By Scottsdale Pinetop Political fundraising. It might not be the most glamorous or alluring aspect of political campaigns, but it does play a crucial role in getting a candidate elected into office or helping pass important city initiatives. And as we enter into the finals days of Scottsdale’s 2018 elections, the recent results of campaign finance reports help provide some … Read More
Balancing the Best of Scottsdale While Planning for the Future
By Milhaven for Scottsdale Scottsdale is an amazing city that we can be proud to call home. Citizen surveys reveal that Scottsdale residents are extremely satisfied with the quality of city services. Independent rating agencies give us a AAA bond rating for our financial health. We enjoy some of the lowest sales and property tax rates in the region. We have a beautiful city! … Read More
No
Our opinions are generally pro-business. And they can be quite lengthy, depending on the subject. But sometimes proposals are just so gross they deserve a quick no and escort to the door. An example this week was a letter from City of Scottsdale Planning Department staff back to AMA Builders, LLC about a rezoning proposal in north Scottsdale at 118th … Read More
No Hail To The Jarson Hypocrites
We love Scottsdale. We are unabashed enthusiasts for “the best city in America” as Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane likes to say. That’s why we are aggressive and frequent voices towards those trying to run it down. Like Scott and Debbie Jarson of Jarson & Jarson Real Estate, who are actually Paradise Valley residents. They are wrongly and hypocritically opposing a landmark … Read More
The Truth, The Whole Truth And Anything But The Truth
If someone comes before the Scottsdale City Council and while making public remarks flat out misleads (to put it mildly) the community’s governing body, can they be trusted further? Should they? In matters big or small? In matters with the City Council or staff? That’s a fair question to ask in the case of Mr. Joseph Zemaitis. He heads a … Read More
ScottSpite Not Scottsdale: Why Museum Square Makes Sense Not Scott Jarson
Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up. Scott Jarson is a local realtor. He’s one half of Jarson & Jarson Real Estate. The first line of his bio says that he was named “Scott” after “Scottsdale.” Well, based on his recent actions, that’s where his supposed affinity for the community ends. You see, Jarson, who actually lives in Paradise Valley, … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Allegations of illegal Activity and Sexual Misconduct Committed by Former Phoenix Councilperson and Current Candidate for Phoenix Mayor Daniel Valenzuela
The following press release was submitted to the Arizona Progress & Gazette. We would be happy to post a reponse from the Valenzuela campaign if one is available. Earlier this year, a young woman came forward with allegations of illegal activity and sexual misconduct committed by Daniel Valenzuela, a former Phoenix City Councilperson, current candidate for Mayor of the City … Read More
While Others Put Politics First…
By Syms for Arizona While others put politics First, Representative Maria Syms did something about it for Education Representative Maria Syms is the ONLY District 28 House Candidate that: Voted for and passed a 20% raise for public school teachers Voted for and passed a historic $1.5 billion investment in public education Voted for and passed new funding and a $1 billion … Read More
Ensuring Justice for All
By Goldwater Institute Ensuring Justice For All: Texas Judge Rules on Indian Child Welfare Act When Martin Luther King wrote that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere…Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds,” he spoke with that characteristic confidence of his that justice would, in the end, be done … Read More
Guest Editorial: Don’t Be Fooled
By Scottsdale Pinetop Once again the radical fringes of political dishonesty and misinformation are attempting to confuse the voters and sway elections. APS is the champion at doing that. While on my way home, I passed a political yard sign saying “No on Prop 127 – Protect Arizona Schools.” The message attempts to convince Arizona voters to reject the Renewable Energy Standards … Read More