By Robert Leger A tale of two mayors and two cities: SCOTTSDALE: After Steve Ellman abandoned his efforts to build a professional ice hockey arena in Scottsdale and turned to Glendale, Scottsdale was left was a deteriorating mall at Scottsdale and McDowell Roads. Eventually, the city partnered with ASU to build SkySong, a research and innovation center. Click here to … Read More
Coyotes’ Fans Howling At The Wrong Leaders?
Hockey fans rhetorically cross-checked the Glendale City Council during and after a hearing that ultimately resulted in the municipality’s termination of its $15 million per year subsidy for the Arizona Coyotes. But were they directing their ire at the right people? Let’s reset. Having an NHL franchise in the Valley is a very good thing. While the team has never … Read More
Not rich enough?
By Marco Rubio Last week, our team told you about the New York Times attacking me for receiving four traffic tickets over the last 20 years. Now, today, the Times is out with a story suggesting that I’m not rich enough to be president! According to the Times, “Rubio entered public life in a deep financial hole of his own … Read More
Hole In One For Kids. Bogey For Tourism?
Governor Doug Ducey is announcing today a reform to have more money from the sale of state land go into K-12 education. Here is a link to the Republic’s coverage. At a time of a rising Arizona real estate market this appears, on the surface, to be government innovation at its best. It is both good policy and good politics … Read More
I'm Running for President
By Lindsey Graham Dear Friend, Just moments ago I officially announced that I am running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Will you stand with me today as a DAY ONE Founding Member of my campaign? Please follow this link to make an instant online contribution. I did not make this decision lightly. After months of … Read More
Paradise Valley Decorum Unbecoming
We have not been fans to date of an overly aggressive development plan for a Ritz-Carlton resort and community in Paradise Valley. But even we can admit that the story of last week should have been the signs (finally) that the developer is at least starting to get it by dropping the second “H” in its HGH plan for the … Read More
My Decision
by Rick Santorum Fellow Conservative, Yesterday, I officially announced my candidacy for President of the United States. And now, I need YOUR help to take back America! If you’re ready to join me, will you please pitch in a generous financial gift right now to help me kickstart my campaign? I believe that it’s going to take a fearless, unapologetic, … Read More
The Hypocrisy of One Scottsdale Preservationist Toward A Wright House Gone Wrong
Preservation of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains is one of the finest accomplishments by any municipality in the nation over the past two decades. Resident John Nichols was a part of those efforts. He is to be commended. His recent effort via an Arizona Republic letter to editor supporting the David Wright House in Arcadia and deriding critics as “NIMBYs” is not … Read More
Dirty Little Secret In Surprise, Arizona
The All American Rejects have 38 million hits on YouTube for their video of “Dirty Little Secret.” The City of Surprise, Arizona may see a few hits of its own, especially directed by taxpayers, if they continue their quixotic request to seize property from the largest property owner in its downtown. The Arizona Republic reported on the story awhile back. … Read More
ANNA BRENNAN LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR PHOENIX MAYOR
Phoenix, AZ – Longtime Phoenix resident, Anna Brennan RN, BSN, has officially declared her intent to run for Mayor of Phoenix, “My interest in serving as Mayor of Phoenix is based on my desire to serve the citizens of Phoenix, to lead the outstanding men and women who serve their fellow citizens in this great city and to partner with … Read More