By the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale Transparent insights into Scottsdale’s most debated issues—because good decisions start with good information. At COGS, we believe an informed resident is an empowered resident. That’s why The Informed Resident gives you clear, unbiased overviews of Scottsdale’s hottest topics. We present both sides, add key facts, and let you decide where you stand—no spin, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Protect Our Values & Our Voter-Approved General Plan
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Here We Go Again: We Must Protect Our Voter-Approved General Plan Staff time and tax dollars are once again being diverted from essential city operations to reverse voter-approved priorities. The latest target? General Plan 2035. These political games by a few on Council are wasting millions, silencing residents, and further tarnishing Scottsdale’s once-enviable brand. General Plan 2035 … Read More
The Hollowing Out of Arizona’s Voice: A Lament for Lost Journalism
The news arrived like a funeral notice: long-time political reporter Mary Jo Pitzl; Elvia Díaz, the first Latina to serve as editor for the paper’s editorial page; and more than half of the opinions desk, including columnists Laurie Roberts, E.J. Montini and Phil Boas have all accepted buyouts from The Arizona Republic. In one devastating sweep, Arizona has lost decades … Read More
The Fight for a Post Office: What Paradise Valley’s Newest Fight is All About
Paradise Valley residents are facing an unexpected blow to their tight-knit community as the United States Postal Service moves to close their town’s sole post office. For more than 60 years, this postal facility has served as more than just a place to mail letters; it’s been a cornerstone of community life in this special town. The closure announcement came … Read More
Compounded Stupidity: When “Hold My Beer” Meets Flashing Police Lights
We prefer to stay on the positive side of things and highlight the best and brightest of Scottsdale, but every once in a while the exact opposite of that is compelling enough to turn our heads and get us tapping away on our keyboard in equal parts disgust and awe. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Jensen Borkowski, a 28-year-old who just … Read More
Guest Editorial: Residents deserve value for their tax dollars.💵
By Councilman Barry Graham
Press Release: Mayor Lisa Borowsky commends volunteers for outreach to Old Town Scottsdale merchants
Community volunteers help deliver mayor’s personal message of gratitude and partnership Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky today expressed heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated volunteers who helped prepare and distribute a personal letter to merchants and proprietors in Old Town Scottsdale. The letter, signed by Mayor Borowsky, recognizes the vital role local businesses play in shaping the city’s historic core and invites … Read More
Scottsdale’s $40 Million Old Town Facelift: Necessary Investment or Taxpayer Extravagance?
By Ronald Sampson We all like renovations and upgrades and the nice and shiny. These things never come for free though, and especially for those of us who pay a significant amount in taxes, we often find ourselves asking if the juice is worth the squeeze. Rarely have I found myself wondering about it more than a recent announcement from … Read More
Axon’s Stock Soars While We Continue to Pay the Price
By Alexander Lomax It’s been a great year for our friends at Axon, hasn’t it? We probably don’t have to remind you of their egregious apartment megacomplex plans, their rezoning plan which seems to have shortchanged Arizona schools to the tune of tens of millions of dollars, the bullying of the Scottsdale City Council, and the end around at the … Read More
How Creepy is Cringy Josh Isner?
By Ronald Sampson When it comes to public faces of corporations, many of us know of Rick Smith, CEO of Axon. You have probably read many pieces about his unwanted apartment megacomplex in Scottsdale and his push to circumvent the will of the people to get his wish (you can read our coverage here). But there has been a significantly … Read More