Stop us if you’ve heard it before: a pro athlete encounters a problem in Scottsdale involving too much alcohol and law enforcement intercedes. If you’ve heard it before perhaps it’s because we’ve written about it a few times, and it’s generally the result of said athlete having a few too many drinks. That’s not always the dynamic, however; on a … Read More
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
Axon’s own renderings for its apartment city
A Lesson in How Not to Be Transparent: Glendale Silences Voices of Citizens
Good government covers a number of different disciplines and facets. We all want a government that is responsive to our needs, listens to the citizenry, uses our money efficiently, and is transparent in what it does. Rarely is any particular government perfect in all of these facets, but we expect at least an acceptable effort in all of them. This … Read More
Local Democrats Pivot Towards Awful Policy, Demonstrating Why They Lose
By Alexander Lomax It was a tough year for Democrats all around this year, and Arizona was yet another example of this. They lost ground in the state legislature and have made Governor Hobbs’s intention to get a majority in at least either the State House or Senate a pipe dream. Perhaps the biggest issue nationally was a question as … Read More
A Serious Glut in Paradise Valley Real Estate: What’s Going On?
The town of Paradise Valley has long been known for a few idiosyncrasies, including its unusual zoning code that attempts to preserve its unique quality of life. All lots must be at least one acre, rendering large condo and apartment complexes non-existent in the town. However, that doesn’t mean that development doesn’t exist in the city, and a recent story … Read More
Does the Slipper Fit? Cinderella Scottsdale Christian Fighting for the State Championship Tomorrow Night
Who doesn’t love an underdog story? We all watch March Madness in the hopes that a low seed will pull off a litany of improbable wins and shock the sports world with a long run in the tournament. But we don’t even have to wait until March to get a great surprise tournament run, and we don’t have to go … Read More
Armed Robbery in Scottsdale: How Did Criminals Get So Emboldened in Our City??
Every city has their own issues, very few American cities are entirely devoid of crime, and Scottsdale is no different. However, it’s had the luxury of having very little violent crime; often its issues come in the form of Old Town partying gone too far or domestic issues. A recent development has residents shaken, and for good reason. A couple … Read More
Hey Democrats…Your Celebrity Endorsements are Stupid and Counterproductive
By Ronald Sampson For the last couple decades the prevailing view of the two political parties generally depends on who you ask, but if you ask those who are not a fan of the Democratic party, their description of the party would likely revolve around it being a party of the coastal elites and of Hollywood (or Hollyweird, as some … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Green New Deal & Axon Referendum
By Councilwoman-Elect Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends – It’s time to count our blessings, express our gratitude, and spend time with dear family and friends. Please know that I am extremely grateful for YOU. Your activism, enthusiasm, and grassroots work secured a historic victory for the city of Scottsdale and for our future – THANK YOU! As you could probably guess, we … Read More