By Recker McDowell — School districts and universities across Arizona and the country are all wrestling with when and how to reopen for classes. Those decisions are not easy with COVID-19 and Arizona posting the second highest number of cases per capita in the U.S. Teachers and staff are worried about returning to classrooms. Some parents and students are also … Read More
Arizona Opposition to Marijuana Legalization Goes Up in Smoke
PHOENIX (July 21, 2020) — More than 6 in 10 Arizona voters favor marijuana legalization, which will be on the ballot for the second time in four years. According to the most recent Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP) – a monthly tracking poll of 600 likely Arizona General Election Voters — the measure earns broad support along a cross-section of … Read More
Guest Editorial: Necessity is the Mother of Invention
By Recker McDowell — The Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosted its second virtual job fair last week helping to link prospective job applicants with employers including Microchip Technology, Toyota Financial Services and Walgreens in the age of COVID-19. Other business groups, including the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Valley Partnership, have also held virtual events helping connect and inform members. … Read More
John Little: Divide & Conquer
I’m not going to run a campaign based on fear and negativity. I don’t have a wedge issue. I’m not trying to divide people. I’m running my campaign the only way I know how, by just being me – by highlighting my service to the city of Scottsdale for 25 years. I know the ins and outs of this community … Read More
Not Smart
By Recker McDowell — It was great to see Scottsdale City Councilwoman and Mayoral Candidate Suzanne Klapp and Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell at a forum this week hosted by the HeroZona Foundation focused on greater racial and social understanding. We have also noticed Klapp and Rodbell getting some grief on social media for a photo opp at the event … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Close All-Time Record Sale in Fountain Hills
(FOUNTAIN HILLS) — Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty — Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate — is excited to announce its agents represented both sides of the all-time record price sale in Fountain Hills. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty team Pellegrini & DeGeorge Partners (Susan Pellegrini, Karen DeGeorge, & Tony Pellegrini) represented the sellers while Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty … Read More
Community Spotlight: Wellness Coach, Cancer Survivor, Entrepreneur Defied The Odds To Help Others
By Scottsdale Pinetop and Robin Roadrunner — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, building a strong immune system through proper nutrients, physical activity and overall wellness can often be overlooked. But one local entrepreneur and wellness coach believes it is more important than ever before. And she is sharing her personal journey to help others. A mom, entrepreneur, cancer survivor … Read More
Community Creativity: A New Normal for Arts Groups and Events
By Recker McDowell — The COVID-19 pandemic has hit arts groups, galleries, and venues extremely hard. Performances, showings, fundraising events, and festivals have been canceled or postponed. Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts said during a recent digital forum that most arts organizations across the state have had to lay off workers or furlough staff because of COVID-19 … Read More
One Scottsdale Candidate’s ‘Sizzling Singles’ Profile
Staff Report — We came across a feature in Trendsetters magazine from 2017 on a certain Scottsdale City Council candidate who was in a ‘Sizzling Singles’ feature. City Council wannabe Michael Auerbach talked to the magazine about what he was looking for in a significant other – his ideal woman. “The woman I am searching for enjoys intellectual challenges and … Read More
Scottsdale Campaign Finance Reports For Mayor and City Council Races
By Recker McDowell — Candidates for Scottsdale Mayor and City Council have started filing campaign finance reports for the second quarter. The reports outline candidate fundraising from April 1st through June 30th. Mayoral candidates are looking to succeed term-limited Mayor Jim Lane. There are three Scottsdale City Council seats being contested. The primary election is August 4th with potential and … Read More