Scottsdale’s first mayoral debate earlier this week was a mundane affair. But it did reinforce a central tenant in the race: there are two lanes to the November run-off. Gaining an outright win in August is highly improbable for any candidate. That means two will move on to an election in November. How is this likely to take shape? Think … Read More
Most Significant Private Art Investment in Scottsdale History: Redevelopment Plans Would Mature And Evolve Scottsdale’s Entertainment District When Economy Needs Investments, Jobs
(SCOTTSDALE) — A redevelopment proposal would mature and take Scottsdale’s Entertainment District to a more sophisticated level when the community and local economy need it most, according to the owner of some 30 properties in the area. The Scottsdale Collective will help diversify the city’s economy with needed investments and new jobs while COVID-19 continues to decimate the tourism industry. … Read More
Derouin: Time to Outlaw Dark Money for Councilmembers
By James Derouin — The Scottsdale City Council did the wrong thing when it accepted the Independent Ethics Panel report in the Guy Phillips’ matter. That is because the report created two immense loopholes in the City’s Ethics Code, thereby creating new vehicles for “dark money” for Councilmembers and Council candidates as well. The Panel was applying an ordinance that … Read More
First Takes On Scottsdale’s First Mayoral Debate
The just concluded Scottsdale mayoral debate, the campaign’s first, was hosted by the community’s Chuck Todd, Independent Newspapers’ Terrance Thornton. Here are the highlights: *Former City Councilman David Ortega’s “State of the Union” backdrop gets best Zoom look. Bob Littlefield gets the worst for looking like he was playing a DJ in a dorm room. *Ortega’s parroting of Littlefield’s anti-City … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents One-Of-A-Kind Safe Sanctuary, Hidden Ranch In Its Own Private Valley
(CAVE CREEK, Ariz.) — Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is excited to present a one-of-a-kind 38-acre hidden, secluded ranch in its very own private valley with rare artesian wells. The historic Golden Star Ranch in Cave Creek is a safe sanctuary with lush gardens and iconic views. The gated property brings new meaning to peacefulness and getting away … Read More
Location & Scottsdale Sapience
While on the Scottsdale City Council Bob Littlefield and David Ortega voted for the Scottsdale Waterfront and two buildings there with 150’ heights. Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips voted for the same heights at Scottsdale Fashion Square and the proposed Museum Square. Scottsdale City Councilwomen Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead also supported 150’ heights for Museum Square. We think all … Read More
Durham and Janik: A Proposal for Reforming Scottsdale’s Ethics Code
By Tom Durham and Betty Janik — The Scottsdale Ethics Code has been in the news lately, largely due to the ethics complaint filed against Council member Guy Phillips. On May 5, 2020 a panel of three independent judges (the “Ethics Panel”) held that Mr. Phillips had not committed any ethical violations. At the May 19 meeting of the City Council, the … Read More
Memorial Day Address by Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr. Costa Mesa, California, Monday, May 25, 1981
Twenty-five years ago, a newly naturalized American citizen wrote: “You who have been born in America, I wish I could make you understand what it is like not to be an American — not to have been an American all your life — and then suddenly, with the words of a man in flowing robes, to be one, for that … Read More
Guest Editorial: Chandler Gets Creative to Help Restaurants
By Recker McDowell — Restaurants are fighting for survival amidst COVID-19. They need all the help they can get to avoid closing permanently and adding to the more than 39 million jobs already lost to the pandemic. The city of Chandler is doing its part by transforming a downtown park into a beer garden and picnic area where diners picking … Read More
Shock of Coronavirus Begins to Wear Off for Americans
Coronavirus Tracking Update Three months after the start of the crisis and two months after the start of this tracking poll, the shock of coronavirus begins to wear off as Americans move towards returning to their normal lives. According to our latest data, the final in this series of tracking, the number of Americans that are at least somewhat worried … Read More