By Linda Milhaven I am honored to announce my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Scottsdale. Scottsdale is one of the best cities in the world, and I am proud to have played a part in helping make this such a wonderful community. I look forward to continuing to protect and preserve what makes Scottsdale great while planning for … Read More
Gilbert Goons: A Gang or Child’s Play?
By Cambria Schwartz Within the past year seemingly random and violent attacks have been inflicted on teenagers in the Gilbert area. While the Gilbert Goons have yet to be classified as an official street gang, there is a growing concern amongst parents and authorities. This gang is made up of upper-middle-class young adults and juveniles ranging from ages as young … Read More
A Tribute to a Life of Service
Recently the Town of Paradise Valley unexpectedly lost a giant; and it did so in a heart-wrenching manner, but one that put the heart and soul of this giant on full display. Former Paradise Valley Police Chief John Wintersteen passed away recently. A driver had accidentally hit a family dog, and Wintersteen instinctually went to care for the dog and … Read More
Local Legislator Wants to Increase Punishments for Protests Gone Awry: This is the Way
It is the nature of politicians to extrapolate the worst of what happens around the country and make it a local issue, regardless of whether or not it has a chance of becoming one. Both Republicans and Democrats do it, and it’s one of the more obnoxious parts of politics; after all, we should all prefer that politicians focus on … Read More
Arizona Encountering a Major Revenue Problem with Tough Decisions in a Divided Capitol Looming
An end-around to placate the state’s highest earners and nullify a citizen initiative seemed like a clever move at the time. The chickens have since come home to roost however, and there may be some major repercussions. Arizona is now staring down the barrel of a massive $1.7 billion deficit at the start of the legislative session. Since the budget … Read More
Early Fundraising Results are In: Gallego Strongly Outpacing Lake
Here are the Arizona Progress and Gazette, we love to cover the weird world that is Arizona politics. Not many states are pure swing states, which brings with it an incredible amount of attention. And perhaps no race other than the Presidential race will be more watched than the specter of a three-person cage match to represent Arizona in the … Read More
Speakers’ Corner: Councilwoman Tammy Caputi
Scottsdale Councilwoman Tammy Caputi began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. Caputi has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company. She’s been married for over 20 years and has 3 daughters who … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega Files for Second Term
Editor’s note: this is the press release sent out by the Ortega campaign this morning The Right Mayor at the Right Time for Scottsdale Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega files to run for a second term. Under his leadership, Scottsdale’s reputation as a beautiful, safe, clean and health-driven, world- class community has been strengthened. Mayor Ortega focuses on supporting public safety, … Read More
Taking a Victory Lap: Scottsdale Rated #1 in the Country for Jobs
We frequently give praise to Scottsdale, and for good reason. It’s nationally (and sometimes internationally) known as a great place to vacation, to party, to retire and to live. However, something else has been brewing in the city: a growing reputation as a center of business and commerce, and we haven’t been the only people to notice. Today’s immense praise … Read More
Guest Editorial: Jan Dubauskas Is the Best Candidate to Replace Betty Janik.
Incumbent Betty Janik recently wrote to her constituents and boldly declared she will not run for re-election after one term on Council. She called for “older baby Boomers like myself to yield governance” and to step aside to make room for younger people and new solutions. Jan Dubauskas embodies this vision and is the best candidate to replace Councilwoman Janik. … Read More