Transforming the 32-acre Margaret Hance Park in central Phoenix to something more akin to Central Park is the best planning idea in the Valley today. Read about it here. We hope the “Hance Park Conservancy” is one day regarded like the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in Scottsdale. There, volunteers and fundraisers alike act as stewards for one of the great preserves … Read More
From Prop 123–WATCH: Fred DuVal's Support
Fred DuVal, the 2014 Democratic nominee for Governor, just endorsed Proposition 123. Read his statement, here. He is standing shoulder to shoulder with Governor Ducey and thousands of parents and educators to put our kids and teachers first. And we’ve got an new TV ad to prove it. Watch the video here. Mr. DuVal and Governor Ducey don’t always agree but they agree Prop … Read More
Galloping Gallego?
There used to be a popular soap opera called As The World Turns. The same title could apply to the prologue unfolding for the 2019 Mayor’s race in the City of Phoenix. Due to term limits popular incumbent Greg Stanton will not be able to seek re-election. But former City Councilman Tom Simplot has made it known he wants the … Read More
Exploring All Transportation Options
By Dan Schweiker Transportation has always been near and dear to my heart. I first experienced the valley’s roads in 1978 when I arrived in Arizona in my un-air conditioned 1976 Honda Civic. A lot has changed since then, but one thing remains the same – we need an interconnected transportation system that moves people, goods, and services. There is no … Read More
How Do You Spell Bob Littlefield? H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E
Former Scottsdale City Councilman Bob Littlefield and failed Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives thinks Scottsdale is a terrible place to live and be. Just listen to him. When he’s not sounding Area 51 he makes Scottsdale sound like Blythe. If you think our community Hades Bob is your guy. Now he’s running for Mayor. We’re sorry to … Read More
Odds & Ends To The Week
*Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu is showing a lot of resilience as he tries to become the Republican nominee in Arizona’s First Congressional District. That’s according to a new poll out this week albeit by his own pollster. In boxing terms we’re going to find out what kind of chin Babeu has when the pointed attacks about his private life … Read More
Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny Endorses Proposition 123
PHOENIX — Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny today endorsed Proposition 123 citing the resources it will provide teachers and students throughout the next 10 years. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) estimates that Chandler Unified School District will receive more than $9 million this year alone if Prop 123 passes. “I’m supporting Prop 123 because it’s going to provide our schools, teachers and … Read More
Does Bob Make Kathy Wear A Berka Too?
Through three terms and twelve years on the Scottsdale City Council there stood Kathy Littlefield, next to her office holding husband Bob. Never one to interrupt, never one to take the limelight from him. But as Bob realized term limits were approaching in 2014 he decided he couldn’t live without a political title. He ran for the Arizona House of … Read More
Grumpy Wouldn’t Be Good For Scottsdale
In making our point here we certainly don’t mean to imply the Scottsdale City Council to be the Seven Dwarfs. Indeed, many of them stand tall to make the city the envy of the country. Many of them would be standouts on any city council. But when Bob Littlefield served on the same City Council until being defeated several years … Read More
BREAKING: New Poll Results
by Paul Babeu Have you seen the latest poll? It has us up big in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.35% of voters have rallied behind me, and our campaign, which has given us a 27-point lead. This is all great news, and wouldn’t be possible without you and all of your help. The liberals in Arizona want no part of facing … Read More