Why does it seem that most things involving embattled Paradise Valley Town Councilman Paul Dembow circulate around unethic and sleaze? Wrongly, even comically, Dembow is seeking a FOURTH term on the Town Council. That’s a man with an identity crisis. How else to explain someone wanting a 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th year on an unpaid dais in a community that has a … Read More
Mesa is Getting the Nice Things that Scottsdale Normally Would; What is Wrong with this Picture?
You probably know that we haven’t been shy about talking about how NIMBY politics have partly dominated Scottsdale city politics, and how it has a significant impact on the cost of living in these areas. But there is also the concept of opportunity costs; how making a decision and going down one direction has a cost, not just in the … Read More
Apartments, Development, Homelessness, Crime. Scottsdale Forum Defines Issues And Council Candidates
By Lincoln Shea Issues such as attainable housing, building density, and crime not only divide Scottsdale residents, they also divide the candidates for Scottsdale City Council. Growth and related topics dominated a Scottsdale candidates forum held June 14th at United Methodist Church. Seven candidates are running for three seats on the seven-member council. Incumbents Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead and … Read More
The Breakdown – A Post-Covid Litmus Test: AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction
In this week’s Breakdown, we are going to take a look at the race to be the head of Arizona schools. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This race was one of the biggest surprises of the 2018 election cycle, as 31 year old teacher Kathy Hoffman, someone with no political experience before her run, knocked off former State Senate … Read More
The Super Bowl Will Likely Cost Scottsdale Taxpayers $2.3 Million? Should Scottsdale Be Subsidizing the NFL?
You may know that State Farm Stadium in Glendale will be hosting the Super Bowl in 2023. You probably didn’t know that Scottsdale will be on the hook to the tune of $2.3 million in taxpayer funds for it. When we saw this, we had questions, as you likely will to. First and foremost is the question: are we subsidizing … Read More
The Breakdown – The Shifting Nature of the Hallowed Fourth Estate: The Corporation Commission
As a co-equal branch of government, the Arizona Corporation Commission is an odd, idiosyncratic piece of Arizona governance; like Mine Inspector, but less interesting. That said, their impact on the everyday lives of Arizonans has been traditionally somewhat outsized. The reason is that while most of us who have ever started a business typically know the ACC as the dreary … Read More
WalletHub Tells Us What We All Knew – Scottsdale Is a Great Place to Raise a Family
You must know by now that we love Scottsdale, as we are constantly shouting from the rooftops how great our city is, even if we don’t always agree with its leadership. Along with myriad options for recreation, beautiful scenery and a high standard of living, it’s also a great place to have a family. This is why we love it … Read More
The Greatest Tribute
It is undoubtedly one of the English language’s finest speeches and thank you, as today we remember the bravery that freed a continent and saved the soul of liberty. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/06/06/the_boys_of_pointe_du_hoc_140500.html
Paradise Valley Town Council Candidates Sounding Off on Development – A Clue as to Which Issue Will Become a Rallying Cry for the Election
We are only a handful of weeks away from the 2022 primary election in Arizona, but that represents the main election for the Paradise Valley races for Town Council and Mayor. While there are several issues that the candidates are talking about, development is a common campaign theme amongst the candidates. So the timing is nearly perfect that a Ritz-Carlton … Read More
Scottsdale Representative Joseph Chaplik Earns Gov. Ducey’s First Veto of the Year: Is He Punching Out of His Weight Class?
Freshman state legislator Joseph Chaplik, who represents the old legislative district 23 (covering most of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills) is no stranger to attention. In fact, it often looks like he actively seeks it out. So when he authored an elections bill into a very friendly hopper, it appeared as though he might have a chance to loudly tout a … Read More