Maricopa County’s Election Office, Now Starring in Its Own Chaos

Justin Heap campaigned for Maricopa County Recorder on a simple promise: he would restore trust in elections that he and his allies claimed had been mishandled. It was a message built on suspicion of process, chain of custody, and procedural integrity. Eighteen months into the job, those very concerns are now being raised about his own office. A Scanner, a … Read More

Guest Editorial: When Leaders Listen, Communities Thrive

By Mike Vreeland I’m grateful that in Scottsdale the distance between you and your elected leaders is small. You can ask — and expect — an answer from the City Council to your questions. Most Councilmembers can address the issues and opportunities we face, but the sign of a strong leader is someone willing to ask back, “What do you … Read More

Guest Editoral: A Budget That Cuts Future Prosperity

From Councilmember Solange Whitehead The City Manager’s new budget reverses Scottsdale’s tradition of conservative financial stewardship: planning ahead, investing in infrastructure, and maintaining strong reserves. Operating spending is up. The budget also reflects the consequences of four Councilmembers forfeiting $31 million in federal transportation grants, resulting in higher project costs, traffic congestion, and the diversion of local road funds away … Read More

Tempe City Council Results: Who Rose, Who Fell, and What It Means for the City

By Vanessa Rogers Tempe voters delivered a clear verdict on May 19. The runoff election reshaped the city council in ways that will echo for years. For a full breakdown of the unofficial results, Maricopa County Elections has the numbers. Here is a look at who came out ahead and who didn’t survive the night. Rising: Arlene Chin Chin never … Read More

Guest Editorial: Preparing for what we can’t predict

By Thyra Ryden-Diaz, PE, MPA Interim Senior Director – Scottsdale Water Good water management is not about predicting the future. It is about preparing for it. The future of water in the Southwest will be influenced by many factors. Some are within our control. Others are not. Scottsdale cannot determine how much snow falls in the Rocky Mountains. We cannot … Read More

Guest Editorial: The Truth Is…

By Raoul Zubia You deserve better. Too many residents feel like Scottsdale City Hall is no longer listening to them. Restoring trust starts with electing adults in the room who understand the importance of long-term planning, transparency, and respect for constituents. Scottsdale is one of the best cities in America to live, work, and raise a family. But the jewel … Read More

Tickets Now On Sale: America’s Greatest Polo Party — The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships To Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Extraordinary New Elements Saturday, Nov. 7th at WestWorld of Scottsdale

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – International polo rivalries, a new Arizona wine tasting event, new rugby and sports bar elements, Burning Man-style nightlife, a Nashville-infused “Cowgirl Couture” fashion show and a full day of luxury experiences will converge on the polo field at WestWorld of Scottsdale this fall when the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships returns for its 15th Anniversary. On Saturday, November … Read More

Guest Editorial: Help Me Protect Scottsdale! Say NO to Councilwoman Whitehead’s “Toilet to Tap” Water Agenda

By Michelle Ugenti-Rita Dear Scottsdale Neighbors, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead wants to pump recycled toilet water directly into your tap. While Scottsdale’s billion dollar tourism industry thrives on our image as a clean, luxurious desert paradise, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead is aggressively pushing one of the most controversial and risky water experiments in Arizona history: “Toilet to Tap.” This isn’t science fiction folks. Solange has been … Read More