Bob Littlefield Did the Math, and Put Scottsdale First

by Ronald Sampson Few people have fought for Scottsdale’s character longer than Bob Littlefield. The Army veteran and tech entrepreneur served three terms on the City Council, from 2002 into 2015, and chaired its subcommittee on water issues. He founded Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions, better known as TAAAZE, to fight against what he and many others saw as … Read More

Op-Ed: Vote for Zubia in Scottsdale, a leader who listens

By Raoul Zubia Scottsdale is a community we share and a future we shape together. I am deeply concerned about the direction of our city council. Cutting vital water resources and trading solutions for political infighting is not what residents should accept from their leaders. That is why I am running: That means securing our water, investing in public safety, … Read More

Raoul Zubia Is No Socialist, but Developers Do Like Him

by Alexander Lomax Scottsdale’s November runoff has produced its share of colorful accusations. Few are sillier than the claim that Raoul Zubia is a socialist. However, the most revealing fact about Zubia isn’t anything his critics invented. It’s who actually backs him. Where the Socialist Label Came From The charge goes back to the primary. During the primary, the Phoenix … Read More

Op-Ed: Sick of the Smears and Seeking Truth

By Lisa Haskell Mom taught me  to never follow the crowd because a crowd can  become an unruly mob. I have always been more independent so when it came time for me  to vote for the first time, I took the obligation seriously. I didn’t rely on others to do my research for me. I didn’t take anyone’s recommendation without … Read More

Guest Editorial: The Truth Is…

By Raoul Zubia You deserve better. Too many residents feel like Scottsdale City Hall is no longer listening to them. Restoring trust starts with electing adults in the room who understand the importance of long-term planning, transparency, and respect for constituents. Scottsdale is one of the best cities in America to live, work, and raise a family. But the jewel … Read More

Tearing Apart the Data of the Scottsdale Elections: City Council

In our series where we break down the election results from Scottsdale, we have already looked at the mayoral race as well as the ballot propositions. For our third of three pieces, we will take a look at the Scottsdale City Council races, typified by major upheaval as both incumbents on the November ballot were ousted (after newcomer Jan Dubauskas … Read More

Cuatro Kudos

One of the best things that happened in Scottsdale Tuesday night was the decisive passage of Propositions 490 and 491 despite an odd conglomeration of opponents.  Both measures will meaningfully provide important funding of city parks, the spectacular Preserve, our great public safety and our significant “Central Park” that is WestWorld.   It will do so for generations. Though not as dramatic as … Read More