Driving through north Scottsdale these days can bring a twinge of sadness. The beloved site that once housed the city’s most enduring watering hole, Greasewood Flat, is now being bladed for new homes. The same fate is set for the acres once hosting Pinnacle Peak Patio. Sure, businesses come and they go. But the inability of these particular owners to … Read More
Kate Brophy McGee Announces Candidacy for Arizona Senate
Phoenix, AZ – After hearing of Senator Driggs’ decision to not pursue a fourth term in the Arizona Senate, Kate Brophy McGee announced her intention to run for the newly vacated seat with the following statement: “Senator Driggs and his family have had a long and distinguished career in public service for our great state. Senator Driggs has served his … Read More
A Republican Guy?
Guy Phillips first ran for the Scottsdale City Council in 2010. That was the year of the Tea Party. With little money Phillips, a rock-ribbed Republican, rode the wave to a surprisingly strong finish, albeit unsuccessful. But he didn’t give up. Two years later he won. Now, Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips is up for re-election. During his first term … Read More
New Goldwater report highlights the challenges, opportunities for protecting property rights
By Christina Sandefur Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute Timothy Sandefur Vice President for Litigation, Goldwater Institute Private property is a fundamental human right. It is the guardian of all other rights. You cannot have freedom of press or religion if you cannot own a printer or a church. That’s why the U.S. Constitution refers to private property more than to any … Read More
The Adult
When Doug Ducey was elected Governor of Arizona he pledged to bring more business acumen to the job. What voters may not have anticipated was his adeptness for politics. Surely some of that has to do with the skills of his Chief of Staff Kirk Adams and others nearby like Danny Seiden and Daniel Scarpinato, but even with those ear … Read More
The Dumbfounding David Smith
There are few more interesting municipal elected officials in Arizona today than Scottsdale City Councilman David Smith. Having served as the City Treasurer he was the ultimate insider. Then as a candidate he ran as a quasi-outsider. Smith is whip smart and no matter one’s view of him he cannot be questioned about his affinity for the community. Recently, however, … Read More
My Endorsement
By South Carolina Senator Tim Scott Our nation’s future is on the line this election. We must nominate a strong conservative leader who will fight at all costs for our country and put our citizen’s needs before their own. We need the person that can defeat Hillary Clinton next fall to be our nominee. That’s why today, less than three … Read More
Toll Brothers 2 In Scottsdale
One of the worst city managers in Scottsdale history was Jan Dolan. She intimidated staff and fought so much with Barrett-Jackson she almost forced them away. Space, even online, does not permit her laundry list of errors. But we would like to focus on one, for Scottsdale history may be repeating itself at great consequence to taxpayers. Following the landmark … Read More
Councilman DiCiccio: Satanists to get Big Win if Phoenix Mayor and Council Sneak Last Minute Proposal Banning Prayer
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio is warning that the satanist group wants to ban all prayer; that is their ultimate goal. He added that he is concerned that if the Phoenix Mayor and City Council sneaks a last-minute proposal to ban all prayer and replace it with a moment of silence as demanded by the satanist group, they’ll be handing … Read More
C’mon South Scottsdale
Recently we noticed this letter in the Scottsdale Republic. It reminded us of that irresistible curmudgeonly charm of some southern Scottsdale residents who sometimes seem like male virgins betrothed to Gisele Bundchen. You just can’t make some people happy. From the Scottsdale Republic South Scottsdale Can’t Grow Like This By Maj. George Stafford, Scottsdale I have lived in South … Read More