All Candidates Submitting Requisite Number Of Signatures By March 23rd To Be Invited (SCOTTSDALE, AZ) The candidates for Scottsdale City Council will face each other and the public for the first time at a City Council Candidate forum on Monday, April 13th. The event is hosted by the Scottsdale Firefighters Association and will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:30 … Read More
Guest Editorial: What Makes a Good Candidate
By Mary Manross Do you know Solange Whitehead? I have known her for over 20 years. That is why I am proud to serve as Honorary Chair for her campaign for Scottsdale City Council. The first question I have for candidates is what do they believe are the most critical issues facing Scottsdale? Secondly, have they ever shown an ability … Read More
An NBA Star, an Old Town Arrest, and an Old Law: Phoenix Sun Dillon Brooks Highlights Antiquated Arizona Law
By Alexander Lomax Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was pulled over in Scottsdale around 1 a.m. for a traffic violation and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The part that has a lot of people raising an eyebrow: he passed a breathalyzer test, and the DUI arrest was marijuana-related. Body camera footage released by Scottsdale PD shows … Read More
Scottsdale has a New State Legislator: Who is Cody Reim and What Does It Mean for November?
If the name Cody Reim doesn’t ring a bell, you’re not alone. The Rio Verde Foothills small business owner wasn’t exactly a fixture of Scottsdale-area political circles before this week. But as of Tuesday, he’s your state representative. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Reim to fill the Arizona House vacancy in Legislative District 3, created when Joseph Chaplik … Read More
Mayor’s Borowsky’s Statement Regarding Termination of Chief of Staff
“I was informed by city management today, after a 65-day investigation, that Chief of Staff R. Lamar Whitmer, has been terminated. To be clear, I do not condone inappropriate workplace conversations, did not witness them and would not tolerate them. Furthermore, I fully believe workplace rules should be followed, public trust should never be abused, and this has been fully … Read More
A Sonoran Trumpet, Still Blowing Strong: The Enduring Voice of Roger Clyne
Some artists chase charts. Some chase radio. Roger Clyne has spent thirty years chasing something harder to pin down: the soul of a place. This weekend, the Tempe-born singer and his Peacemakers marked two milestones at once: the release of Hell to Breakfast, his first album in nearly a decade, and the 30th anniversary of Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, … Read More
$10.4 million win positions Scottsdale to take first step to transform WestWorld drainage infrastructure
The Water Infrastructure Financing Authority of Arizona (WIFA) has approved a $10,436,918 low-cost loan, including $1 million in principal forgiveness, to support major drainage improvements at WestWorld of Scottsdale — a key priority of Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s administration. The investment marks a major first step forward in delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance WestWorld’s safety, operations, and economic performance, Mayor … Read More
Scottsdale’s Cultural Excellence Continues This Week with Scottsdale Art Week: What You Should Know
Scottsdale has been quietly staking its claim as one of the Southwest’s premier cultural destinations, and this week offers another piece of evidence. Scottsdale Art Week returns for its sophomore outing starting today and lasting until this Sunday at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and if the buzz surrounding it is any indication, the city’s arts scene is very much arriving on … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Water is Fast Becoming the New Gold!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: For years overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes and overburdened infrastructure have been the legacy of the overdevelopment previous City Council majorities have approved. But now, overdevelopment poses another threat to Scottsdale’s residents – water shortages! Arizona is suffering from … Read More
The End of an Era: Bobby Hurley is Out and ASU Basketball Takes a New Direction
Eleven seasons. Three NCAA Tournament appearances. And one absolutely brutal final exit. Bobby Hurley’s time as Arizona State’s head men’s basketball coach is officially over, with athletic director Graham Rossini announcing that Hurley’s contract would not be renewed just hours after the Sun Devils’ blowout 91-42 loss to No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. It was a … Read More