So the City of Peoria wants neighboring Glendale to allow a new Indian gaming casino within its boundaries because it will create a lot of new jobs for the area. But it doesn’t want to allow an aspiring business park, also in Glendale to put up outdoor billboards along the 101, to help do the same? This isn’t an opinion … Read More
Greasewood Flat Owner Talks Of Positive Future
By George Cavalliere As some of your readers may know we are the family that serves as the custodians of the Greasewood Flat and Reata Pass restaurant properties in the northern part of Scottsdale. Indeed, some of our family lives right on-site, too. What a privilege it’s been, welcoming tourists and local residents to our special place, just as my … Read More
2014 Arizona Political Predictions
*Wendy Rogers wins the GOP right to take on Congresswoman Sinema. General election tighter than expected but the Ironwoman triumphs. *Martha McSally defeats Congressman Barber. *Speaker Tobin narrowly wins a knife fight against upstart Gary Kiehne. Wins close victory over Kirkpatrick in 2014 but can’t hold it with the presidential turnout in 2016. *Hallman’s money and tenacity capture GOP nod … Read More
Searching For Virginia Korte
When long-time Scottsdale businesswoman and community advocate Virginia Korte at long last decided to run for the City Council in 2012 her candidacy was rightfully lauded. A former Chamber of Commerce President, car dealer on McDowell Road and early champion for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Impressive credentials indeed. Korte ran in great part on achieving big things for Scottsdale, perhaps … Read More
The Surprising Dishonesty Of Arizona Republic Columnist Bob Robb
We’d like to think he was merely forgetful. But that would be generous considering how intellectually dishonest Arizona Republic columnist Robert Robb was today (Arizona Republic Dec. 20, 2013: When Glendale Was Boring) in lampooning Glendale and basically any city striving for something more. It was the kind of audacity that doesn’t invoke anger but more of that chuckle and shake … Read More
A Different Kind Of Anchorman Riddles Arizona Politicians
He’s Back. Ron Burgundy’s cousin, Jim, gives us his take on all things political in Arizona. Check out his video.
In Defense of the Suburbs
When did suburbia become a dirty word? It must have been some time ago because people have been bashing the suburbs and the people who live there for decades. It’s fashionable to sneer, snicker, and sanctimoniously prattle on about how the suburbs lack diversity and culture; how they cause sprawl; and how they are bad for the environment. I’ve had … Read More
Conflict of Interest or Just Good Luck?
In the 2012 legislative session, the Arizona Legislature raised the contribution limits for statewide candidates from $912 per person once during an entire election cycle to $2,000 per person for the primary election and another $2,000 per person for the general election. The usual liberal suspects sued to stop the change, the Legislature and the Secretary of State’s office argued … Read More
Scottsdale’s Western Heritage Demise Greatly Exaggerated Thanks To Creative Thinking With Greasewood Flat
There may be no better road house – cowboy centric or otherwise – than the watering hole in north Scottsdale known as Greasewood Flat. And after “losing” Rawhide, as well as a public relations battle with the spunky Town of Cave Creek about which community is more chaps than chatter, the thought of a sunset for the most western bar … Read More
An Expensive “Win”
The entire story would take too long to write, but anyone can go online and find the entire history. For now, all you need to know is that two groups in Arizona gave approximately $15 million to two campaign committees in California during the 2012 elections. One group, Americans for Responsible Leadership, is led by former Arizona House Speaker Kirk … Read More