By Robert Thompson Scottsdale stands alone as a leader of water conservation, recycling and storage. We have reused and recharged what we have for more than 20 years. This council is making record water investments, and is adding another plant once the costs and the health regulations are known. That means our taps aren’t running dry — and anyone telling … Read More
Proposition 426: A Familiar Practice, Complementary to Proposition 427
By Paradise Valley Town Councilmember Christine Labelle Arizona’s expenditure limitation is an artificial spending ceiling established almost 50 years ago. It relies on population and inflation, not changing demands or available revenues. Paradise Valley’s population is steady, but infrastructure, public safety, and service demands have grown. Proposition 426 is proven and nothing new. More than 90% of Arizona municipalities have … Read More
A Question of Fiscal Discipline
By Mary Hamway In 1980 the Arizona Legislature gave citizens a powerful say in how their local governments grow and spend monies, and that is a very good thing. On your ballot in the upcoming election, Proposition 426 asks you to permanently increase Paradise Valley’s annual expenditure limitation by roughly $20 million. This is more than a 40% increase over … Read More
Guest Editorial: Choose a proven record, not a resume
By Councilman Barry Graham Every election, City Council candidates tout their resumes and make promises. However, I’m running for reelection on my record of putting taxpayers first and being accountable to residents. That helped me earn the endorsement of Scottsdale police officers and firefighters. For four years I have stood up for you against special interests. I have preserved our … Read More
Eldorado Park Gave South Scottsdale Its Backyard. Now Residents Get to Shape What Comes Next
By Vanessa Rogers Before the greenbelt had a name, Scottsdale had Eldorado Park. Nearly 60 years after it opened as the city’s first community park, the city is inviting residents to help decide what comes next. Scottsdale has set aside $780,000 this fiscal year for the first phase of design. That work builds on a master plan for Eldorado and … Read More
Mayor Lisa Borowsky to host Town Hall at DC Ranch Homestead on Veterans Day
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting her next community Town Hall at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the DC Ranch Homestead continuing her commitment to meeting residents where they are and providing opportunities for direct, open dialogue on issues affecting Scottsdale. The DC Ranch Homestead is at 18600 N 98th St. in north Scottsdale. The event marks the fourth … Read More
Scottsdale Community Bank Warns Consumers About the Scams They’re Seeing Most
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Brings New Warning as AI Helps Fraudsters Create More Convincing Emails, Calls, Texts and Identities “Think before you click.” That advice has been around for years, but artificial intelligence is making it harder to tell whether an email, text or other message comes from a legitimate source or a scammer. Bad spelling, awkward grammar and suspicious-looking email … Read More
Scottsdale’s Flock Fight Is Really About Who Watches the Watchers
By Alexander Lomax Scottsdale has 85 cameras photographing license plates at intersections across the city. Until recently, few residents knew they existed. Now, thanks to Mayor Lisa Borowsky, they’re the hottest issue at City Hall. This week, the council held a public hearing on the Flock system after Borowsky pushed it onto the agenda. Meanwhile, city leaders have promised an … Read More
Op-Ed: Hate Overdevelopment? Then Don’t Vote for Zubia!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends, As it has been for the last 25 years the main issue in this election is stopping overdevelopment. Overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes, overburdened infrastructure and now threats to our water supply have been the legacy of the overdevelopment … Read More