By Sal DiCiccio 4551 new teachers for Phoenix… that is how many NEW teachers we could hire for the cost of just one new mile of rail. Mayor Stanton and others are pushing a new $30 billion tax and spend proposal for transit costing $209 million per mile to build and operate. Make no mistake about it, every penny taken … Read More
COGS Membership letter request
Dear Friends: For those of you who are concerned about Scottsdale’s future and the direction it has been moving (or not moving) over the last few years, I offer you a way to keep in touch and up-to-date on what is going on in Scottsdale. For you Clint Eastwood fans, discover “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” Please take … Read More
Real Tax Reform
By Scottsdale City Councilman David Smith Dear Friends… This Tuesday evening, February 24, the Scottsdale City council will debate the first real tax reform in recent memory. A workshop has been scheduled to discuss the proposal I made last month to eliminate the sales tax imposed on retail sales of food for home consumption. Scottsdale’s food tax collections amount to $11 million … Read More
From Sal DiCiccio Buyer Beware. Phoenix wants to raise your taxes…..again
Over $209 million per mile to build and operate. Yes, that’s the cost to build and operate one mile of the new train system being proposed to the Mayor and Council. I’m guessing you didn’t know this was being pushed forward by the bureaucrats and politicians. This is being proposed for the Phoenix ballot this year and will be sold to … Read More
Secretary Michele Reagan Announces Clean Elections Spending Limits
Two Year Adjustment Announced for Upcoming Elections PHOENIX – Secretary of State Michele Reagan has unveiled the funding amounts available for qualifying Clean Election candidates in the 2016 election cycle. State law provides for these funding levels to be adjusted by the Secretary of State every two years. The Citizens Clean Elections Act, passed as an initiative by the voters … Read More
News Release: STATE TREASURER JEFF DEWIT PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 14.7% INCREASE IN FUND DISTRIBUTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
PHOENIX – Arizona’s $5 billion Permanent Endowment Fund will pay a record distribution of $93.7 million to endowment beneficiaries in FY 2016, said State Treasurer Jeff DeWit. That is a 14.7% increase from this year’s $81.7 million distributions. “This emphasizes the great work of previous Treasurer Doug Ducey and our top-notch staff,” Treasurer Jeff DeWit said. “I’m proud to continue … Read More
From the Arizona Democratic Party: A quick intro, Alexis Tameron
Over the weekend I was elected Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. I am the first woman and first Hispanic Chair the Party has ever elected – and I’m hoping that symbolism will help us move our Party in a new direction that modernizes our approach and wins more elections. Some of you may know me from my time as … Read More
ICYMI: ProgressNow Arizona hits for the cycle in January
PHOENIX — ProgressNow Arizona has hit for the cycle in January, establishing the year-old organization as the go-to progressive voice holding elected leaders accountable in several television, print and radio interviews on the state’s biggest political stories. Executive Director Robbie Sherwood has provided commentary in response to Gov. Doug Ducey’s inaugural speech, led a massive press conference and rally pushing … Read More
Message from Mayor Stanton
Friend, Just over three years ago, I was sworn in as Mayor of Phoenix and fully focused on getting to work on moving this city forward — just as you entrusted me to do. I grew up here and I love this city. I’ve seen Phoenix grow into a major American city. And yet, Phoenix still has so many unique … Read More
Attorney General-Elect Brnovich Names Three Key Members of Staff
(Phoenix, AZ) With the new year begins a new era in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General-elect Mark Brnovich added three more staff members as he prepares to take office on Monday. Zora Manjencich will join the Attorney General’s Office as the Assistant Chief of the Child Safety Division. Manjencich spent nine years at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office … Read More