Canyon Trails Towne Center Just Received Zoning Approval for Important Revitalization Elements; Speaks to Economic Development Momentum in West Valley The year was 2013 and Canyon Trails Towne Center, a 90-acre shopping center located at Yuma Road and Cotton Lane in Goodyear was struggling to attract new tenants after the Great Recession. Two key retailers had left the center and … Read More
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko Endorses Shawnna Bolick for Secretary of State
The Arizona 8th District’s own Congresswoman Debbie Lesko announced her endorsement for my campaign by video this morning. “I’ve known Shawnna for many years, and she’s always been a strong conservative that fights for the values that have made our nation great,” said Lesko. A leader in Arizona politics, Congresswoman Lesko served in the State Senate before taking office as … Read More
Guest Editorial: The 2035 General Plan Is a Tax Increase in Disguise
By Tim Stratton Ballots have arrived in your mailbox asking for your vote on whether to approve or reject the 2035 General Plan. For the fiscal health and wellbeing of the City of Scottsdale I urge you to vote no on the plan. There are many opinions on this plan and the spirited community debate is healthy and good to … Read More
Guest Editorial: Not So Fast: The Crazies Must Be Heard
By Ronald Sampson We have previously written about the consistently wise actions coming out of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board, and the many misled parents who decided to aggressively protest these moves, often in disruptive manners. Well now it seems that they have a powerful friend on their side: the Goldwater Institute. For those who are unaware, the … Read More
Bitcoin Real Estate News
Luxury Estate Specialist Johnathon De Young of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Offers Extraordinary Luxury Condominiums for Sale Using Bitcoin, Ethereum or Cash The Cryptocurrency Option Gives Buyers More Options in This New Digital Era Luxury Estate Specialist Johnathon De Young of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in the luxury market, is pleased to announce the availability of … Read More
Scottsdale as a Biotech Hub? Local Firm is Challenging Assumptions
When you think of Scottsdale, what do you think of? A great retirement destination? Golf? Partying in Old Town? One thing you probably don’t think of is biotechnology. Yet one local firm is looking to change that, and making important progress. Scottsdale-based BioLab Sciences recently won the award for Best Bioscience Firm of the Year from the Arizona Bioindustry Association. … Read More
Scottsdale on the Forefront of Tech – Self-Driving Cars Coming to Town
Scottsdale may often be associated with retirement more than technology, but Mayor David Ortega and others at the City Council are looking to change that. In conjunction with General Motors, autonomous, self-driving cars will be coming to our streets sometime in the relatively near future. Observant readers may have noticed that GM cars have been mapping Scottsdale streets for the … Read More
Guest Editorial: Kids These Days – Scottsdale Police Warn About Troubling TikTok Trends
By Alexander Lomax You used to know if you were getting old if you had to tell kids to get off of your lawn. Perhaps now, the proper indicator of getting old is telling kids to get off that TikTok. You are very likely aware of the TikTok app, one focused on short video content that has taken off with … Read More
Shawnna Bolick Releases First Video for Secretary of State
By Shawnna Bolick My campaign released its first video, where I call out current officials who have played politics with our elections. Imagine “what if…” we had secure elections and an SOS office open for business. “In a race filled with self-serving politicians eager to politicize the office of Secretary of State, Shawnna is the only candidate dedicated to putting … Read More
Guest Editorial: Vote YES on General Plan 2035 for the Best Scottsdale
By Betty Janik Please cast your vote and return by mail. Ballot must be received by November 2 at 7 pm. 1. The General Plan 2035 is the result of a strenuous public review process. Members of Council considered hundreds of comments submitted by citizens and citizen groups. Changes were made to the GP 2035 based on these comments. It … Read More