As Mayor Jim Lane said in his 2012 re-election campaign Scottsdale is the best city in America. Hyperbole took him one step further in last week’s State of the City when he called his community “the best city in the world.” But even great cities have changes and challenges. For “The West’s Most Western Town” it has been to keep … Read More
I'm Voting YES On Prop 123
By Governor Doug Ducey I’m voting YES on Prop 123 on May 17 because it’s vital to ensuring Arizona’s teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed in the classroom. Click here to learn more This initiative puts $3.5 billion into Arizona’s public K-12 schools over the next ten years WITHOUT raising taxes. When it comes to public education, Arizona … Read More
From A Stadium To The Smithsonian
After serving on the Scottsdale City Council nearly 3 decades ago when he basically saved the Cactus League from extinction Jim Bruner was elected to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Well regarded and well liked Bruner was the prohibitive favorite for an attractive new congressional district. Then Jerry Colangelo got to thinking about bringing Major League Baseball to town. … Read More
Adults Arrive In Arcadia via ASU
Among the many reasons for attending a college or university is problem solving. They teach it. And you’re supposed to learn it, directly and indirectly through maturation and matriculation. Here in the Valley Arizona State University doesn’t just teach it, they lead by example. When revitalization of the old Los Arcos Mall site at Scottsdale and McDowell Roads became intractable, … Read More
Developing a Community-Wide Dialogue About Our Transportation Needs
By Virginia Korte Sustaining Our Scottsdale Way of Life I am a consensus builder – because I believe the best outcomes are created when people come together and agree on a course of action. That means making sure everyone has a voice in the decision-making process, no matter what the issue. One of the things that makes our city so … Read More
Odds & Starts To The Week
*With the retirement of long-time Maricopa County Supervisor Andy Kunasek, Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates becomes the prohibitive favorite in the race to replace. It will be interesting to see if anyone of significance steps forward for what may be a fool’s mission. *Celebrity pollster Frank Luntz will be making a Paradise Valley appearance this week at a fundraiser benefiting … Read More
Exciting News
By Bill Gates Dear Friends and Supporters: Yesterday, I announced my intention to run for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy left by retiring County Supervisor Andy Kunasek. During his time on the Board, Andy has been a great public servant, role model, and friend. Please join me in thanking him for his selfless public service … Read More
My Difficult Decision
By Matt Salmon For the past three years, I’ve enjoyed meeting so many of you, both in Washington and around the beautiful East Valley. Unfortunately, this great honor brings with it a heavy price tag. Spending so much time in Washington, D.C. means I get to spend very little of it back home with my beautiful wife Nancy and my … Read More
How To Put More Style In Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Height & Density Requests
We are fans of what Scottsdale Fashion Square is seeking to redevelop and stay relevant in a rapidly changing retail landscape. But it is a lot. While Mayor Lane and others have turned off the subsidy spigots for developers generous heights are another form of the same. That’s why the Scottsdale City Council shouldn’t simply be acquiescent obligers. They should … Read More
Revival Road & 2022 GOP Craziness
Today’s bombshell announcement that popular and principled U.S. Congressman Matt Salmon would not seek re-election is a political earthquake in Arizona Republican circles. Kudos poured in from diverse voices such as Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Kyrsten Sinema. All of the kind words are deserved. Now attention will turn to Salmon’s possible replacement. Whoever wins the GOP primary in August will … Read More