It’s been a rough few years for Arizona State football; the promise of a big-name coach in Herm Edwards injected optimism into fans of the Sun Devils for a few years, until 2022 brought in a nine-loss season followed by scandal in the way of recruiting violations. The subsequent probation, ineligibility for a 2023 bowl game, and forfeited scholarships led … Read More
Guest Editorial: Improved Parks and Better Public Safety with 100% Accountability are Good for Scottsdale and Our Economy.
By the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce urges you to please vote YES on Proposition 490, the “To Protect and To Preserve Scottsdale” ballot measure. This measure will take the place of an expiring city sales tax at a lower rate to fund improvements and increased maintenance for parks citywide, beginning in the aging … Read More
Guest Editorial: Time to Vote
By Councilwoman Betty Janik I urge you to re-elect Mayor Dave Ortega for a second term on Scottsdale City Council. Much has been accomplished in his first term. He was instrumental in passing the General Plan, he has been the regional leader in controlling short term rentals, he has kept city finances in the black while increasing reserves and reducing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Response from Adam Kwasman
By Adam Kwasman I am Adam Kwasman, and I am running for City Council to bring reason and thoughtful, solutionbased leadership to Scottsdale. Over the last few weeks, we have seen nothing but baseless attacks and desperation from other, and now former candidates, in the race for Scottsdale City Council. I entered this race because I, like so many others, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Loses if Kwasman Wins
By Councilmember Tom Durham Does Adam Kwasman plan to slash your services from the City of Scottsdale by over 50%? Well, he says he does. He told AZCentral, “I know there are hundreds of millions of dollars in wasteful spending” in the General Fund. The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City. It is used to pay for … Read More
Scottsdale’s Dirty Little Secret: “Conservatives” and “Tax Increases”
By Ronald Sampson We’ve all seen this movie before in Scottsdale: when any sort of tax is mentioned in any capacity, so-called conservatives come out of the woodwork and tell you about how the money will be wasted, how it’s unnecessary, etc. Time and time again, regardless of the merits of the tax, lobbyists set the messaging and political candidates, … Read More
The End of an Era: Hugely Influential Local Church Leader is Retiring
We don’t talk about religion on this blog too much; politics are generally contentious enough. But when religion intersects with community and personal influence, it is worth talking about. And one of the most important and influential church leaders provides the right moment to give kudos and honor to a special career. Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. recently announced that … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale City Council – Caputi and McAllen
By Linda Milhaven Hello again, I got several emails asking about the Scottsdale City Council race so I am reaching out again. I am voting for Tammy Caputi and Maryann McAllen for City Council. Tammy is finishing her first term on City Council and has served with distinction. She is a smart and thoughtful businessperson. She listens, researches the issues, … Read More
Rebirth From Death: The Resurrection of the Paradise Valley Mall
It has been a frequent sign of the times: the dominance of e-commerce, led by Amazon, has led to the decline of other methods of shopping. Main Street shops have shuttered, and perhaps worst of all, shopping malls have borne the brunt of this shift. For many brick-and-mortar stores, the pandemic delivered the death blow that Amazon started, as malls … Read More
Guest Editorial: Happy 30th Birthday Sweet Lady
By Councilwoman Betty Janik Our beloved McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30 years old on October 3, 2024. I applaud the vision of our city leaders who recognized the value of the McDowells and preserved it for posterity. I applaud the wisdom of our citizenry who supported the land acquisition with their vote and dollars. The Preserve has grown to over … Read More