By Lincoln Shea Axon’s request to rezone part of its 76-acre Scottsdale campus, near Hayden and the 101, to make way for 1,975 apartments could ground any hopes of expanding Scottsdale’s airport. The Scottsdale Airport is a significant contributor to the local economy, providing an upscale option for tourists flying into the Valley. It facilitates convenient freight service for the … Read More
Cost Overruns Becoming a Campaign Issue in Scottsdale: What’s the Deal?
In a city with generally very few significant issues, sometimes relatively banal topics can turn into small firestorms, flashpoints of controversy and argument. Terminally online Scottsdalians can likely attest that there are a few such cases that are blowing up now, and of course they involve traffic. One example is a revamp of Scottsdale Road near Jomax in North Scottsdale … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: They’re Back…
A movie phrase made famous by Poltergeist apparently is the long rumored reality as Axon is purportedly readying to return its immensely unpopular apartment plan to Scottsdale decision-making dais. And in the “you can’t make this up” category, they are apparently targeting Planning Commission and City Council hearings immediately after the election on November 13th and November 19th. Too cute by half, but more … Read More
Issues Collide: Do STRs Hold the Key to High Housing Costs?
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot political talking point in Scottsdale for years now, as Mayor David Ortega and various city councilmembers have battled onerous restrictions at the state level to better regulate “party houses” and their related nuisances with mixed results. Additionally, the cost of housing has been a massive issue across the entire Valley, as renters have … Read More
HonorHealth named primary clinical affiliate for new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering | ASU News
Repost from news.asu.edu Arizona State University and HonorHealth, a locally owned nonprofit health system, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for HonorHealth to serve as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, a central component of ASU Health. Driven by a mutual desire to advance health care through technology and humanity, this … Read More
Arizona State Football is Back, and the Entire Valley is Better Off
It’s been a rough few years for Arizona State football; the promise of a big-name coach in Herm Edwards injected optimism into fans of the Sun Devils for a few years, until 2022 brought in a nine-loss season followed by scandal in the way of recruiting violations. The subsequent probation, ineligibility for a 2023 bowl game, and forfeited scholarships led … Read More
Guest Editorial: Improved Parks and Better Public Safety with 100% Accountability are Good for Scottsdale and Our Economy.
By the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce urges you to please vote YES on Proposition 490, the “To Protect and To Preserve Scottsdale” ballot measure. This measure will take the place of an expiring city sales tax at a lower rate to fund improvements and increased maintenance for parks citywide, beginning in the aging … Read More
Guest Editorial: Time to Vote
By Councilwoman Betty Janik I urge you to re-elect Mayor Dave Ortega for a second term on Scottsdale City Council. Much has been accomplished in his first term. He was instrumental in passing the General Plan, he has been the regional leader in controlling short term rentals, he has kept city finances in the black while increasing reserves and reducing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Response from Adam Kwasman
By Adam Kwasman I am Adam Kwasman, and I am running for City Council to bring reason and thoughtful, solutionbased leadership to Scottsdale. Over the last few weeks, we have seen nothing but baseless attacks and desperation from other, and now former candidates, in the race for Scottsdale City Council. I entered this race because I, like so many others, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Loses if Kwasman Wins
By Councilmember Tom Durham Does Adam Kwasman plan to slash your services from the City of Scottsdale by over 50%? Well, he says he does. He told AZCentral, “I know there are hundreds of millions of dollars in wasteful spending” in the General Fund. The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City. It is used to pay for … Read More