(SCOTTSDALE) In order to prevent the pristine desert in northern Scottsdale from disappearing, the City of Scottsdale created the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Now, campaign signs that point out Scottsdale Mayoral Candidate David Ortega opposed the Preserve are disappearing. Numerous signs which read “He Opposed the Preserve” were placed next to David Ortega road signs throughout Scottsdale. Several days later more … Read More
Disqualifying David Ortega For Mayor
The Scottsdale Charlatan Led The Opposition To The McDowell Sonoran Preserve In 2004. There aren’t many things nearly everyone in Scottsdale can agree on. Good weather. The Indian Bend Wash. And the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Preserve came about because of a courageous vision in the 1990s to increase the city sales tax to set aside the city’s most beautiful … Read More
Good Guy & Charlatan Ortega
Councilman Guy Phillips has often surprised the Scottsdale electorate with plucky campaigns. His re-election campaign this year is no exception. Scottsdale restaurants, in particular, have been devastated financially by the pandemic. They lost the months most critical to their annual survival. But even when allowed by Governor Doug Ducey to re-open on May 11th, a combination of strict rules and … Read More
Guest Editorial: Phoenix’s Recently Approved Homeless Shelter is an Appropriate Remedy for Phoenix’s Homelessness Crisis, but Should Never Inform Scottsdale’s Approach to Homelessness
By Mason Gates The Phoenix City Council recently approved the construction of a new homeless shelter near 71st Avenue and Buckeye Road, a key step in the Council’s efforts to address the crisis of homelessness wreaking havoc across the city. The approval of this shelter project will help stem the burgeoning homeless population in Phoenix, while ensuring that cities bordering … Read More
Scottsdale Politics: How is the Mayoral Race Looking?
This year’s Scottsdale mayoral race won’t be anywhere near as wild as it was in 2020. Back then there were five competitors, including five current and past city councilmembers, vying for an open seat. This year it is much more tame, with an incumbent running against two former councilmembers. As is often the case in politics, the campaign finance reports … Read More
As Thefts and STR Issues Intensify, Scottsdale Dials Up the Pressure
You heard it here, how the country’s laissez faire approach to immigration enforcement may have led to a ring of burglaries in the area (read the story here). Also, the issue of short-term rental (STR) “party houses” has long been a hot-button issue in the city. Now both of these issues are coming to a head and getting the attention … Read More
Expanded Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival Brings Top National Artists, Food, Amazing Atmosphere To Scottsdale Civic Center’s New East Bowl April 27th
Signature Jazz Event Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale with New Orleans Themed Event It’s the ultimate combination. Cool jazz and blues come together to create a red-hot music festival. The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz Festival Blues & Brews Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town on April 27th. This year the event … Read More
The WM Phoenix Open Needs Both Fixing and Defending
You almost certainly have heard the news; heck, it made international headlines…our shining crown jewel of a golf tournament, the PGA “party of the year”, got out of hand this year. A woman fell out of the bleachers, numerous fights broke out in the stands, people rushing in without tickets; in short, it was messy. The Party of the Year … Read More
Expanded Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival Brings Top National Artists, Food, Amazing Atmosphere To Scottsdale Civic Center’s New East Bowl April 27th
Signature Jazz Event Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale with New Orleans Themed Event It’s the ultimate combination. Cool jazz and blues come together to create a red-hot music festival. The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz Festival Blues & Brews Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town on Saturday, April 27th. This year the event takes place at the Civic … Read More
The 2024 Scottsdale State of the City Address: What You Should Expect
This Wednesday, Scottsdale Mayor Dave Ortega will be leading the 2024 iteration of the Scottsdale State of the City address. Like most State of the Union or State of the State addresses, they often follow the same general template: they are designed to tout the administration’s successes of the past year and tip the administration’s hand for the future, a … Read More