It was the landmark ABC show a few years back.  And it clearly describes landlord lobbyist David Ortega’s quinquennial-like standing for Scottsdale Mayor. There are many reasons Ortega will never be Mayor of Scottsdale. But the latest may be our favorite and take the cake. Despite Ortega’s campaign resembling one Rip Van Winkle might have run, he actually did get … Read More

Citizens’ Petition to the City Council of the City of Scottsdale Censure of City Council Member Guy Phillips Initiation of Investigation:   Were “Crimes of Moral Turpitude” Committed? Removal from Office if Crimes of Moral Turpitude Proven June 29, 2020 Petitioners: Josh Miller Michael Norton Summary:           Please Read These Words into the Record of the City Council Meeting on June 30, … Read More

Best Phoenix Suns Look: Becca Linnig Best Photo:  Scottsdale Marlboro Man John Little Best Glam Shot:  Lisa Borowsky Best Dropping Of First Name To Help People Think It Is My More Popular Wife Running For Mayor:  Bob Littlefield Worst Design That Looks Like It Was A Cocopah Middle School Student Council Sign:  Michael Auerbach Best Sign By Worst Mayoral Candidate:  … Read More

Scottsdale’s first mayoral debate earlier this week was a mundane affair.  But it did reinforce a central tenant in the race:  there are two lanes to the November run-off. Gaining an outright win in August is highly improbable for any candidate.  That means two will move on to an election in November. How is this likely to take shape? Think … Read More

The just concluded Scottsdale mayoral debate, the campaign’s first, was hosted by the community’s Chuck Todd, Independent Newspapers’ Terrance Thornton. Here are the highlights: *Former City Councilman David Ortega’s “State of the Union” backdrop gets best Zoom look.  Bob Littlefield gets the worst for looking like he was playing a DJ in a dorm room. *Ortega’s parroting of Littlefield’s anti-City … Read More

While on the Scottsdale City Council Bob Littlefield and David Ortega voted for the Scottsdale Waterfront and two buildings there with 150’ heights. Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips voted for the same heights at Scottsdale Fashion Square and the proposed Museum Square. Scottsdale City Councilwomen Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead also supported 150’ heights for Museum Square. We think all … Read More

By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale’s Independent Ethics Panel has instructed City Councilman Guy Phillips to answer questions related to a complaint filed against him by activist Mike Norton. A new order issued today by the Ethics Panel requires Phillips to answer questions related to whether money that went into a GoFundMe account last year amounted to a financial gift that … Read More

It’s a notable line from Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence,” one of the most beautiful songs ever written.  The lyrics say something.  They are memorable, unlike anything former Scottsdale City Councilman and mayoral aspirant David Ortega writes. His latest missive, as it appeared in the Scottsdale Independent, is below.  Can anyone share what it means?  How it leads?   How … Read More

Due yesterday for the year’s first quarter, the campaign contribution and expenditure reports for Scottsdale mayoral and city council candidates provide fresh insights into how the various campaigns are doing.  Here are some key observations: The year-end campaign finance reports for 2019 showed Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp with a commanding lead over fellow Councilwoman Virginia Korte in the mayoral race.  The … Read More