(SCOTTSDALE) — The Scottsdale Fraternal Order of Police — a leading public safety and law enforcement group representing first responders — has endorsed all three Scottsdale bond questions on the November 2019 ballot. The Scottsdale Fraternal Order of Police is strongly supporting Questions 1, 2 and 3 joining a diverse coalition of supporters including other public safety groups, community and … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Economic Promise Shows With Tech Firm’s Headquarters Move to SkySong
By Recker McDowell — Technology company Limelight Networks has moved its headquarters from Tempe to Scottsdale. Limelight has moved 220 employees from Mill Avenue to Scottsdale’s ASU SkySong development at McDowell and Scottsdale roads. This is a bit of a reversal of fortunes. Scottsdale has lost jobs, headquarters and companies because it does not have new or available Class A … Read More
Oh, Brother
The introduction of new medical marijuana dispensaries, in any city, can often be a raucous debate. Interestingly, that hasn’t been the case for a proposed “Sunday Goods” one set to replace a tattoo parlor on the east side of the Galleria Corporate Center in downtown Scottsdale. Perhaps that’s because of its upscale design, similar to what the company is doing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Virginia Korte On Why She’s Voting Yes on Bond Questions 1, 2 and 3
By Virginia Korte — You may know that I grew up in the car business here in Scottsdale. So I know how important it is to keep up with the repairs and maintenance of vehicles. Car and truck dealerships like the one I used to run recommend a schedule of maintenance to not only minimize costly repairs, but to also … Read More
Free Family & Community Event: For The Best Scottsdale To Host Free Skate, Events at Ice Den Scottsdale on October 5th
(SCOTTSDALE) — The For The Best Scottsdale Campaign: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3 will hold a special, community event on October 5th at the Ice Den Scottsdale, thanks to a donation from the facility. It will take place from Noon to 2 p.m. The event will also feature free food and drinks in the 18 Degrees Neighborhood … Read More
Scottsdale PC Sees Through Scottsdale BS
There’s bad. And then there is comically bad. The latter arrived before the Scottsdale Planning Commission last night in the form of a “senior living facility” on McDowell Mountain Ranch Road on WestWorld’s eastern border. The application sought to supersize the currently entitled 5 homes on 5 acres into 161 units. In presenting their case its lobbyist forgot or failed … Read More
Guest Editorial: Good Grades for Kate Gallego’s First Six Months as Phoenix Mayor
By Recker McDowell — Kate Gallego recently hit the six-month mark as Phoenix mayor. Gallego noted her for first 6 months in an office in a recent tweet touting a new Harkins Movie Theatre coming to Laveen, the defeat of Propositions 105 and 106 (which aimed at light rail and the city’s pension system) and new city restrictions on so-called … Read More
Guest Editorial: Read The Fine Print and Vote For Questions 1, 2 and 3
By Barry Graham — As a CPA, I read the fine print. And I have read the fine print and reviewed the details when it comes to Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot. The $319 million, 58-project bond package gives Scottsdale voters the opportunity to invest in infrastructure repairs and community assets that will enhance recreation, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Ranks As a Top Place to Retire; Questions 1, 2 and 3 Will Strengthen City’s Quality of Life
By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale ranks as one the very best places in the U.S. to retire, according to new research and rankings. Scottsdale’s high quality of life helps it rank in the top echelon of places to retire, according to financial research firm WalletHub. Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot will help Scottsdale enhance its … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mesa Ranks As One Of The Fastest Growing Job Markets in U.S.; Other Cities Should Look At Their Own Economic Development Paths
By Recker McDowell — Mesa has one of the fastest growing job markets in the entire country coming out ahead of fast-growing cities such as Austin, Nashville and Charlotte. That is according to new research by City Lab, a digital publication focused on innovation and urban areas. Mesa ranks as the fifth fastest growing job markets and 8th nationally for … Read More