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

Guest Editorial: What Scottsdale Needs to Do About Constraints on Youth Sports Fields and Public Pools

By Brian Esterly  — Scottsdale’s sports fields cannot accommodate current demand from youth sports teams and leagues. Our community’s great swim teams and swimmers, including national champions and future Olympians, also experience space limitations at Cactus Pool. What a shame. The backlogs and wait lists are long and frustrating for soccer, lacrosse, softball, flag football, swim teams and other youth … Read More

Memories

Facebook effectively reminds users of moments in time people may want to revisit or post anew. Kind of like this one we came across recently. Its poignancy remains. (Originally published October 2018) ScottSpite Not Scottsdale: Why Museum Square Makes Sense Not Scott Jarson Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up. Scott Jarson is a local realtor. He’s one half of Jarson … Read More

Perfect Timing: Favorable Yields, Scottsdale’s Top Credit Scores Provide Smart Financial Sense for Scottsdale Voters to Approve Infrastructure Repairs, Investments in Public Safety, Senior Centers

(SCOTTSDALE) — As the Bond Market has shifted, this has become the perfect moment for Scottsdale voters to approve bonds and their investments in our community. Questions 1, 2 and 3 on this November’s ballot will expand senior centers, make overdue infrastructure repairs and improve public safety facilities for our first responders. The bonds also make smart financial sense for … Read More