When Your District’s Art Director Makes Headlines for All the Wrong Reasons

By Alexander Lomax There’s a unique kind of embarrassment that comes with being a Scottsdale resident when your school district makes national news—and it’s not for academic excellence. Victor Michael Bobbett, Scottsdale Unified’s art director since 2018, was arrested in late January for allegedly attempting to smuggle four people into the U.S. for $12,000. According to federal court documents, he … Read More

Guest Editorial: Why You Should Vote for Bob!

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: Everyone who runs for Scottsdale City Council claims to be resident-friendly. But let’s be honest, most vote for overdevelopment after they take office. That’s why, if you want to preserve Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life you should support me in the upcoming city election. In the last ten years I have been … Read More

Chaplik Steps Down from Legislature to Go All-In on Congressional Bid

There’s something worth respecting about a politician who acknowledges he can’t do two jobs at once. Scottsdale Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced this week that he will be resigning from the Arizona Legislature to focus entirely on his campaign for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Chaplik, who has served in the state House since 2019, made the announcement Thursday, flanked … Read More

Scottsdale’s Healthcare Backbone Just Got a National Nod

When Newsweek releases its America’s Best in State Hospitals list, it’s not handing out participation trophies. The rankings are based on data: clinical outcomes, patient safety, nursing quality, and peer recommendations from medical professionals. So when three HonorHealth Scottsdale medical centers landed on the 2026 list, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone paying attention. It was confirmation of what the … Read More

Guest Editorial: Municipal Authority Needs to Be Protected

By Michelle Ugenti-Rita I would like to take this opportunity to share with you how my tenure serving in the Arizona State legislature will bring experience and a unique perspective to the Council. During my first term in the House of Representatives, I was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Government Committee, which had jurisdiction over legislation directly impacting … Read More

Hugh Lytle For Arizona Governor Releases Path To Victory In Year of the Independent

by Hugh Lytle for Governor MEMORANDUM To: Supporters and Key Stakeholders From: Max Fose, General Consultant and Bo Harmon, Campaign Manager Re: The Path to Victory for an Independent Candidate in Arizona Arizona Is Now an Independent State According to the Arizona Secretary of State, as of January 2026: 1,550,556 registered Republicans (35.8%) 1,219,616 registered Democrats (28.2%) 1,561,853 registered Independents … Read More