By Sal DiCiccio, Phoenix City Council District 6 Dear friends, I wanted to pass along five reasons why I support Prop 123, the May 17 special election referendum to help fund Arizona’s public K-12 schools. 1) $3.5 billion – that’s BILLION – for schools without raising taxes! 2) We’re using the state land trust, which exists to support public schools! 3) The state … Read More
Now That’s A Good Fit
What the Thunderbirds are to the Waste Management Phoenix Open the Charros are to Scottsdale spring training. They put on great events and raise ridiculous sums of money for local charities. They are civic service at their best. That’s why we were pleased to read this story recently in the Scottsdale Independent about Dennis Robbins becoming the new executive director … Read More
Being Secretary of State isn't easy
By Ken Bennett I’m sure you’ve seen some of the news coverage regarding the presidential preference election on Tuesday. Numerous voters experienced long lines and waited hours to cast their vote, many staying at polling locations close to 11 PM. As Arizona election officials found out, conducting elections is a complicated and challenging task. Being Secretary of State isn’t easy. … Read More
South Scottsdale Gets More Good News Courtesy Of Mayor Jim Lane
As we have written about before there is much to be excited about if you’re living in or focused on south Scottsdale. From exciting new redevelopments at 64th Street and McDowell to the success of Sky Song and even a relatively new microbrewery the marketplace is abuzz about this revitalizing area. The location is superb, proximate to recreational and transportation … Read More
Surely They Teach Logic Better In Arizona Public Schools
We believe Arizona voters should pass Governor Ducey’s landmark Proposition 123 on May 17th to settle lawsuits over the state’s K-12 public education system. It’s a $3.5 billion injection of new money without raising taxes. The new revenues come from future sales of state land. The measure is an impressive, bi-partisan compromise. Yet, some who have jumped on board, primarily … Read More
Is Scottsdale Out Of Big, Bold Ideas?
Arizona State University is coming to downtown Mesa, after it already helped revitalize downtown Phoenix. A big new regional park is coming to Gilbert, following the resurgence of its downtown. The expansion and enhancement of Margaret Hance Park in Phoenix is impressive. It begs the question does Scottsdale still need big ideas of its own to move the community forward? … Read More
Littlefield The Lilliputian on Residents’ Rights
He Chuckled Like Jabba The Hut Before He Killed Citizen Rights Avid Star Wars fans will remember Jabba The Hutt’s laughter at the beginning of Return of the Jedi. That’s the way many probably feel after reading former Scottsdale City Councilman, defeated State Legislative candidate and current Scottsdale Mayoral candidate Bob Littlefield’s recent tome. After resembling Grumpy during the early … Read More
State Senator Bob Worsley Endorses Proposition 123
PHOENIX — State Senator Bob Worsley has endorsed Proposition 123 citing the massive influx of new dollars for K-12 public schools without raising taxes. “$3.5 billion in K-12 funding without raising taxes and nearly unanimous Senate and House support — It doesn’t get any better than that,” State Senator Bob Worsley said. “Kids win with this plan. Join me in supporting Prop … Read More
Wily Willard
As soon as Willard “Mitt” Romney was elected Governor of Massachusetts he began running for President. After losing the GOP nomination in 2008 he immediately started running again. After being the nominee in 2012 he lost a winnable general election. Then he started calling upon his inner Adlai Stevenson (a 3-time loser for the Democratic nomination for President) and quietly … Read More
Enough is Enough, No Satanic Prayer at Council Meetings
By Scottsdale City Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp There is little about City Council meetings that I cannot tolerate. I support freedom of speech and welcome people to come to the City Kiva and express their opinions about many subjects. My patience is very well established. Fault me if you want, but enough is enough when a Satanist group, not even based … Read More