The home stretch is always a particularly interesting time in elections. Accusations fly and the competitive juices flow. Yet, it should also be a time to say thank you to those who have the guts to step into the arena and serve. To get there is not easy. Campaigning and its consequences are like being on a thrill ride at … Read More
The Paradise Valley Town Council And Planning Commission Shouldn’t Bail Out A Developer Who Made A Bad Deal
Government is being asked to help and bail out a lot of things these days. But there is no more egregious example locally than in the Town of Paradise Valley. First, we’re going to let you in on a dirty little secret. Voracious developers often overpay for land because they believe one or both of the following. The market will … Read More
BREAKING: In Arizona, Presidential and U.S. Races Still Tight Two Weeks Out From Election Day
Phoenix, AZ (October 20, 2020) Data Orbital is pleased to announce the results of its latest statewide, live-caller survey of likely general election voters. The survey was conducted from October 16 – 18, 2020. As we have tracked consistently all cycle, President Trump remains behind Vice President Biden. 41.9% of likely voters selected President Trump, 47.1% of voters selected Vice President … Read More
Breaking News: Arizona Republican Party Announces Endorsements
Staff Report – Just in – The Arizona Republican Party has announced their official Republican Candidate recommendations for Arizona Legislative District 23 and Maricopa County. The General Election is November 3rd with early voting currently underway. As of Monday October 19th, 549,551 ballots have been returned statewide according to Data Orbital. President: Donald J. Trump Vice President: Mike Pence Senate: … Read More
Special Feature: Most Read Stories From This Week
Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Disqualifying David Ortega For Mayor Now a candidate for Mayor in 2020, former Councilman and current landlord lobbyist David Ortega proclaims his regard for the Preserve, clearly one of Scottsdale’s greatest achievements. Yet, who led the opposition to the Preserve in … Read More
Breaking News: Scottsdale Campaign Finance Reports For Mayor and City Council Races
Staff Report – Candidates for Scottsdale Mayor and City Council have started filing campaign finance reports for the third quarter. The reports outline candidate fundraising from July 19th through September 30th. Mayoral candidates David Ortega and Lisa Borowsky are looking to succeed term-limited Mayor Jim Lane. There are three City Council seats up for grabs with Tammy Caputi, John Little … Read More
How The West Was Won: Former Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs Reflects On The Pivotal Years She Held Office
Editor’s note: Few, if any, in recent memory have had a greater impact on the City of Glendale than Elaine Scruggs who served as Mayor from 1993 to 2013. During her tenure, Glendale attracted University of Phoenix Stadium. The city built the Gila River Arena to host the Arizona Coyotes and the Camelback Ranch spring training home for the Los … Read More
Impressions On First “In-Person” Scottsdale Mayoral Debate
By Scottsdale Cosmopolite Last month, mayoral candidates Lisa Borowsky and Dave Ortega debated at the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center in the first and only in-person debate of the political cycle. With limited in-person attendance, topics varied from political divides, attainable housing, remote work environments, small businesses, economic upgrades, transportation and the pandemic. Moderator for the debate was lawyer Kurt Brueckner. … Read More
Special Feature: Most Read Stories From This Week
Staff Report – A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Disqualifying David Ortega For Mayor Now a candidate for Mayor in 2020, former Councilman and current landlord lobbyist David Ortega proclaims his regard for the Preserve, clearly one of Scottsdale’s greatest achievements. Yet, who led the opposition to the Preserve in … Read More
Former Scottsdale City Councilman & Mayoral Candidate Couple Outline 2020 Endorsements
By David N. Smith and Diana M. Smith It’s decision time! Besides choosing among the national and state candidates for office, it is time for Scottsdale citizens to elect a new Mayor and three Councilmembers. As thirty-five-year residents of Scottsdale, Diana and I know all the candidates for Mayor and Council. When friends ask us, “Who should we vote for?”, … Read More