Scottsdale Mayoral Campaign Update: Where Do the Candidates Stand?

The Scottsdale Mayoral run-off between Mayor David Ortega and Lisa Borowsky is entering its final stages, and there are a number of things we can glean from the final stretch. First, the last campaign finance reports of note have been released, and that offers crucial insight. Q3 was a very strong fundraising quarter for Mayor Ortega, raising $113K and leaving … Read More

The District 4 House Race: The Richest State House Race in Arizona History?

Regular readers of this blog (or other political nerds who simply haven’t come across the Arizona Progress & Gazette yet) understand that the race to control both the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate is an incredibly tight and important one. With mere one seat advantages in both the House and Senate, Arizona Republicans’ control of both chambers … Read More

See One of the World’s Top Polo Players and Other Sports Stars at the 13th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returning on Saturday, October 26th

“The Face of American Polo,” Nic Roldan, Facing Off Against Napa Valley Polo Team in Event’s Most-Anticipated Matchup; Arizona State University’s Running Back Cam Skattebo, Head Coach Kenny Dillingham Performing Ceremonial Ball Drop Ahead of Signature Match He’s one of the world’s top polo players, and fans can see Nic Roldan take his skills, speed and star power to the … Read More

A Fascinating New Dynamic In Scottsdale

As reported here, Axon is plotting to bring its highly controversial and widely opposed plan to build the largest apartment complex in Scottsdale history back to the lame-duck Scottsdale City Council following the November 5thelection.  The units would adjoin its previously pledged and approved corporate headquarters. Axon clearly believes it has the best chance to secure 4 (or 5 votes if … Read More

Guest Editorial: Vote Jacobs, Beasley, Hassler for SUSD Governing Board

By Jan Dubauskas We are SUSD parents. All five of our children have attended SUSD schools; our two little girls currently attend Copper Ridge Elementary School. Our older children received excellent educations. Unfortunately, the District’s stark decline in academic performance and sharp decline in enrollment is noticeable to all parents – and it’s alarming. Parents expect the District to provide … Read More

Today’s Most Powerful Editorial That Will Not Make The Veep’s Day

Repost from the New York Post I never thought that I would fear for my life in my own home until it happened this year. In 2023, I began to notice significant changes in my apartment complex in Aurora, Colo., less than 20 miles from the sanctuary city of Denver. Local media have since reported that officials began busing illegal Venezuelan migrants into the area … Read More

A Biannual Scourge: Political Sign Destroyers

Every two years, we all know what’s coming in Maricopa County; every single intersection with any traffic at all is inundated with street signs. All four corners sign six, eight, or ten signs put end-to-end, some towering over others, some with passive-aggressive mini-signs put next to them. It has turned into the lowest level of politicking, typified by boring designs … Read More

Guest Editorial: Prop 491 – A Straight Answer to Naysayers

By Councilwoman Betty Janik Prop 491 asks voters to approve a $22M adjustment to the base expenditure limit. This amount is calculated and regulated by the state. The ballot language (tagline text) with the $22M request is standard text used by Scottsdale in the past along with all other cities. Additionally, Arizona League of Cities and Towns provides this draft … Read More