The Scottsdale Chief of Staff Saga Gets Even Wilder with a $1.5 Million Lawsuit

By Ronald Sampson The Lamar Whitmer story was already one of the stranger chapters in recent Scottsdale political history. Now it has a price tag. Whitmer, Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s former chief of staff, has filed a notice of claim against the city, demanding $1.5 million to settle his grievances or face a lawsuit. It is the latest escalation in a saga that … Read More

BREAKING: Whitmer Notice of Claim

City of Scottsdale   Attn.: City Clerk   Attn.: City Manager   Scottsdale City Hall   3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.   Scottsdale, AZ 85251   Re: Whitmer v. City of Scottsdale and Gregory Caton, in his individual and  official capacities   To whom it may concern:    I represent Lamar Whitmer in his dispute with the City Manager Gregory Caton  and the City of Scottsdale.    Mr. Whitmer was … Read More

Notice of Claim: Wrongful Termination of R. Lamar Whitmer

From Attorney Dennis I. Wilenchik This morning the City of Scottsdale and the City Manager, in his personal and  official capacity, were served with a notice of claim (attached) regarding what we claim  therein to be the farcical investigation and wrongful termination of R. Lamar Whitmer and  the damage caused to Mr. Whitmer and his reputation as a result.  What … Read More

The Axon Question That Still Needs an Answer

By Alexander Lomax An Unfinished Investigation By now, most Scottsdale watchers are familiar with the broad strokes of the Lamar Whitmer matter. Whitmer, who served as Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s Chief of Staff, was let go in March following a 65-day city investigation that examined seven categories of alleged misconduct. Five of the seven allegations were substantiated. Two were not. It … Read More