Why is a left-wing conspiracy theorist from New Hampshire who wants President Donald Trump to go to prison and attacks Evangelical Christians as Russian agents holding the bullhorn when it comes to a job creating investment in La Paz County, Arizona? Sounds very strange but it is true. Conspiracy theorist Patrick Simpson has taken a lead role in opposing Alliance … Read More
Guest Editorial: Tempe Still Reigns Supreme for Office Space, Economic Development
By Recker McDowell — Tempe is still very much the center of economic activity and growth in the region. Tempe has a 2.8 percent office vacancy rate, according to commercial real estate brokerage firm CBRE. It also has more than 1.1 million square feet of office space under construction. Tempe accounts for 45.5 percent of all the new office space … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Needs to Keep Economic Development, Jobs in Mind as City Charts Course
By Recker McDowell — Mayor Jim Lane and the Scottsdale City Council Jim Lane will hold an Economic Development Breakfast next month. Economic development, as in attracting jobs and getting businesses to locate in Scottsdale, should not be lost as the city navigates its growth and new development plans. Scottsdale is a very desirable landing spot for businesses and their … Read More
Guest Editorial: Invest in Our Teachers, Kids, First Responders and Neighborhoods by Voting for Scottsdale Bond Questions And School Override
By Andrea Alley Co-Chair For The Best Scottsdale Scottsdale voters have a unique opportunity in November to invest in public safety, infrastructure repairs and senior centers through Questions 1, 2 and 3. They can also help Scottsdale’s teachers and students by Voting Yes on the Scottsdale Unified School District’s override election. In a way, we can all be heroes for … Read More
59 For, 2 Against: Strong Support for Scottsdale Bond Questions Shows with Wave of Ballot Statements Backing Questions 1, 2 and 3
(SCOTTSDALE) — Community support has been deep and wide for the three Scottsdale bond measures on this November’s ballot. That strong support has shown itself again with a wave of backers submitting ballot statements to the city of Scottsdale advocating for Questions 1, 2 and 3. Supporters of the Scottsdale bonds have submitted 59 ballot statements in favor of the … Read More
Scottsdale’s Strange But Excellent Bedfellows
We are critics of former Scottsdale City Councilman David Smith’s legal broadside against Jason Alexander, the Scottsdale citizen perhaps single-handedly most responsible for the delightful deconstruction of the Desert Discovery Center last year. Yet, we were gratified to see Smith and Alexander working together, albeit indirectly, as they both submitted ballot arguments for Scottsdale’s upcoming vote to improve its infrastructure. … Read More
Guest Editorial: Kyrsten Sinema Shows Her Temperament and Moderate Path with Confirmation Vote
By Recker McDowell — The U.S. Senate has confirmed attorney Mike Liburdi to the U.S. District Court for Arizona. Liburdi is a conservative attorney who previously served as general counsel to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. Liburdi was confirmed by a 53 to 37 vote in the very divided U.S. Senate. But both of Arizona’s U.S. Senators Martha McSally, a Republican … Read More
The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley Prepares For Summer 2020 Opening
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. is excited to announce the expansion of its Arizona presence with the expected summer 2020 opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley. Set in the coveted resort town of Paradise Valley, Ariz., within the heart of vibrant Scottsdale, construction on The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley is well underway for the luxury property that will span over 20 … Read More
Guest Editorial: Citizen Oversight and Transparency Key to Scottsdale Bonds
By Dana Close and Alex McLaren For the Best Scottsdale Scottsdale voters are informed, sophisticated and always want to see transparency in their city government and community institutions. Transparency is a top priority for the three bond questions on the November ballot. The 58 bond projects in Questions 1, 2 and 3 were determined through an extensive public process. Multiple … Read More
DC Ranch supports Scottsdale Bond Questions 1, 2 and 3
On behalf of the DC Ranch community-at-large, the DC Ranch Community Council announced its support of the three bond measures that will be on Scottsdale’s November ballot. DC Ranch is a master-planned community composed of nearly 7,000 residents in north Scottsdale. The bonds will fund 58 projects which are spread throughout the entire city and address a variety of areas … Read More