John Little: Think Cleaner. Think Better. Think Solar

By John Little — Solar energy isn’t just about saving the world. It’s also about saving money, creating living wage jobs, cutting air pollution, and putting a strong public face on the clean and wholesome brand of our city. Over the last 50 years, hundreds of Arizonans have stepped up to advocate strongly for solar energy. Despite their herculean efforts … Read More

The SCOTT Perspective

By Don Henninger — The sounds of silence often can be damaging. That point comes to light after recent events in Scottsdale have presented an image to the national and international media that does not reflect the values embraced by the majority of community and business leaders in the city. Some of those images have harmed the city’s reputation, and … Read More

Lost

It was the landmark ABC show a few years back.  And it clearly describes landlord lobbyist David Ortega’s quinquennial-like standing for Scottsdale Mayor. There are many reasons Ortega will never be Mayor of Scottsdale. But the latest may be our favorite and take the cake. Despite Ortega’s campaign resembling one Rip Van Winkle might have run, he actually did get … Read More

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Recognized on 2020 REAL Trends ‘The Thousand’ Rankings

(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