By Raoul Zubia Scottsdale is a community we share and a future we shape together. I am deeply concerned about the direction of our city council. Cutting vital water resources and trading solutions for political infighting is not what residents should accept from their leaders. That is why I am running: That means securing our water, investing in public safety, … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky secures unanimous City Council support for sweeping Flock ALPR oversight ordinance
Following months of calls for greater transparency, oversight and accountability regarding Scottsdale’s use of Flock’s Automated License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) technology, Mayor Lisa Borowsky secured unanimous support Tuesday night from the Scottsdale City Council to move forward with a formal ordinance establishing new measures and strengthening guardrails for the city’s use of the controversial system. Scottsdale City Council directed city staff to draft an ordinance … Read More
Another Example Why Dan Bickley is the Greatest Sportswriter in AZ History; Import to Scottsdale Tourism
Bruce Arians and Pat Murphy are Arizona legends. Arians received his first full-time head coaching job at the age of 60 and promptly turned the Cardinals into Super Bowl contenders. He had two unofficial mantras: “No Risk It, No Biscuit” and “Win or Lose We Booze.” He remains the gold standard of Cardinals head coaches, a man whose personality, style … Read More
The Farmers Market Moved and Scottsdale Survived
By Vanessa Rogers Remember the warnings? When the city announced it would expand the Brown Avenue parking garage, social media predicted doom for the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. On Saturday, the market opened its season in the City Hall lot, and the doom failed to show up. Councilwoman Solange Whitehead described a packed, relatively glitch-free opening day. Kids, dogs, … Read More
NEW DESTINATION PARTNERSHIP TAKES FLIGHT
Experience Scottsdale partners with JSX on Scottsdale branded aircraft It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a Scottsdale branded plane! On Oct. 7, an aircraft decorated with cacti-dotted mountains and a Sonoran Desert sunrise landed at Scottsdale Airport. The flight, carrying 30 passengers from Hollywood Burbank Airport, was the first of many for the Scottsdale-branded plane, part of a new, … Read More
Op-Ed: Barry and Michelle Will Protect Our Water. Will Zubia Give It Away?
By Nicole M. Living in the desert means drought is always a concern. The Colorado River cuts were lighter than feared, but the drought is real, and Scottsdale must stay vigilant. That is why water sits at the center of this election. Councilman Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita treat water as supply and demand. They back conservation, smarter irrigation, rules … Read More
Op-Ed: Robinson Did The Right Thing
By Marco L. Sánchez If you want to know whether a politician can be bought, watch what he does when the money shows up. By that measure, the story about Councilman Kevin Robinson and a data center donation is the opposite of a scandal. Here is what happened, according to the Arizona Republic’s reporting. In March, Robinson’s reelection campaign received … Read More
Zubia and Graham Trade Water Visions in First Council Debate
By Vanessa Rogers Scottsdale voters got their first side-by-side look at the council race this week as three candidates are competing for two seats. Early voting begins next week. The first of two debates touched on water, tourism, short-term rentals and public safety. Water Takes Center Stage Raoul Zubia, a lifelong Scottsdale resident, called water the top issue he hears … Read More
Vestar Promotes Clint Marchuk to Senior Vice President of Capital Markets
PHOENIX, AZ – Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and operators in the western United States, has announced the promotion of Clint Marchuk to Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, effective immediately. Marchuk has been with Vestar for 12 years, joining the company in 2014 as Vice President of Acquisitions. During his tenure, Marchuk has led … Read More
Guest Editorial: Why Scottsdale Should Elect Raoul Zubia
By Betty Janik Scottsdale needs leaders with experience, common sense, and a genuine commitment to our community. Raoul Zubia brings all three. His record of service, leadership, and collaboration makes him the right choice for Scottsdale City Council. Raoul has served numerous Scottsdale philanthropic organizations, including the EVIT, Charro, and SUSD Foundations and Partners for Paiute. He also serves on … Read More