It was a great movie, La La Land that is. But it’s not a place we desire to see members of Scottsdale’s governing body go. In the past we’ve been great fans of David Smith. Business experience. Financial acumen . Good person. A balanced understanding of those things that made for Scottsdale’s uniqueness. Who wouldn’t want someone like that in … Read More
Paradise Valley Parlor Games
On May 6th the race for the Kentucky Derby resumes. For two of the most exciting minutes in sports jockeying will abound during the run for the roses. But in Paradise Valley a different kind of race has already begun, almost two full years ahead of when Mayor Michael Collins will pass the baton to his successor. That’s because … Read More
Ahead Of Our Time
On January 7, 2014, we raised the question of why, in this age of Phoenix political correctness, Mayor Stanton wasn’t staying true to his roots, and fighting to rename Squaw Peak Drive. Here’s a link. Well, it looks like he’s finally found time. And stirred up a lot of controversy based on this recent front page article in the Arizona … Read More
Scottsdale Audibles Can Help The City Win Games
To orchestrate an amazing comeback in the Super Bowl, as Tom Brady did, one doesn’t acquiesce to the rote. Quarterbacks have to call new plays on the spot, based on the information and defense they are seeing. In Scottsdale, our quarterbacks are the City Council. And some time ago they made a decision to deconstruct the “Big Tent” at WestWorld … Read More
Obamacare Replacement That Works for AZ
By Team Ducey Friend , Governor Ducey has repeatedly called for an Obamacare replacement that works for Arizonans.Last week, he discussed with The Washington Examiner how Congress should move forward replacing the Affordable Care Act. Here are a few highlights: “We want flexibility to adapt healthcare regulations that reflect what our states’ citizens need.” “We want to ensure that the … Read More
Really Tough Times For Paradise Valley
A community spawned by the likes of William Rehnquist, Sandra Day O’Connor and Barry Goldwater is bound to be something special. But a quick review of the tony township’s current in-box isn’t just special, it’s extraordinary. *A new version of the beloved Mountain Shadows hotel is set to open March 7th, along with an equally loved “Short Course,” the renamed … Read More
Sticking To His Guns
Yesterday was Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane’s birthday. It was also his annual State of the City address, attended by a record 460 people. That’s a testament to his leadership, and the landslide election victory he had in November. But the most surprising part of his speech wasn’t his dedicatory remarks about the “best city in America,” it was in … Read More
ASU Center to teach community about thriving in a desert
Partnership between ASU, Scottsdale’s Desert Discovery Center to produce research, exhibits about local environment There’s nothing new about Arizona residents looking for sustainable ways to live in the desert, but a recent United Nations report has made the matter a worldwide concern. Because of climate change, the UN says that by 2030 almost half of the global population will be living … Read More
Together we can make our great city even better.
By Scottsdale Councilmember Virginia Korte Last week we took the first significant step in solving our city’s infrastructure issues. Mayor Lane appointed me and Councilmembers Guy Phillips and David Smith to a new Council Capital Improvement Project Subcommittee. The three us will be officially confirmed at the Council meeting on Tuesday, February 21st. Recently, the city staff presented more than … Read More
Right On The Mark
There are gadflies at City Halls. Every town or city has one, two or more. And then there are gadflies. Like big gad, horse flies. They don’t come any uglier or smellier than Mark Stuart in Scottsdale. It’s not that he’s anti-establishment. Nothing much wrong with that. It’s that he’s in La La Land. But his music isn’t pretty. And … Read More