Guest Editorial: Who’s Bad For Business?

By Larry Heath With two Scottsdale City Council debates behind us, I have a few questions: Councilman Barry Graham: Is it true that you’re consulting your phone during City Council votes? If so, are you “fighting for residents” as your tagline suggests, or relying upon someone texting you, and your personal prejudices? Is it also true you’re suppressing time for … Read More

Q1 Money Race: Whitehead Leads the 2026 Scottsdale City Council Field

By Alexander Lomax The first campaign finance reports of the 2026 Scottsdale City Council election cycle are in, covering January 1 through March 31. Eight candidates are chasing three seats currently held by Solange Whitehead, Barry Graham, and term-limited Kathy Littlefield. The numbers tell a story of incumbency advantage, an early frontrunner, and a field where the financial gaps are … 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

Guest Editorial: Celebrating Scottsdale’s 75th anniversary and a bright 2026

By Councilmember Barry Graham As we move through early 2026 — the 75th anniversary of our city’s incorporation — I’m filled with optimism and gratitude for our residents. The new conservative council majority voters elected has hit the ground running by focusing on fiscal discipline to maintain our quality of life. Last year was incredibly productive. Under City Manager Greg … Read More

Guest Editorial: A Giant Step Backwards for Scottsdale

By Betty Janik At the last Scottsdale Council meeting of 2025, the Bloc majority consisting of Council Members Graham, Dubauskas, Kwasman, and Littlefield, voted to make significant changes to public comment guidelines.  These changes include: Elimination of public comment at the beginning of Council Meetings. Reduction of public comment to one session at the END of the meeting. Increase the … Read More