsdale with infrastructure repairs, parks and recreation updates and expansion, and improved … Read More

By Tom Silverman — Scottsdale has been my home since 1953. I have owned and operated businesses here and had the honor of serving on the Scottsdale City Council. I served on the City Council in 2000 — the last time Scottsdale voters approved a major bond package. Now, voters have an important choice before them on the November 5th … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — The For The Best Scottsdale Political Action Committee is hosting a forum on Tuesday, October 8th on Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot at the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® 8600 E Anderson Drive, Scottsdale. The free event runs 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will offer Scottsdale residents information on the three bond … Read More

By Vernon B. Parker — I once had the honor of serving as the Mayor of Paradise Valley. There I opposed unnecessary government spending and new taxes that were not needed.  Today, the Town is better off because of those efforts. Now, I proudly live in Scottsdale. Scottsdale’s fantastic quality of life is elevated by our wonderful amenities, well-maintained infrastructure … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE) — The Scottsdale Fraternal Order of Police — a leading public safety and law enforcement group representing first responders — has endorsed all three Scottsdale bond questions on the November 2019 ballot. The Scottsdale Fraternal Order of Police is strongly supporting Questions 1, 2 and 3 joining a diverse coalition of supporters including other public safety groups, community and … Read More

By Recker McDowell — Technology company Limelight Networks has moved its headquarters from Tempe to Scottsdale. Limelight has moved 220 employees from Mill Avenue to Scottsdale’s ASU SkySong development at McDowell and Scottsdale roads. This is a bit of a reversal of fortunes. Scottsdale has lost jobs, headquarters and companies because it does not have new or available Class A … Read More

The introduction of new medical marijuana dispensaries, in any city, can often be a raucous debate. Interestingly, that hasn’t been the case for a proposed “Sunday Goods” one set to replace a tattoo parlor on the east side of the Galleria Corporate Center in downtown Scottsdale. Perhaps that’s because of its upscale design, similar to what the company is doing … Read More

By Virginia Korte — You may know that I grew up in the car business here in Scottsdale. So I know how important it is to keep up with the repairs and maintenance of vehicles. Car and truck dealerships like the one I used to run recommend a schedule of maintenance to not only minimize costly repairs, but to also … Read More