(SCOTTSDALE) — The For The Best Scottsdale Campaign: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3 will hold a special, community event on October 5th at the Ice Den Scottsdale, thanks to a donation from the facility. It will take place from Noon to 2 p.m. The event will also feature free food and drinks in the 18 Degrees Neighborhood … Read More
Guest Editorial: Good Grades for Kate Gallego’s First Six Months as Phoenix Mayor
By Recker McDowell — Kate Gallego recently hit the six-month mark as Phoenix mayor. Gallego noted her for first 6 months in an office in a recent tweet touting a new Harkins Movie Theatre coming to Laveen, the defeat of Propositions 105 and 106 (which aimed at light rail and the city’s pension system) and new city restrictions on so-called … Read More
Guest Editorial: Read The Fine Print and Vote For Questions 1, 2 and 3
By Barry Graham — As a CPA, I read the fine print. And I have read the fine print and reviewed the details when it comes to Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot. The $319 million, 58-project bond package gives Scottsdale voters the opportunity to invest in infrastructure repairs and community assets that will enhance recreation, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Ranks As a Top Place to Retire; Questions 1, 2 and 3 Will Strengthen City’s Quality of Life
By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale ranks as one the very best places in the U.S. to retire, according to new research and rankings. Scottsdale’s high quality of life helps it rank in the top echelon of places to retire, according to financial research firm WalletHub. Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot will help Scottsdale enhance its … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mesa Ranks As One Of The Fastest Growing Job Markets in U.S.; Other Cities Should Look At Their Own Economic Development Paths
By Recker McDowell — Mesa has one of the fastest growing job markets in the entire country coming out ahead of fast-growing cities such as Austin, Nashville and Charlotte. That is according to new research by City Lab, a digital publication focused on innovation and urban areas. Mesa ranks as the fifth fastest growing job markets and 8th nationally for … Read More
Guest Editorial: Questions 1, 2 and 3 Are Essential to Scottsdale Hosting Top Equestrian and Tourism-Driving Events
By Taryl O’Shea Executive Director Arabian Horse Association of Arizona producers of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale is the only U.S. city in the running to host the International Federation for Equestrian Sports World Championships in 2022. That is not by accident. Scottsdale has a world-class equestrian community. We have premier events such as the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Arizona … Read More
Guest Editorial: The Time Is Now for Scottsdale to Repair Its Infrastructure, Invest in Our Quality of Life
By Tom Thompson Scottsdale voters have not approved a major bond program since 2000. Nineteen years is a long time and has left our city with infrastructure that needs to be repaired and community gems in need of improvements. We have an opportunity to do both on November 5th with Questions 1, 2 and 3. That is why as a … Read More
Analysis By Top State Economist Shows Alliance Metals USA Will Bring Significant New Tax Revenue to La Paz County, Wenden & Salome Schools, Arizona Western College
(LA PAZ COUNTY) — Alliance Metals USA’s proposed investment in La Paz County will generate considerable new tax revenue for local schools and fire districts, Arizona Western College as well as the county overall. If approved the Alliance Metals USA project would generate more than $714,781 in new property tax revenue over 10 years. That is $627,504 more than the … Read More
AARP Arizona Endorses Scottsdale Questions 1, 2 and 3
(SCOTTSDALE) — AARP Arizona has endorsed Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot and will work with the For The Best Scottsdale campaign for their passage. The Scottsdale infrastructure proposals invest $319 million in 58 projects in all parts of Scottsdale. The Scottsdale investments before voters include expanding the Via Linda and Granite Reef Senior Centers. The … Read More
Alliance Metals USA Sees Positive Response and Turnout for Job Fair, Investments in La Paz County
(LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz.) — Alliance Metals USA saw a healthy and supportive turnout of prospective employees at a job fair and information session Saturday regarding its proposed manufacturing facility in La Paz County. Alliance Metals USA wants to bring new permanent jobs to a planned $30 million investment in La Paz County. The project is located between Salome and … Read More

