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
Dead On Arrival: A Goldwater Institute investigative report
The Goldwater Institute has been the driving force in the Right To Try movement, which seeks to allow dying patients with no other options to access investigational medicines. The Right to Try has already become law in 24 states with bipartisan support. But some opposition remains. The primary argument against the Right To Try is the U.S. Food and Drug … Read More
Longstanding Arizona Elected Officials Launch Clean, Conflict-Free Campaigns for Arizona Corporation Commission
Tom Chabin, Bill Mundell to Hold Kick-Off Press Conference Thursday, Feb. 25 at 11am Phoenix (Feb. 23, 2016) – Two widely respected, longstanding Arizona public servants, Tom Chabin and Bill Mundell, will kick off their race for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission and begin their battles to restore integrity and conflict-free governance to the public body. Media is encouraged … Read More
Grade: A
Several weeks ago it seemed the demagogues were about to drive Scottsdale down by driving away the top school in the country and Scottsdale. Economic developers in other cities were frothing: if the best city in the Valley said bye-bye to BASIS would or should any company say hello? Then Governor Ducey weighed in . . . and the Wall … Read More
Convergence Of Good & Bad
This weekend Canal Convergence returns to the Scottsdale Waterfront. It’s a wonderful concept and celebration of Scottsdale ingenuity at its best. Turning a non-descript waterway into a campus for capitalism and, periodically, the arts. For this we can applaud Scottsdale Public Art. For this. But for two other reasons bureaucrats need to be held to account, or heads need to … Read More
New Conservative Solutions PAC Ad Highlights What’s At Stake For Super Tuesday Voters
WASHINGTON, DC – Following Marco Rubio’s strong comeback in South Carolina, Conservative Solutions PAC, the Super PAC supporting Rubio’s presidential campaign, today released a new ad highlighting what is at stake in the 2016 presidential campaign, and why Marco Rubio is the conservative choice voters can count on. The ad will air in Super Tuesday states. “Serious”: V/O: We … Read More
Why I'm Running For Reelection To Scottsdale City Council
by Virginia Korte I am running for re-election to the City Council because I respect our city’s past and all those who helped make Scottsdale so great – and, most importantly, I want to make sure we stay focused on our future. Truthfully, some people think they can turn back the clock to what our city once was while ignoring … Read More
Build the dang fence
By Ken Bennett The Arizona Republic recently covered David Schweikert’s bill which would build a 700 mile long fence on the Arizona/Mexico border. Representative Schweikert’s bill hits Washington bureaucrats where it hurts – in their wallet. Schweikert’s bill will withhold funding from Department of Homeland Security’s brand new headquarters building and suspend any senior employee pay increases and bonuses until … Read More
Queen Creek Councilman Jeff Brown Announces 2016 Reelection Campaign
Queen Creek, AZ – Vice Mayor Julia Wheatley and Retired Fire Chief Van Summers to chair campaign. Jeff Brown said “I’ve been so humbled and honored by the outpouring of support that I have received! As this campaign kicks off I am excited and looking forward to building on existing relationships, collaborating with new friends and neighbors and continuing the … Read More