By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale ranks as one of the top cities in the entire country for people with disabilities. That is according to a new study from financial research firm WalletHub which ranked cities based on accessibility, physicians per capita, in-home health care services and income levels of people with disabilities. Scottsdale ranks number 2 nationally behind only South … Read More
Outrage
Some time ago the City of Mesa so mishandled the acquisition of Bailey’s Brake Shop as it sought to redevelop a part of its downtown that it sparked a statewide uproar leading to a landslide victory to protect property rights known as Proposition 206. We can’t help but be reminded of that fight now as one of the weirdest rationales … Read More
Citizens United
While Citizens United was the notorious U.S. Supreme Court case ushering in one of the worst campaign finance eras in American history, permitting the use of “dark money,” it describes in Scottsdale a terrific accomplishment. No, we are not talking about the impressively diverse coalition that has come together to promote Scottsdale’s infrastructure needs on the November 5th ballot. We … Read More
Guest Editorial: If You Are Frustrated, Fix The City Council — Don’t Punish Scottsdale
By Joanne Copper Phillips, COGS PC Chairperson — Participating in the in the bond campaign steering committee has been a unique experience; working alongside folks who have rarely been on the same side as me on any issue…yet here we stand, united, to encourage voters to invest in Scottsdale with infrastructure repairs, parks and recreation updates and expansion, and improved … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Important Choice
By Tom Silverman — Scottsdale has been my home since 1953. I have owned and operated businesses here and had the honor of serving on the Scottsdale City Council. I served on the City Council in 2000 — the last time Scottsdale voters approved a major bond package. Now, voters have an important choice before them on the November 5th … Read More
Guest Editorial: Opendoor moving to Tempe for big expansion should open eyes in Scottsdale
By Recker McDowell — Opendoor, a leading real estate technology firm, is moving from Scottsdale where it has 250 employees to Tempe where it is looking to expand to 1,000 workers. The move is a familiar one for Scottsdale. Opendoor joins McKesson, Harkins Theatres and other companies who have left, are leaving or have not landed in Scottsdale. Often, those … Read More
Guest Editorial: Visits by Mike Pence, YouTube, Instagram star Jeffree Star shows diversity of Scottsdale’s brand
By Recker McDowell — Vice President Mike Pence and YouTube star and cosmetics influencer Jeffree Star don’t have a lot in common on the surface. But they do have a recent similarity. Both the conservative Pence and the not-so conservative Star were both recently in Scottsdale for events. Pence visited Scottsdale during a recent visit to Arizona and meeting with … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane To Headline For The Best Scottsdale ‘Taco Tuesday’ Forum on Bond Questions 1, 2 and 3
(SCOTTSDALE) — The For The Best Scottsdale Political Action Committee is hosting a forum on Tuesday, October 8th on Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the November 5th ballot at the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® 8600 E Anderson Drive, Scottsdale. The free event runs 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will offer Scottsdale residents information on the three bond … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Can Elevate Its Quality of Life Even More By Investing in Our Future
By Vernon B. Parker — I once had the honor of serving as the Mayor of Paradise Valley. There I opposed unnecessary government spending and new taxes that were not needed. Today, the Town is better off because of those efforts. Now, I proudly live in Scottsdale. Scottsdale’s fantastic quality of life is elevated by our wonderful amenities, well-maintained infrastructure … Read More
Scottsdale Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Questions 1, 2 & 3 Investments in Public Safety, Senior Centers, Infrastructure Repairs
(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