AP&G Exclusive: Our Interview with Tempe City Councilmember Randy Keating

Hi Councilman, thank you so much for your time. We unfortunately neglect your city in our coverage and that needs to change, so thank you for offering your insight. Thank you, happy to help shine a light on all the great things we are doing in Tempe! To start out, you’ve had an impressively long time in council. How did … Read More

Guest Editorial: City Council Campaign Announcement!

Dear Friends: I just filed the paperwork to run to return to the Scottsdale City Council. The reason I am running is simple: everyone who runs for Scottsdale City Council claims to be resident-friendly. But let’s be honest, most vote for overdevelopment after they are elected. That’s why, if you want to preserve Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of … Read More

Campaign Launch Party

  Campaign Launch Party Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Desert Camp Community Center 9260 E Desert Camp Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Please join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the launch of my campaign for Scottsdale City Council. We look forward to sharing the evening with you and welcoming your support. Thank you to our … 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

Scottsdale’s Public Comment Changes: A Mixed Bag for Resident Engagement

By Alexander Lomax After a marathon five-hour meeting that ended at 10 p.m., the Scottsdale City Council voted 4-3 to implement significant changes to how residents can participate in council meetings. The decision has sparked debate about transparency and accessibility in local government. So what changed? In what supporters frame as an expansion of public access, the council increased the … Read More

Guest Editorial: Treating Your Money As If It Were Our Own

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends, In business and in our personal lives, we seek the best deal – the biggest bang for our bucks. And, we shake our heads at cushy government contracts. This week, Scottsdale City Council faced that exact situation. We are working to revitalize our Old Town area. And one aspect of it is a $1.3M … Read More

In Defense of Imperfect Democracy: Why Public Engagement Matters

By Alexander Lomax Former Scottsdale City Councilmember Tammy Caputi recently raised concerns about proposed changes to the city’s Rules of Council Procedure, scheduled for consideration on December 2. Her message has sparked an important conversation about what it means to truly engage with residents, even when that engagement is messy, time-consuming, or uncomfortable. The proposed amendments would restructure public participation … Read More

Guest Editorial: Mayor Borowsky’s ‘Resident-First’ Mask Slips Off

By ScottsdaleVoter For months Mayor Lisa Borowsky has flooded our mailboxes and social media with the same sermon: “I listen to residents,” “I’m protecting our water and our neighborhoods,” “your voice matters most.” Then, on November 17, she showed us what she really thinks of resident voices. In the middle of a packed special council meeting, Axon president Josh Isner … Read More

Guest Editorial: Elections Lawsuit Update: Victory! And District 2 News…

By Supervisor Thomas Galvin Hello Neighbors, As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a such a safe and thriving community. We own a special debt of gratitude to our veterans, sheriff’s deputies, and all our first responders who bravely serve and protect us. May this season bring peace, joy, … Read More