As Andy Warhol once said, everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame, and the proliferation of social media has made that credo much more likely as everyday people are noticed around the world in the matter of hours for sometimes the most random of acts. And when you are trying to be seen and you want to appeal to … Read More
Handicapping the November Election: Legislative District 3
Regular readers know that we have been highlighting local political races that will impact our area and we project how those campaigns might play out in the November election. One district that we don’t find ourselves talking about much however is legislative district 5, which covers all of Scottsdale north of the 101 and also includes Fountain Hills and Carefree. … Read More
Repost: Scottsdale Police Endorse Kwasman for City Council
By Adam Kwasman On Wednesday, August 28th, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) officially announced their endorsement of Scottsdale city council candidate, Adam Kwasman. “The Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) proudly endorses Adam Kwasman for Scottsdale City Council. Adam is a strong supporter of the rights of police employees who strive to make Scottsdale safe and enjoyable for … Read More
The Foundation of a Growing Scottsdale: On the Death of Robert Pettycrew
Anyone who has been in Scottsdale long enough has seen the trajectory of its growth, the transformation from a national afterthought to it becoming a national destination. Much of that happened in the 90’s and into the early 2000’s, and much of that growth is owed to the leaders who manifested it into reality. One of those leaders, former Councilman … Read More
Guest Editorial: Prop 490 No Longer in Limbo
By Councilwoman Betty Janik Prop 490, the sales tax measure to protect and preserve open space, will be on the November Ballot. It has been a tortuous path. The Goldwater Institute filed suit late in the game on behalf of Mayor Lane, Yvonne Cahill, and Susan Wood to block it from the November ballot alleging misleading information. The lower court … Read More
Despite Attempt of Lobbyist Lawyers to Thwart the Will of the People, Popular Parks Initiative Will Be On Scottsdale Ballots in November
By Alexander Lomax It’s been a rollercoaster past week or so for Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve initiative that is designed to replace the 0.2% sales tax used for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with a lower 0.15% sales tax with expanded park maintenance and upkeep services. The very popular initiative brought the ire of the Goldwater Institute, the lobbyist … Read More
Handicapping the November Election: the Congressional District 1 Race
By Tim Stevens Now that the dust has settled in the primary elections last month we are looking forward to some local races that may have an outsized impact on our area and ones that are certain to grab your attention come October. In this case we look at who will represent most of our area in Congress: the race … Read More
Mayors back Adam Kwasman for Scottsdale City Council
Repost from Adam Kwasman On Thursday, August 22nd, six prominent Arizona mayors officially announced their bipartisan support for former state legislator and Scottsdale City Council candidate, Adam Kwasman. The impressive lineup includes endorsements from former Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson, former Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh, former Maricopa Mayors Anthony Smith and Christian Price, and former … Read More
Major Housing Bills Signed Into Law by Governor Hobbs: Are Housing Prices About to Level Off?
For any renters or prospective home buyers in the Phoenix metro area, housing costs are easily one of the biggest concerns and have turned into a political football. As with any significant issue, especially one that impacts an oversized percentage of their voting base, politicians will do their best to at least give the appearance of solving issues. Enter Governor … Read More
Handicapping the November Elections: Legislative District 4
Now that the primaries are behind us, it’s time for us to take a look at how the November general elections may shake out, and we’re going to start with Legislative District 4, which covers most of Scottsdale from Camelback Road to the 101 as well as Paradise Valley. This is one of the more interesting battles in Arizona because … Read More