Veteran Land Executive to Lead Growth Strategy Across Master-Planned, Lot Servicing and Land Banking Platforms Brookfield Residential has appointed Greg Abrams as Senior Vice President, Land Acquisition for its Arizona division, continuing to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate its strategic growth across the state. With more than 20 years of experience in Arizona’s residential construction and real estate markets, … Read More
Since When are Standards a Bad Thing?
Linda Milhaven had what could generally be considered a successful time on Scottsdale City Council, and while her bid for Mayor wasn’t quite as successful, she has maintained a strong presence in the city, speaking up for issues that she feels strongly about. She has been an asset for this city and one of its best cheerleaders. However, a recent … Read More
Defending Our Democracy
By Alexander Lomax You, the voter, fairly overwhelmingly used your voice last election when you stated loudly at the polls that you wanted stable funding for our parks combined with a tax cut. Propositions 490 and 491 performed exceedingly well, thus securing our financial future. You also used your voice with your signature, with well over 25,000 of you signing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Council, Please Stop the Infighting
By Betty Janik While media was captivated with the breakup of the Trump/Musk bromance, Scottsdale had its own melodrama. In records released by County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, it was revealed that Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas, with strong support from Councilmen Barry Graham and Adam Kwasman, filed the “Parkingate” criminal complaint against Mayor Borowsky. This was an attempt to have Mayor Lisa … Read More
Yet Again Scottsdale Ranks Near the Top: The Story Behind Its Exceptionalism
Perhaps you’ve heard this before from us, but Scottsdale is pretty awesome. And it’s not just us who says that; every month it seems as though there’s an article touting how we’re at or near the top of some list, and what can we say? We like to remind you how lucky we are. Scottsdale has been recognized as one … Read More
Will Scottsdale Leadership Kowtow to Goldwater? A Ritzy Banquet May Offer Clues
By Ronald Sampson Perhaps I’m biased, but Scottsdale voters have a pretty good track record when it comes to voting on propositions. There are very few that I believe we collectively made the wrong choice on. This past cycle was no different, as despite a very vocal minority the citizenry voted with a large margin to fully fund and expand … Read More
Arizona Democrats in Crisis Mode: What’s Behind a Near Party Revolt
After a bruising year at the polls last year, Arizona Democrats were looking forward to a rebound election in 2026, one that has been made all the more likely because of the current messiness in the White House. But that will only be the case if the party is strong and united, and recent developments have shown quite the opposite. … Read More
Celebration Announced to Honor Pioneering Arizona Civil Rights Leader Pastor Warren Stewart Sr. for 48 Years of Service
Among the Festivities and Services To Be Held This Month – A Celebration Gala Will Take Place at 6:00 PM June 27 at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Without his relentless leadership and moral courage, Arizona might never have adopted a Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. A pillar of strength and a father figure to many in the African American and … Read More
In Defense of Ken Kendrick
When a sports team underperforms, there are always plenty of fingers to be pointed; hell, it’s basically a cottage industry if the team is prominent enough. It elevates radio personalities and YouTubers. It is the fuel that helps turn a flame into a raging inferno where jobs are lost and careers are destroyed. There are always plenty of potential targets. … Read More
More Organized Theft in Scottsdale: Why is This Problem Persisting?
While Scottsdale may be known as a world-class city best known for high end shops and restaurants, recently there has been a darker side to it. Along with being the launch point for numerous scam artists and fraudsters, it has been the target of organized theft rings quite frequently recently (read our coverage here). And a recent development demonstrates that … Read More