Guest Editorial: Grandma Can’t Make Ends Meet

By Scottsdale Pinetop Age 65 signifies a time where elderly people have finished their working years and are now expected to enjoy retirement and a life of leisure. Instead, many elderly Arizona residents are spending their days worrying about how to pay the bills. Without the assistance of pensions or 401k contributions, many seniors are struggling to pay for life’s … Read More

Guest Editorial: Young Voters Taking The Lead When Others Won’t

By Scottsdale Pinetop Among the estimated 15,000 protesters at the Phoenix March of Our Lives rally on Saturday were thousands of active teenagers taking a stand and making their voices heard. In the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida shooting that claimed the lives of three adults and 14 students, post pubescents from across the nation are taking the lead on … Read More

Sold!

When Barrett-Jackson, the granddaddy of car auction roars to life every January, Scottsdale bars, restaurants and hotels hit fifth gear.  One of the community’s great special events, it has largely monopolized the notion of “auction” in these parts. Yet, there are two other auctions taking place elsewhere in Scottsdale that are playing an increasing role to enhance the city’s substantial … Read More

Guest Editorial: Red Lights Turns Green for Scottsdale

By Scottsdale Pinetop All drivers have been there – running late for work and getting stuck at a red light waiting for it to change.  Only to go through the same situation a few blocks down. Thanks to the initiative and innovation of the City of Scottsdale, many commuters will be enjoying shorter travel times and easier commutes. For the … Read More

Bogey

Warning: You may become irate after reading this. About Miller and Thomas Roads sites the Coronado Golf Course. There, affordable golf on nine holes, with a driving range, has been available to the community for decades. It’s where kids learn to play, seniors get around easily and most everyone who can’t afford Estancia, Whisper Rock or DC Ranch can enjoy … Read More

Guest Editorial: A Brighter Future for AZ School Funding

By Scottsdale Pinetop The future of the school funding has been a point of concern among voters and state leaders as Arizona heads into the midterm elections. With the rise in teacher protests and education reform, Arizona leaders have taken notice and decided to come together in order to create a bipartisan solution that attempts to resolve some of these … Read More

Guest Editorial: Moving Scottsdale Forward

By Scottsdale Pinetop It’s hard to believe that a city as beautiful and unique as Scottsdale still needs improvements. But with the growing popularity of the community from visitors and locals alike, the city has not kept pace with the crucial infrastructure improvements it needs. This fall, Scottsdale voters may be faced with a bond request on the ballot as … Read More

Kirby: a bold new reform to help Arizona teachers now

By Pam Kirby Scottsdale Unified School District Board Member Here in Arizona and across the country, every day brings a new and louder call to do right by our teachers. Many in this state, myself included, are calling for an extension of the funding currently provided by Proposition 301.  It is critical money for our public schools and teacher salaries.  … Read More

Guest Editorial: Small, Important Step for the Scottsdale Gallery Association

By: Scottsdale Pinetop A simple vote by the Scottsdale City Council may seem like a small step for progress. But when trying foster improvements between government and businesses, it can make all the difference in the world. This week, the City Council voted correctly to approve a $30,000 matching fund agreement with the Scottsdale Gallery Association in an attempt to … Read More

Guest Editorial: #MeToo Should Be #ScottsdaleToo

By: Scottsdale Pinetop Every strong campaign needs a good slogan. For President Trump it was “Make American Great Again.” For World War II Army recruiting it was “I Want You.” A catchy slogan can help win elections or bring people together under a single cause. But if done wrong, it can send the wrong message. That’s what happened last week … Read More