Op-Ed: Phoenix Voters Deserve Answers from Ed Hermes

By María Hernández Phoenix City Council candidate Ed Hermes wants voters to trust his judgment. But recent reporting raises troubling questions about his independence and consistency. According to Axios, Hermes is a partner at Snell & Wilmer, a law firm with 13 registered city lobbyists and more than 260 clients. His firm represents interests that regularly intersect with city business, including … Read More

Mayor Borowsky pushes Scottsdale from water study to action on conservation, long-term supply

News release from Mayor Borowsky’s office After pushing for months for a comprehensive examination of Scottsdale’s water resources, Mayor Lisa Borowsky says the city now has a clear picture of its water future and must move aggressively to protect it. On Tuesday, Oct. 20 Scottsdale City Council received an extensive work study examining the city’s current water portfolio, conservation programs, … Read More

Facts Over Fiction on Scottsdale’s Water

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Councilwoman Solange Whitehead’s recent column claims city water professionals and her colleagues misled residents at our latest work-study session. The record says otherwise. For months, Whitehead and her political ally Raoul Zubia have warned that Scottsdale’s water security is in crisis and that Advanced Water Purification (AWP) is the only fix. The city’s own experts presented … Read More

Maybe It’s Time to Look Ahead: Who Could Challenge Amish Shah in 2028?

Amish Shah is a slight favorite to win Arizona’s 1st Congressional District on Nov. 3, with analysts saying Democrats hold the edge. If he does, Republicans will start hunting for a 2028 challenger almost immediately. Nobody has declared anything. Still, Jay Feely’s primary win and a deep bench of local officeholders make for an interesting shortlist. As far as public … Read More

The Truth About Scottsdale’s Water “Surplus”: Debunking Tall Tales

By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Scottsdale Councilmembers Barry Graham and Jan Dubauskas’ comments at this week’s Council meeting on water made one thing clear: they either do not understand – or they do not want the public to understand – the truth about Scottsdale’s water challenges.   After nearly two years of their blocking public meetings on water, we finally held a … Read More

Op-Ed: Scottsdale Can’t Afford to Wait and See on Water. Vote for Zubia

By Former SRP Executive Tony Moya I spent decades at SRP working alongside colleagues to deliver water and power to the people of Arizona. The lesson from that work is simple: you plan for shortages before they arrive. Scottsdale is now bracing for a 17% cut to its Colorado River supply as soon as January. City officials say residents won’t … Read More

Fate, Firefighters and Sensational Suds: Scottsdale’s Bravest Team Up for Special Beer Release Nov. 8

Heroes & Hops to feature a firefighter-brewed beer, food specials and fundraising for Scottsdale Firefighter Charities (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) Scottsdale firefighters are trying their hand at something a little different. Brewing beer. Members of Scottsdale Firefighters Local 5050 have teamed up with Fate Brewing to create a special beer that will make its debut Sunday, Nov. 8, at Heroes & Hops, … Read More