It has been a rough few months for new Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky. What should have been smooth sailing with a conservative majority in city council has been anything but, culminating in their attempt to take away staffers from her office (get up to speed here). Things were looking dire, but it seems as though there may be reason for … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Budget Priorities
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Scottsdale’s 2025–26 tentative budget is poised for unanimous approval. With some notable exceptions, it funds long-standing community priorities. The fiscal discipline of past City Councils and voter-approved funding streams make this budget possible. In my six years on Council, we’ve reduced police retirement debt by $60 million, built a $120 million reserve, and lowered taxes. Our … Read More
Guest Editorial: Axon Apartment Update
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: The Axon apartment proposal has not been in the news much lately but a lot has happened behind the scenes in our efforts to prevent this from becoming a reality. To recap, here is a partial list of the outrages Axon has perpetrated so far in their effort to force the biggest apartment project (1875 units) ever … Read More
Social Justice in SUSD: Reason for Concern?
By Ronald Sampson We probably don’t need to tell you that social justice was one of the biggest hot-button issues of the last few elections on the national level. Its need motivated much of the political left, and its excesses motivated much of the political right. However it has generally been the domain of national politics and not as much … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Borowsky Does Some Mind Reading At A Town Hall
By Lincoln McDonald Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s decision to hold a Town Hall amid a long list of local controversies seemed risky. And as a capacity crowd poured into the Mustang Library in north Scottsdale May 29th, it looked like the mayor would be in for a contentious conversation with her constituents. But that’s not what happened. The crowd, with … Read More
Promises made, promises kept: Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky details wins for Scottsdale
By Mayor Lisa Borowsky Politicians talk. My focus as Mayor these past five months has been to deliver for Scottsdale. When I was running for Mayor last year, I made a simple, six-point pledge to Scottsdale voters. This is where we stand in accomplishing those goals: Demand High-Quality Development, and Reject Density Scottsdale is special, but protecting what makes us … Read More
Bentley Gallery to Close After 41 Years of Championing Contemporary Art in the Southwest
After four remarkable decades of presenting leading-edge contemporary art in the heart of the Southwest, Bentley Gallery announces its official closure. This decision marks the end of an era for our gallery that has long been a vital force in Arizona’s cultural landscape. Founded in 1984 by the eponymous Bentley Calverley, Bentley Gallery has served as a cornerstone for contemporary … Read More
Scottsdale Unified Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has had a long string of relatively comfortable times with few major issues, but those days may be coming to an end. Recently officials have been acknowledging the possibility of future school closures due to financial pressures and declining student enrollment. While no immediate closures are planned, the district is proactively assessing its long-term sustainability, … Read More
***Buy One Get One Free Ticket Alert*** Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Launches Second Annual ‘The Cool Frontier’ for Summer 2025
From a variety of beautiful exhibits and exciting Western movies to “Artist Tuesdays” and more, the museum is offering plenty of ways for people to beat the heat while enjoying the arts in cool comfort Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is pleased to announce and host the second annual “The Cool Frontier,” a summer schedule of events that offers … Read More
The City of Wealth Creation: How Scottsdale is Beating Almost Every Other City Out
Yet again, Scottsdale finds itself near the top of a list, and in this case it’s one of the best lists you’d imagine. According to the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report by Henley & Partners, Scottsdale ranks as the second-fastest-growing millionaire hotspot in the world, outpaced only by Shenzhen, China. In just the past decade, Scottsdale has seen its millionaire … Read More