Analysis By Top State Economist Shows Alliance Metals USA Will Bring Significant New Tax Revenue to La Paz County, Wenden & Salome Schools, Arizona Western College

(LA PAZ COUNTY) — Alliance Metals USA’s proposed investment in La Paz County will generate considerable new tax revenue for local schools and fire districts, Arizona Western College as well as the county overall. If approved the Alliance Metals USA project would generate more than $714,781 in new property tax revenue over 10 years. That is $627,504 more than the … Read More

The Kush Crush

While former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman remains the best political cross-examiner we have ever seen, Scottsdale Planning Commissioner Larry Kush is challenging the ranking after his performance last night.  Neither suffer fools gladly and Kush deserves praise for peeling back abject hypocrisy.  It arrived via Scott Jarson of Jarson & Jarson Real Estate and AZ Architecture at the Scottsdale Planning … Read More

AARP Arizona Endorses Scottsdale Questions 1, 2 and 3

(SCOTTSDALE) —  AARP Arizona has endorsed Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot and will work with the For The Best Scottsdale campaign for their passage. The Scottsdale infrastructure proposals invest $319 million in 58 projects in all parts of Scottsdale. The Scottsdale investments before voters include expanding the Via Linda and Granite Reef Senior Centers. The … Read More

Proposition 420’s Evolving, Enduring Legacy For Scottsdale

The defeat last year of the proposed Desert Discovery Center in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, manifested in the overwhelming vote for Proposition 420, wasn’t just a vote to protect a slice of landscape. It’s proven to be a vote for powerful, important, new citizen activism that is exhibiting itself in interesting, important ways. While Scottsdale has always had an engaged … Read More

Guest Editorial: La Paz County’s Opportunity for New Jobs, Investment and Tax Revenue

By Loren Barton Vice President, Alliance Metals USA — La Paz County has a great opportunity to attract new jobs and business investments that will generate needed tax revenue for our local schools, community colleges, fire departments and flood controls. It’s an opportunity the county should not miss. Our company, Alliance Metals USA, wants to bring construction and permanent jobs … Read More

Scottsdale’s Lyrics

The Rolling Stones were in town last week. That got us thinking about some of their songs some of Scottsdale’s personalities might like best. Remember, have a sense of humor . . . “Rough Justice”- David Smith “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”- Emily Austin “Start Me Up”- Guy Phillips “I’m Free”- Linda Milhaven “Sweet Virginia”- You know who “Waiting On … Read More

A Good Call For Sunday Goods And South Scottsdale

The Byzantine rules governing where medical marijuana dispensaries could locate has made it almost impossible for one to open in south Scottsdale. It created a “Dispensary Desert” in the southern city while residents in North Scottsdale enjoy easy access to legal medicine. Sunday Goods is determined to right this wrong and build a new upscale dispensary in the Winfield Scott … Read More

Settled, Or At Least It Should Be

Once upon a time, we are not sure when, the Scottsdale City Council approved a 150’ office tower next to what is now Neiman Marcus at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Intentionally or unintentionally it was the die casting downtown Scottsdale’s future. Years later the owners of what became known as the Scottsdale Waterfront convinced the then Scottsdale City Council, which included … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Voters Can Invest in Paiute Neighborhood Center and its Crucial Services for Kids and Families

By Lynn Whitman Board President Partners for Paiute — Scottsdale voters have a great opportunity this November to help our community. That includes our kids, families and neighbors. I am endorsing Questions 1, 2 and 3. As Board President of Partners for Paiute and a graduate of Scottsdale High School, I know how important the infrastructure investments before voters will … Read More