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
Celebrating Excellence: The 39th Annual Sterling Awards Showcase Scottsdale’s Best
For 39 years, the Sterling Awards have stood as the gold standard for recognizing business excellence in Scottsdale. Produced by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognize leadership within the local business world and honor organizations that help build a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. The 2025 honorees announced last month at the Embassy Suites by … Read More
Ken Kendricks’ Legacy is Shaping Up
Arizona sports have had a really rough go of it recently, and a significant amount of the blame is often tossed at ownership (and for good reason). The Suns’ disappointment compared to expectations can easily be pinned on Mat Ishbia’s flashy offseason moves that seemed to be more style than substance. The Bidwell family has long been in the crosshairs … Read More
This is How You Do It: Kudos to Scottsdale’s Leadership
By Alexander Lomax When the Scottsdale City Council and Mayor met last Thursday, in most ways it was a normal, even boring meeting. There were a few nominees for boards that needed to be voted on, there were some budgeting and zoning items that were agreed to by consent. But in some ways it was very different. That meeting will … Read More