There’s a special kind of pain reserved for Arizona Cardinals fans, a uniquely torturous experience that somehow manages to feel both fresh and numbingly familiar with each passing season. The latest chapter? Benching Kyler Murray, the franchise quarterback they gave a $230 million contract extension to just two years ago. It’s not just a personnel decision; it’s a billboard announcement … Read More
Guest Editorial: Welcome to Axonville!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: At last night’s Scottsdale City Council meeting the pro-Axon majority – Mayor Borowsky and Councilmembers Kwasman, Whitehead and McAllen – totally sold out to Axon at the expense of Scottsdale residents. They gave Axon everything they wanted, and more! Here are the highlights (I should say lowlights) of last night’s votes: Axon was gifted 600 and … Read More
Official Statement from Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky regarding this afternoon’s City Council agenda items specific to both Axon Enterprise and TAAAZE
“The controversy engulfing the proposed Axon headquarters zoning has split our city and damaged our business-friendly reputation. I do not support building 1,900 apartments in North Scottsdale, but I believe it is in the best interest of our community to find middle ground with Axon to keep them headquartered in Scottsdale. Axon’s apartment project’s future is uncertain, and my hope … Read More
I’m running for a second term as mayor of Paradise Valley
Read the entire op-ed from Mark Stanton here in the Paradise Valley Independent
Scottsdale is Preparing a Charlie Kirk Memorial and I’m Not Sure How I Feel About It
By Alexander Lomax The Scottsdale City Council voted 5-2 to investigate erecting a memorial for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder who was assassinated at a Utah college campus earlier this year. And while I understand the impulse to honor someone with deep Arizona roots, something about this moment feels… premature. Let me be clear: Kirk … Read More
Together, we raised $29,602 for the Scottsdale Food Bank!
By Councilmember Jan Dubauskas We live in an incredibly generous community! Together, we raised $29,602 to upgrade the new Scottsdale Food Bank box truck! With generous donations from Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association, Honor Health, and Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, we will retro-fit our new box truck with a refrigerated box that will allow the Food Bank to collect and … Read More
George Khalaf Enters LD3 AZ House Race
Today, George Khalaf issued the following statement announcing his candidacy for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 3. “As I’ve spoken to Arizonans in my home district and across the state, I’ve found one thing to be clear: We are drawn to optimistic and clear-eyed leaders who can cast a conservative, America-first vision for the future and deliver on … Read More
Hope Out of Pain: A Beautiful Scottsdale Story Born of Tragedy
Sometimes the most beautiful acts of humanity emerge from our darkest moments. In Scottsdale, the Skalina family is discovering this truth as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their 12-year-old son, Dylan. Halloween night 2024 began like any other for Dylan, a spirited young boy who refused to let Type 1 diabetes keep him from trick-or-treating with friends. Despite not … Read More
What Last Tuesday’s Elections Tell Us About Next Year’s Elections in Arizona
By Ronald Sampson Last Tuesday wasn’t just a good night for Democrats; it was a blueprint for what could be coming to Arizona in 2026. Across the country, Democrats secured decisive victories in Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races, with Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill winning by comfortable margins while campaigning heavily on economic issues and cost of living. In … Read More