Their monkey wrench gang vitriol and antics are almost enough to get even us to reverse our opposition to the Desert Discovery Center. Almost. But what can’t be denied is how swiftly the “NO DDC” group’s political stock has fallen since November 8th. They went all in for Bob Littlefield in his challenge to Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. He got … Read More
Desert Discovery Center Community Workshop
By: Virginia Korte The city of Scottsdale and our nonprofit partner, Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale, Inc., invite you to a public workshop regarding the proposed concept for the Desert Discovery Center. Please join us as we introduce you to our experience designer – Thinc Design – and architect – Swaback Partners. They will be leading you through a workshop that … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*Dan Schweiker may take another run for the Scottsdale City Council in 2018. All three incumbents – Linda Milhaven, David Smith and Kathy Littlefield – are suggesting they will run too. *As the Scottsdale City Manager saga turns . . . it appears that new candidates will be interviewed in early December with a decision possible December 8th. *If lobbyist Jim … Read More
Get A Clue
In Scottsdale even winners apparently whine too. After the Scottsdale Mayor’s “Laneslide” victory Tuesday night and subject council election results the Arizona Republic and Parker Leavitt properly interviewed candidates for a story. Expectedly Bob Littlefield didn’t congratulate Lane on a race well run. Indeed, he still to this day hasn’t had the class to call with congratulations. Littlefield carped about … Read More
Scottsdale Embarrassments
Part I: City Manager Search A key rule in life and business is when something isn’t working don’t keep doing the same thing. Change course. That’s certainly in order now that the Scottsdale City Council has again failed to reach consensus on a new City Manager, which is long overdue. It’s confounding that the apparent direction from council is to … Read More
Scottsdale 2016 Election Winners & Losers
Winner: Jim Lane. The incumbent ran the best candidate campaign since Robert Pettycrew’s shoe-string council victory in 1994, one of Drinkwater’s waltzes, or perhaps ever. He raised big money, the most in Scottsdale history. That’s what good campaigns do. He spent it wisely. Lane messaged smartly and took it to Bob Littlefield, a name who had never lost a municipal … Read More
Rally with Donald J Trump, Jr. in Gilbert, Friday at 10:45 am
The people of Arizona face a critical decision this year: continue with the failed policies of corrupt career Washington politicians or support common sense solutions that will make America great again. Mr. Trump has tapped into the frustration that many voters feel across the state and our nation. We’re excited to hear Donald Trump Jr. speak as we work … Read More
Former State Senator Andy Biggs Applauds FBI Decision to Re-Open Investigation into Clinton E-mails
By: Former State Senator Andy Biggs I applaud the FBI for doing the right thing and re-opening their investigation into Hillary Clinton’s e-mail. Secretary Clinton could be less than two weeks from becoming the next Commander-in-Chief of the greatest country on the planet, and the American people deserve to know everything about her handling of confidential and classified information. We cannot … Read More
Former U.S. Representative John Shadegg Asks for Help Supporting Bob Burns
By: John Shadegg, Former U.S. Representative Election Day is less than two weeks away and I would be honored if today you can join me in making a donation to Bob’s campaign to help him cross the finish line. It has certainly been a long campaign. Bob reached out to me early on for help. Even as an incumbent running … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*He endorsed Trump, but he will likely be responsible for his demise. He is Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, an impressive congressional nominee who is getting precious little help from national Republicans due to the GOP having to defend more seats than they had hoped this year. Prediction: If Babeu loses his congressional race look for him to move to … Read More