Guest Editorial: The Economics of Masks and COVID

By Recker McDowell — The debate over masks and the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona has become very political. It shouldn’t be. The motivation for wearing a mask (if it is not about protecting the health of seniors and your neighbors) should be about the economy and jobs. We get that the lectures and pushes for mask mandates from … Read More

See The Top States Sending Buyers To Arizona As Cullum Homes Opens On-Site Sales Office

(NORTH SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.)  Scottsdale based and National Custom Home Builder of the Year, Cullum Homes is pleased to announce that the building process has begun on several move-in-ready homes and the new model home that will showcase the Cullum’s greatest collection of golf estates located in The Village at Seven Desert Mountain. To accommodate interested buyers, a new on-site sales … Read More

Signs in Scottsdale: The Best & Worst Campaign Ones So Far

Best Phoenix Suns Look: Becca Linnig Best Photo:  Scottsdale Marlboro Man John Little Best Glam Shot:  Lisa Borowsky Best Dropping Of First Name To Help People Think It Is My More Popular Wife Running For Mayor:  Bob Littlefield Worst Design That Looks Like It Was A Cocopah Middle School Student Council Sign:  Michael Auerbach Best Sign By Worst Mayoral Candidate:  … Read More

Iconic Arizona Estate Goes Up for Auction

(SEDONA, Ariz.) Located just outside of Sedona, in the town of Jerome, 300 Upper Bell Road—known as The Little Daisy—will auction online this month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Luxury Agent Donna Chesler of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Previously offered for $5.9 million, the property will sell with No Reserve to the highest bidder. Bidding will be held June 26-30 via Concierge Auctions’ online marketplace, ConciergeAuctions.com, allowing … Read More

Guest Editorial: Real Change on Racism and Police

By Recker McDowell — The town of Gilbert and Gilbert Police are holding a series of ‘listening sessions’ with residents and business owners about race and policing. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as part of a national effort on the ‘inequality of opportunity’ and how to fix that. These are good moves and … Read More

Henninger: The SCOTT Perspective on Scottsdale Mayor and Council Races

By Don Henninger — We now are in the thick of the race for Scottsdale mayor and City Council seats. Ballots for the Aug. 4 primary will be in our mailboxes within a month. SCOTT co-hosted forums recently for the five mayoral candidates and nine vying for three council seats. They were recorded and I encourage you to take a … Read More

Preserving Paradise Valley From Julie Pace

Response To Recent Events Nears Paradise Valley  As the community continues to heal from the recent events that occurred in downtown Scottsdale on May 30, many residents are seeking answers on its potential impact to Paradise Valley. During these uncertain times, it is important to put what we have learned into action and always prepare for the future as we … Read More

Working Diligently to Keep Paradise Valley Residents Safe

Dear Fellow Paradise Valley Resident: Public safety. With the events of the past few days, weeks and months, the term means something more critical than ever before. The Town of Paradise Valley is focused on promoting public safety in every aspect. From a public health standpoint, we’re working within a set of guidelines designed to help prevent the spread of … Read More