A lot of cities like to talk a lot about “regional cooperation.” The notion goes that if we all just get a long we’ll all be better for it. Well, in the case of Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community let’s take a closer look. A couple of decades back it’s fair to say relations between the … Read More
Sometimes, It’s The Little Things
How do you know you’re in Scottsdale? The beautiful view of the McDowell Mountains? Indian Bend Wash? A vibrant downtown? Terrific public art? They all play a role. But then there is a little thing. Like bus stops. Nowhere else in the Valley is such thought given to their aesthetic. In Scottsdale they are interesting, even noteworthy. But in other … Read More
AZGOP Leadership Candidates Announced
Party Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary to be Elected Jan 28th PHOENIX – Chairman Robert Graham announced the list of candidates seeking the Arizona Republican Party’s top three elected officer positions. Additional nominations for these positions can be made from the floor at the party’s January 28th Organizational Meeting, taking place at the Church for the Nations in Phoenix and starting at 9 … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*On January 8th new Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson takes over from interim one Brian Biesemeyer. It’s the best municipal trade since the Phoenix Suns absconded Charles Barkley from the Philadelphia 76ers. Biesemeyer found bureaucracy to be bucolic. That Scottsdale continued to succeed despite his management speaks to just how special a place it is. Thompson has an energy, expertise … Read More
30 Years of Promoting Scottsdale Tourism
Bt Rachel Sacco This year marks Experience Scottsdale’s 30th anniversary, and we are kicking off a yearlong celebration hallmarking three decades of promoting travel and tourism in Scottsdale. We wanted to start that celebration with a sincere thank you to our members, partners, stakeholders and supporters. Thank you for being a part of the Experience Scottsdale story – whether you … Read More
Together we can make our great city even better
By Scottsdale City Councilmember Virginia Korte As 2016 is winding down and with Christmas less than one week away, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and also a Happy New Year. I hope you, your family and friends have a safe and peaceful holiday season. Soon the City Council will return to work — so I want to … Read More
Selfish Bastard
The songs. The homecomings. The Proms. The friendships. The cheerleading. The college pursuits. The first loves. The buddies in the locker room. The playoffs. There are certain things we never forget about high school. Yet, in the case of Notre Dame Prep football players were robbed this year of memories that go with playing in the playoffs due to the … Read More
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Well, it certainly took the Scottsdale City Council long enough, but they appear to have found a terrific City Manager. Former Casa Grande City Manager Jim Thompson is the chosen one, after three rounds and eighteen months of interviews. The community will soon come to appreciate the erudite Thompson for his energy and purpose. He’s not one to belabor the … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*Bob Littlefield still hasn’t called Jim Lane to congratulate him on the Scottsdale Mayor’s race. And they’ve been together at events. #Classless *Are the Democrats going to produce any sacrificial lamb to run against Doug Ducey in 2018? Or just pass altogether? *A big light rail fight could be coming to Chandler, Arizona *Soon, Cave Creek Mayor Vince Francia will … Read More
News release: Permenent Land Endowment Trust Fund Outperformed Most U.S. Endowments
PHOENIX – As 2016 comes to a close, the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund has beat industry benchmarks by a wider margin than in previous years. “This is recognition of the hard work and incredible staff at the State Treasurer’s office,” Treasurer DeWit said. The fund beat many of the large public investment funds in the United States including CalPERS, … Read More