The results of Scottsdale’s elections are the talk of the town, and other towns. That’s because much of the business and investment community believes the “pro-resident” majority translates into anti-business policies. Many are now suggesting their capital will bypass Scottsdale altogether rather than navigate the political morass they believe is inevitable. As we have said before we hope everyone will … Read More
Bad Form
Following the 2016 Scottsdale mayoral race between Jim Lane and Bob Littlefield we chided the latter for his failure to ever call Mayor Lane and congratulate him. No matter how disappointed or angry a losing candidate may be grace should prevail. Bob Littlefield never did call Lane. Unfortunately, Scottsdale is back to the future as Lisa Borowsky has purportedly not … Read More
The Stella Artois Polo Classic Concludes Reconfigured 2020 Event with Key Victories, Sponsors and Fans Enjoying Socially Distanced Setting
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — One of the most recognizable polo events in the World is now in the books for 2020. The reconfigured, Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Kettle One wrapped up a day of festivities Saturday, November 7th with new victors, and rave reviews from attendees for the socially distanced setting at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As part of the City … Read More
Public Opinion: A Brief Review of 2020 Ticket-Splitting
While there are numerous examples of ticket-splitting between Presidential preference and Congressional preference, our election night poll shows that fully 91% of voters voted a straight ticket. That’s the highest percent in at least twenty years. Why is that important? Considering the fact that President Trump ran significantly better than most observers expected, the straight-ticket voting resulted in the President … Read More
Scottsdale Surprises, Support & Sensibility
Many in the Scottsdale business community are highly disappointed by the November 3rd election results. They are joined by a near uniform dismay from many leaders across the Valley. “What happened in Scottsdale?” has become a familiar refrain. Such observations suggest a reversion to less than a municipal mean is inevitable. We are hopeful when we say that we … Read More
Paradise Valley Quackery
As opposition known, and unknown, continues to grow to an unprecedented redevelopment plan proposed for the Smoketree hotel property in the Town of Paradise Valley, dubious behind the scenes activity make this an even more interesting case. The Paradise Valley Town Council currently has two members that voted against the impressive Ritz-Carlton project still coming to life, against all odds. … Read More
About Last Night . . .
Scottsdale surprised, again, with Tuesday’s election results. Just as it did in the August primary. Some quick observations and opinions. *The typical campaign correlation between spending and winning held true in the case of now Scottsdale City Councilwoman-Elect Tammy Caputi. No one spent, raised or contributed more of their own money. But it didn’t when it came to Tom Durham … Read More
Key Findings: Public Opinion Strategies Election Night Surveys
A First Look At What Happened Yesterday Public Opinion Strategies completed N=1600 interviews last night with 2020 voters. There is a lot more to learn and say about this election, but, here are five initial key takeaways from this work: President Trump won the 30% who voted on Election Day by 26 points (59% for Trump/33% for Biden). Late deciders … Read More
Janik: Call for Calm
By Betty Janik Candidate, Scottsdale City Council This has been an extremely difficult time for our country. Polarizing election, interference from foreign adversaries trying to hack our election, and then there is COVID. But remember, we are a strong nation. We value our democratic form of government. We will persevere. I believe that we will respond peacefully to the election … Read More
From Paris To Scottsdale
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