Mayor Borowsky: Water takes center stage at May 27 Scottsdale Town Hall with ASU law expertScottsdale Town Hall with ASU law expert

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting her next town hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Mayor Borowsky is offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from a leading water law expert as potential cuts to the Central Arizona Project — a significant provider of the municipal water … Read More

Shooting in Old Town Scottsdale Puts STR Problem Back in the Spotlight

Old Town Scottsdale markets itself as a premier desert destination: upscale dining, luxury resorts, high-end retail. So a 2 a.m. gunfight spilling across two locations, resulting in five arrests and an officer-involved shooting, is not exactly the brand. On the morning of May 7, Scottsdale police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at a Circle K near Camelback … Read More

Guest Editorial: First Decision Handed Down in TAAAZE Lawsuits

  By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: As you may have heard a Superior Court Judge has ruled against TAAAZE in our lawsuit against the controversial “Axon Law.” While this result is disappointing, we are considering our options for appealing this bad decision. Plenty of issues over the years have been approved in Superior Court only to have them overturned later at the … Read More

Scottsdale in Terrorist Crosshairs: Why We Should All Take This Seriously

It’s easy to think that terrorism is some far-away problem that will never come home to roost locally. But a recent development shows that that is not the case, and is a good reminder that many of our friends locally are also under a cloud of threat and potential danger. Federal prosecutors last week unsealed charges against Mohammad Baqer Saad … Read More

Guest Editorial: What’s Up with Scottsdale Water?

By Betty Janik It is common knowledge that Colorado River water supply has been shrinking for over two decades and there will be significant cuts to Scottsdale’s water in the near future.  Fortunately, over the years, we have accumulated a reserve supply by banking unused CAP water. This will guide us through the next few years depending on the depth of the … Read More

Guest Editorial: What’s Up with Scottsdale Water

By Betty Janik It is common knowledge that Colorado River water supply has been shrinking for over two decades and there will be significant cuts to Scottsdale’s water in the near future.  Fortunately, over the years, we have accumulated a reserve supply by banking unused CAP water. This will guide us through the next few years depending on the depth of the … Read More

Op-Ed: Let’s Talk Honestly About Scottsdale’s Water Future

By Thyra Ryden-Diaz, Scottsdale Water Interim Senior Director If you follow water news in the Southwest, you’ve likely noticed a shift in tone in recent months. While the headlines remain serious, the conversation is becoming more balanced. Alongside concerns about drought and Colorado River reductions, there is growing recognition of the planning, investments, and regional cooperation helping stabilize the system. … Read More

Public Schools Are Closing. The Blueprint for Survival Is Right Next Door.

The Phoenix Business Journal recently published its annual ranking of Arizona’s largest nonprofits by revenue. At number 18 was the nonprofit entity behind BASIS schools. It pulled in $176 million last year against $168 million in expenses. That is not a cautionary tale. It is a case study. A charter school network built on rigorous curriculum and purposeful design is … Read More

Graham Doubles Down on Water Gamesmanship

By Linda Milhaven As Councilman Barry Graham is pursuing his re-election campaign, it seems that he may be creating a bogie man out of recycled water so he can make promises to save us from it. At the same time, he is boasting that he cut expenses but is not acknowledging the impacts of the cuts and delays in spending. … Read More