By Recker McDowell — Arizona is getting plenty of knocks on social media with posts showing people not wearing masks or social distancing. Those are easy to find and can often have political undertones from both sides. But there are events, venues and plenty of businesses who have been playing by the rules, requiring masks of customers and attendees, and … Read More
Dreams Achieved: Pinetop-Lakeside’s Crown Jewel Saved By Local Supporters
By Scottsdale Pinetop — Whether it is swinging on the playground, little league on the ball fields or playing tag in-between the trees, some of our fondest childhood memories originate at local parks. For Scottsdale, it’s Chaparral and McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. For many Phoenix residents, it’s Encanto Park. And for the White Mountains, it’s the beloved Woodland Lake Park. Considered … Read More
Guest Editorial: Another Victory For Scottsdale Activist Mike Norton
By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale activist Mike Norton has been at the tip of the spear in criticizing Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips’ ‘I Can’t Breathe’ comments during an anti-mask rally. Norton was among those who were early to push back against Phillips after the Councilman’s comments equating COVID-19 mask orders to the last words of George Floyd before he … Read More
Cora Phillips Defends Her Husband In New Video
By Recker McDowell — Cora Phillips, the wife of Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips, has posted a video on YouTube defending her husband. Guy Phillips has been criticized for saying “I Can’t Breathe” during a rally against mask mandates. Those were also the last words used by George Floyd before he died while being restrained by Minneapolis Police. Here is … Read More
Citizens’ Petition to the City Council to Censure Guy Phillips
Citizens’ Petition to the City Council of the City of Scottsdale Censure of City Council Member Guy Phillips Initiation of Investigation: Were “Crimes of Moral Turpitude” Committed? Removal from Office if Crimes of Moral Turpitude Proven June 29, 2020 Petitioners: Josh Miller Michael Norton Summary: Please Read These Words into the Record of the City Council Meeting on June 30, … Read More
Community Comes Together to Help Family Facing Possible Loss of Two Children
Squirrel’s Stories — $500,000 and five months in Italy. That’s the Riley family’s only hope for saving their 5-month-old daughter Keira, who along with her 2-year-old sister Olivia, suffers from a form of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) so rare, they don’t even search for the mutation in today’s genetic testing. The family needs to raise money for treatment by end of July. Tax deductible donations may be … Read More
COGS Withdrawal of Endorsement for Guy Phillips, Scottsdale City Council Candidate
By The Coalition of Greater Scottsdale — The Coalition of Greater Scottsdale (COGS) Board of Directors has withdrawn its endorsement of city council candidate Guy Phillips. In a 24-hour membership online survey, an overwhelming majority of the membership directed the COGS Board of Directors to withdraw Mr. Phillips’ endorsement for a Scottsdale City Council seat in the 2020 election. Some … Read More
Helping A Small Town Community, One Ride At A Time
By Scottsdale Pinetop — Rideshare companies, such as Lyft and Uber, have exploded in popularity over the past several years. In fact, they’re a dime a dozen in big cities like Scottsdale or Phoenix, especially on the Friday or Saturday night. But in many rural small towns, rideshare services are almost nonexistent, leaving some residents without modes of transportation. So, … Read More
Community Spirit: On The Frontlines of COVID-19
By Recker McDowell — Natalie Lewis has seen immediate and great community needs rise out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis, who is assistant city manager for the city of Mesa, said her East Valley city had to move fast to address needs of residents in need of food, small businesses needing help with rent and vulnerable residents including seniors and … Read More
Miller & Norton: 5,000 Signatures Call for Guy Phillips to Resign
By Josh Miller and Mike Norton — In just 24 hours, over 4,500 people have signed two Petitions calling for Scottsdale City Council Member Guy Phillips removal from office. News of Phillips “I Can’t Breathe” moment has swept throughout the U.S. making headlines on nationwide morning news shows and dozens of national newspapers. In a joint statement, the two Petition … Read More