(SCOTTSDALE) – Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, Scottsdale based Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce The Power of 4 – Anne Morrisey, Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin and Kathleen Benoit were recently recognized in the 2020 REAL Trends “The Thousand.” The annual report is a summary of the top 1,000 independent real estate agents and teams in … Read More
Closing Golf Courses Can Be Bogeys For Neighborhoods: But One Ahwatukee Community May Show A Compelling Way Forward
Many golf courses are closing across the country and Arizona, which can be perplexing for neighborhoods. This means that innovation, adaptability, and creativity can’t just be redevelopment buzzwords these days. They are requirements. Fortunately, these ideals appear to be the approach for creating a new community park and greenbelt at the closed down Club West Golf Course in Ahwatukee. If … Read More
Community Heroes: Helping The Homeless
By Recker McDowell — Being homeless in Phoenix is brutal in the summer with the relentless heat. The situation for the homeless and transients is even more dangerous now with COVID-19 and Arizona’s rise in cases. This makes the work of shelters, social services workers, and volunteers even more essential to our communities and our neighbors in need. They are … Read More
Guest Editorial: A Cool Mural, Cool Art in Scottsdale
By Recker McDowell The arts are one of Scottsdale’s endearing and enduring brands. They help make the city a cool place to visit and hang out. So, when we see a skirmish between the city of Scottsdale and the Dilla Libre restaurant and its cool mural. We are siding with the restaurant and the cool art. The city of Scottsdale … Read More
Betty Janik: Whose endorsement do you think I care about the most?
To Scottsdale Voters, As a City Council member, being able to cooperate and collaborate with other Council members, staff, boards, commissions, and the citizens of Scottsdale matters. I have received endorsements from individuals who represent all geographical areas of the City and the political spectrum. However, it is the endorsement of the citizens that is my first priority. I ask for your vote … Read More
Deciphering Political Attacks . . . In Scottsdale
It can be unusual in a multi-candidate race for one candidate to attack another. Pox on both of their houses can be the result with other candidates benefitting. So, when Scottsdale City Council candidate Betty Janik “attacked” another, John Little, it was conspicuous. We do not use “attack” pejoratively. Pointing out a fellow competitor’s record is fair game. But what … Read More
Scottsdale Mayoral Candidate David Ortega Opposed The McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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John Little: My Commitment to Education and the City
Dear Scottsdale Educators and Education Advocates: There are many reasons to love Scottsdale. At the top of this list is our city’s renowned school system, which boasts the nation’s most passionate and dedicated education professionals. I have always believed that a community’s success in both the short and long term depends on its schools. In the next few years, we … Read More
Guest Editorial: A Time To Step Up For Local Galleries, Artists
By Recker McDowell — Recent stories in the Arizona Republic by Elizabeth Montgomery outline the challenges faced by art galleries and how they are navigating COVID-19 and its impacts. The stories feature great local galleries, including the Art One Gallery in Scottsdale which showcases emerging artists. Art One has been helping local and young artists showcase their work for 27 … Read More
Campaign Signs Pointing Out Scottsdale Mayoral Candidate David Ortega’s Opposition To The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Vanish Just Days After They Were Placed
(SCOTTSDALE) In order to prevent the pristine desert in northern Scottsdale from disappearing, the City of Scottsdale created the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Now, campaign signs that point out Scottsdale Mayoral Candidate David Ortega opposed the Preserve are disappearing. Numerous signs which read “He Opposed the Preserve” were placed next to David Ortega road signs throughout Scottsdale. Several days later more … Read More