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

The Scottsdale Independent is an invaluable source of local news.  And so it was again with a recent posting of an opinion piece by the former First Gentleman of Scottsdale, Larry Manross.  His wife, Mary, served as Scottsdale Mayor from 2000-2008. Click here to read the full opinion piece. It wasn’t much of a surprise that Larry declared his support … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Local businesses create the unique fabric of our communities. They are owned by local entrepreneurs, employ their neighbors, develop relationships with regulars and find ways to give back. But the effects of the coronavirus and statewide shutdowns have caused many of our favorite businesses to close permanently or adapt to new ways of serving the community, leaving … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop In a time of immense political divisiveness and strife there is never a shortage of disparaging comments on social media. That is why it is so refreshing to see politicians put animosity and political agendas aside to work together for the public good. In a social media post last week, former Phoenix councilmember Daniel Valenzuela announced that … Read More

By Lincoln Shea Former Scottsdale City Manager John Little is one of six top vote-getters in the August 4th primary which means he will move on to the November 3rd General Election. His face, and his moustache, are familiar to anyone who has followed politics in Scottsdale. He has served as Chief of Staff to legendary Mayor Herb Drinkwater. He … Read More

The Arizona scientist that swapped nuclear fusion for COVID medical grade materials By Scottsdale Pinetop and Robin Roadrunner Three decades after its release, the multi-generational slacker Marty McFly and overzealous nuclear scientist “Doc” Brown from Back to the Future have continued to captivate a wide-spread audience like few other films could. In fact, this was the exact inspiration for aspiring … Read More