By ScottsdaleBlogger With cancel culture as cutthroat as it is, many people need to be even more concerned about the things they may have said in the past. Arizona Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly is continually under the spotlight as a political figure and nevertheless made this mistake. Two years ago, Mark Kelly was speaking at the Boy Scouts … Read More

Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week.  #LocalBuzz: Q & A With Scottsdale City Council Candidate Betty Janik Betty Janik gathered 30,753 votes in the August 4th primary election, which made her the top vote-getter among all city council candidates and will move on to the November 3rd … Read More

There’s no doubt Scottsdale is a warm, inviting community. But this should no longer be a continuing excuse not to adopt a more compelling city non-discrimination ordinance.  Indeed, it’s the very reason it should.  Be a beacon, a leader.  It would be like America failing to proselytize about the benefits of democracy.   For many years this goal has been … Read More

We have not been advocates for Dave Ortega as Scottsdale’s next Mayor.  But it doesn’t mean we can’t recognize the smart, effective campaign he’s run to date. Ortega, whether it was during a successful run for City Council previously or in a losing bid for Mayor in 2004, has always had a base of support in southern Scottsdale.  But leading … Read More

By Gilbert Guru Holland Smith, an up and coming Instagram Influencer based in Chandler, has recently used her growing following to spread a positive message in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent college graduate was contacted by Arizona Department of Health Sciences (ADHS) to utilize her following to promote its #MaskUpAZ initiative. Holland Smith, who typically uses her … Read More

By Shea Lincoln Howard Myers moved to North Scottsdale in 1996 and quickly got involved in local politics. He was a vocal and tireless supporter of the creation of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve but corrected us when asked if he was a pioneer of the effort. He says that honor belongs to a long list of advocates . They include … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Betty Janik and her husband have lived in Scottsdale for over 16 years. She was the co-founder of the Protect Our Preserve PAC, the citizen led committee behind Proposition 420. She served as the President for the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale (COGS) and a member of the 2019 of For The Best Scottsdale PAC, the campaign that … Read More

Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week.  Scottsdale’s Dos Equis Woman Teacher. Preacher. Author. Activist. It’s quite an impressive title for one of Scottsdale’s most interesting residents. And a title that fits Paula Sturgeon perfectly. Read full story here. #LocalBuzz Q&A With Scottsdale City Council Candidate John Little … Read More

By Gilbert Guru Desperate times call for desperate measures. The finances behind any campaign play a direct role in getting a candidate elected to office, especially in tight political races. This is particularly true for Arizona’s U.S. Senate race. Recent campaign finances show Martha McSally $15 million dollars behind her opponent Mark Kelly in the fundraising battle. This is especially … Read More

Have there been many lower points in Scottsdale’s history than when public safety leadership let rioters sack its citadel – aka Scottsdale Fashion Square – earlier this year? Botched is a kind word for the decision-making and approach, especially after the consequences to Old Town’s many small businesses, particularly its Arts District. So we are probably not the only ones … Read More