By Alexander Lomax If you needed a clean illustration of how the two-party system works to protect itself, look no further than what is happening right now to Hugh Lytle’s campaign for Arizona governor. Lytle, a Scottsdale businessman running under the label of what was previously called the No Labels Party, is facing two separate legal challenges designed to remove … Read More
Axon, Apartments, Parking Garages Among Issues Dominating Scottsdale Candidates Forum
By Lincoln Miller The Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association Candidates Forum April 13th wasn’t as contentious as a typical Scottsdale City Council meeting but sparks and punches did fly over hot button topics such as Axon’s planned apartment complex, an Old Town parking garage, and constant infighting among Scottsdale’s current council. Association President Sasha Weller’s skills as a moderator likely kept … Read More
You Are Invited! Join Us On 4/19
You are invited! Please join us on Sunday, April 19 at 3pm to hear the latest from your Scottsdale City Council Conservative Team: Councilman Barry Graham, Former Councilman Bob Littlefield, and Former State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita. You can help your candidates by attending our event, making a donation, hosting a meet and greet, putting a sign in your yard, supporting their social media … Read More
The Consequences For Scottsdale Could Be Even Worse…
The following is an op-ed from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman which originally ran in the Arizona Republic Few issues unite Arizonans more than water security. Throughout the desert, we understand that water is life and take pride in our culture of conservation. The careful stewardship of our water has guided our state and our cities, … Read More
Guest Editorial: 23-Year Wait Must End for an Expanded Old Town Parking Garage
By Suzanne Klapp The latest case before Scottsdale City Council which requires in-lieu parking credits for a restaurant/bar could be described as an owner in a Catch-22 situation. The new Old Town Tavern (OTT) request is to expand its existing business, and the city requires the owner to pay indefinitely $80,000 per year for 41 parking spaces somewhere in the … Read More
Guest Editorial: The Campaign Has Just Begun and the Attacks have Already Started!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: Every time I run for office my opponents always run a lying, negative campaign against me. That’s because they have no choice. They can’t attack me on the issues because the core issues of my campaign – stopping toxic overdevelopment and fiscal responsibility – are exactly what Scottsdale voters want! So, my opponents have … Read More
Axon’s Stock Is Down Nearly 60%. Maybe It’s Time to Look in the Mirror.
Axon Enterprise, the Scottsdale-based maker of Tasers and body cameras, has been one of the great local tech success stories of the past decade (before being one of its biggest local headaches). So it’s worth pausing to ask: what happened? As of this week, Axon shares are trading around $350, down roughly 60% from their 2025 peak above $880. In … Read More
BREAKING: Whitmer Notice of Claim
City of Scottsdale Attn.: City Clerk Attn.: City Manager Scottsdale City Hall 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Re: Whitmer v. City of Scottsdale and Gregory Caton, in his individual and official capacities To whom it may concern: I represent Lamar Whitmer in his dispute with the City Manager Gregory Caton and the City of Scottsdale. Mr. Whitmer was … Read More
Notice of Claim: Wrongful Termination of R. Lamar Whitmer
From Attorney Dennis I. Wilenchik This morning the City of Scottsdale and the City Manager, in his personal and official capacity, were served with a notice of claim (attached) regarding what we claim therein to be the farcical investigation and wrongful termination of R. Lamar Whitmer and the damage caused to Mr. Whitmer and his reputation as a result. What … Read More
The Mayor’s Brother, the Strip Clubs, and the Lawsuit Nobody Asked For
By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale has always had a complicated relationship with its adult entertainment industry: a city that projects upscale resort glamour while quietly hosting a cluster of strip clubs near Scottsdale and McDowell roads that have survived ballot measures, police scrutiny, and enough controversy to fill several seasons of prestige television. Now, that long, strange history has produced its … Read More