There is a fascinating debate occurring in Paradise Valley. It’s the ultimate trash talk. In other words, should the tony town move to a single provider of trash or continue with the existing system of some 5 providers? As Mayor Michael Collins has observed things must be pretty good when this is the subject de jour. Interestingly, it’s an argument … Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm running for Senate
By Joe Arpaio I filed the paperwork to run for United States Senate in Arizona to fill the seat that Jeff Flake is leaving behind. I have thought long and hard about this decision. And I did not make it without many discussions with my wonderful wife of over sixty years, Ava. And Ava agrees with me. We cannot sit … Read More
Trash Talk We’re Sherf Of
There’s a member of the Town Council in Paradise Valley named David Sherf. A successful hotel consultant he’s the kind of person who exudes ethics when you meet him. The kind of person any community from Buckeye to Arizona’s toniest town would want to have on its governing body. Sherf didn’t find politics. It found him. Originally appointed to the … Read More
Elect Jim to Restore Public Trust in Arizona
By Jim O’Connor Recently, several friends suggested I clean up the Arizona Corporation Commission. They experienced significant ACC approved increases in power and water rates and they are looking for change. Although retired, I have robust corporate experience worthy of the office. I am running as a Clean Elections candidate so that I can fairly execute the responsibilities of the job, free … Read More
Time To Support Phil
By Sal DiCiccio Dear Friend, I’m writing today on behalf of Phil Lovas, who is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. I’ve known Phil for years and truly believe he’s the best choice to send to Congress. I also believe he has the best chance to win the special primary election on Feb. 27. Phil is a smart, dedicated, family … Read More
Open letter to citizens, staff, family, and friends
By Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers Last week I received a call from the media asking me to comment on Congressman Trent Franks’ pending resignation and wanted to know if I would be forming a committee to run for that office. To say the least, I was stunned. But even more than that, I was forced to look at the possibility … Read More
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Nothing beats sitting at a ballpark on a sunny day, watching your favorite team with a hot dog and ice cold beer in hand. This has become a symbolic scene in American culture and a tradition Peoria Sports Complex celebrates as it kicks off its 25th year. In 1994, Peoria Sports Complex became the first dual-team spring training facility in … Read More
Compelling Candidate Jumps Into 2018 Elections
While U.S. Rep Martha McSally has not formally announced her campaign for the Senate seat, being vacated by Jeff Flake, another strong indication of her pending candidacy came last Thursday when a fellow Republican announced she is launching a campaign for The Congressional District 2 House seat. Lea Marquez-Peterson’s long speculated campaign for Congress is a go. And that’s a … Read More
How effective are AZ schools?
by Team Ducey Friend — Arizona public schools are helping students make real educational gains. A recent New York Times article analyzed school districts across the country to determine whose students were learning the most between 3rd and 8th grades. They found three of the top 20 public school districts in the nation are in Arizona. Students in the Chandler, … Read More
Enough is Enough
As emerging cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault dominate national and local news, the dialogue is shifting towards victims’ inability to discuss abuse, commonly citing confidentiality agreements as the problem. However, Arizona may hopefully be positioning to change this. State Representative Maria Syms, a Republican from Paradise Valley, is saying enough is enough. Last week Syms proposed legislation that … Read More