Scottsdale in Top 10 Nationally for Rent – When Will We Learn?

We have been shouting from the rooftops about the rental crisis here in Arizona and the inadequate responses from local leadership (and overreaching responses from Legislative leadership). If you’re a regular reader, this is nothing new to you. But now us here in Scottsdale have reached new heights in this regard; just not necessarily in the right way. According to … Read More

Guest Editorial: Saying Aloha to Scottsdale

By Paula Sturgeon By now the word of my departure from the race for Scottsdale City Council has made the rounds. Even Rod Pritchett at The Edge has published the news. I announced it on my Facebook page but wish now to share beyond that circle, both my choice and the reasons therefore. Recently, a new gentleman came into my … Read More

Paula Sturgeon Drops Out of Scottsdale City Council Race, Endorses Raoul Zubia. Can He Carry the Anti-NIMBY Torch?

Strange as it may seem, 2022’s Election Day isn’t that far away, but the chess pieces are already moving for races ranging from the federal level to the local level. Scottsdale isn’t immune, with a rather important election right around the corner, and recently we got slightly more clarity. Paula Sturgeon, previously a relatively high profile political newcomer and candidate … Read More

Spring Training is Likely Dead in 2022: What Does It Mean for Scottsdale?

It’s been an extremely unfortunate time for baseball fans. If you count yourselves amongst them, I don’t need to tell you that Major League Baseball is currently in a lock-out. This time of year is typically a great one for Arizona, as Cactus League games are in full force with fans taking in games with our fantastic early-spring weather. As … Read More

Scottsdale State of the City Address: What To Glean From It

Mayor Dave Ortega recently had his State of the City address, done via Zoom and available for viewing on YouTube. Generally an avenue to brag about accomplishments and talk about initiatives for the future, it’s often a way to get insight into the priorities of the Mayor. So how about this one? For those who don’t want to watch the … Read More

AZ Legislators Again Try to Address Housing Issues, but It’s Simple: Build More

We have spoken frequently about the issues of high rent in the region, and the need for more housing options. The extreme bill that was introduced into the legislature that would have nullified city and town zoning capabilities died a swift death. That said, the legislature is still trying to resolve an issue that they shouldn’t need to address. One … Read More

Phoenix Lets Dembow Off the Hook – Now It’s Up to Voters to Push Him Into Retirement

We have not been shy about our disdain for Paradise Valley Town Councilman Paul Dembow. After his infamous cross-stealing incident, we had hopes that the judicial system would deal a significant blow to his re-election campaign. We recently spoke about how his case had been bouncing around the area’s legal jurisdictions. Unfortunately, it seems as though our hopes are dashed. … Read More

Street Racing Comes to Scottsdale – City is Wisely Clamping Down on It

We all know that Scottsdale typically strikes a nice balance between being a quiet place to live and raise a family and having a robust party scene. When that robust party scene turns into streets being blocked off with street racing, and thus imperiling others, it has gone too far. Street racers recently took over the intersection of Camelback and … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Promised and Scottsdale Delivered

By Co-Chairs Andrea Alley, Dana Close, Mike Norton, Dennis Robbins, Paula Sturgeon “For The Best Scottsdale”, a Political Action Committee “Early 2019, our group formed the Political Action Committee that supported our City’s efforts to approve General Obligation Bonds funding Capital Improvements in our City.   As we campaigned, we made some strong commitments to voters, as did our City Council … Read More