By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is facing a sudden and unusually sharp backlash after sources say she was booed at a meeting of the Palo Verde Republican Women; a group that once represented a reliable pocket of support. The reaction followed her vote in favor of a “compromise” agreement with Axon, clearing the way for a sprawling apartment … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mayor Borowsky’s ‘Resident-First’ Mask Slips Off
By ScottsdaleVoter For months Mayor Lisa Borowsky has flooded our mailboxes and social media with the same sermon: “I listen to residents,” “I’m protecting our water and our neighborhoods,” “your voice matters most.” Then, on November 17, she showed us what she really thinks of resident voices. In the middle of a packed special council meeting, Axon president Josh Isner … Read More
Love Conquers All (Except Security Cameras)
In a city where everything is photographed for Instagram, from your pink pasta to your overpriced mimosas, two alleged lovebirds forgot one crucial Scottsdale survival rule: assume you’re always on camera. Last month, Corrisa K. Sucanick, 30, and Brian H. Morrow, 39, were arrested for what can only be described as the most romantically misguided burglary in Old Town history. … Read More
Tell Me if You’ve Heard This Story Before: More Fraud Originating from Our City
If you’re a regular reader of the Arizona Progress & Gazette, you’ve seen this story before. Scottsdale, with its affluent and aging population, has become notorious as both a haven for fraudsters and a prime hunting ground for scams. This week’s case is just the latest chapter in an unfortunately familiar narrative. Robert Swagger, a Scottsdale man, has been ordered … Read More
News Release: TAAAZE Is Unfazed Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional “Axon Bill” Will Continue Despite Split Scottsdale City Council Decision
Additional Legal Actions Anticipated After Majority Of Scottsdale City Council, Not Voters, Attempts To Greenlight Second Largest Multi-Family Housing Project In City History (Scottsdale, Ariz.) The fight against Axon’s assault on democracy and frustrated Scottsdale residents isn’t going away despite a recent 4 to 3 Scottsdale City Council decision to approve the second largest multifamily housing project (1,200 units) in … Read More
Guest Editorial: Elections Lawsuit Update: Victory! And District 2 News…
By Supervisor Thomas Galvin Hello Neighbors, As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a such a safe and thriving community. We own a special debt of gratitude to our veterans, sheriff’s deputies, and all our first responders who bravely serve and protect us. May this season bring peace, joy, … Read More
The Future of Journalism
By Brian C. Anderson, reposted from City Journal Three decades ago, the visionary social thinker Peter Huber published Orwell’s Revenge, a book that turned one of the twentieth century’s most haunting political parables on its head. Where George Orwell imagined a future of total information control, Huber saw the opposite: a world where digital technology shattered centralized authority. In 1984, the Ministry … Read More
Our Farmer’s Market is Moving: Here are the Pros and Cons
So, big news if you’re a Saturday market regular: the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is packing up and heading to the city hall parking lot when the 2026-27 season kicks off. After more than a decade at the First Street and Brown Avenue parking garage, change is coming, and honestly, people have feelings about it. Let’s start with the … Read More
Guest Editorial: ALERT: City Council Preparing to Censor Public Comments
By Tammy Caputi The Council is amending the Rules of Procedure on December 2. The justification is to “improve transparency, civility, decorum and public participation.” The changes are “intended to make our meetings more efficient, civil, and legally sound.” REALLY? Here are the proposed changes: Reduce public comment periods from two to one. Move public comments from the beginning of the … Read More
Despite Issues, the WM Open Remains a Juggernaut
The WM Phoenix Open has weathered its share of storms this year, but the tournament’s ability to pull off major entertainment coups proves it remains one of golf’s most formidable events. Yes, the Scottsdale spectacle has faced legitimate criticism. From concerns about overcrowding and unruly fan behavior to questions about whether the party atmosphere overshadows the actual golf, the WM … Read More