By Alexander Lomax Scottsdale has 85 cameras photographing license plates at intersections across the city. Until recently, few residents knew they existed. Now, thanks to Mayor Lisa Borowsky, they’re the hottest issue at City Hall. This week, the council held a public hearing on the Flock system after Borowsky pushed it onto the agenda. Meanwhile, city leaders have promised an … Read More
Zubia and Graham Trade Water Visions in First Council Debate
By Vanessa Rogers Scottsdale voters got their first side-by-side look at the council race this week as three candidates are competing for two seats. Early voting begins next week. The first of two debates touched on water, tourism, short-term rentals and public safety. Water Takes Center Stage Raoul Zubia, a lifelong Scottsdale resident, called water the top issue he hears … Read More
Op-Ed: Vote Zubia and Only Zubia – Your Vote Will Decide Scottsdale’s Water Future
By Linda Milhaven Raoul Zubia has the facts about our water and understands the importance of moving forward with water investments without delay. We will be safer with Raoul on City Council. Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita, the other two candidates vying for City Council seats, are compromising our water security by denying reality and/or outright lying about our water … Read More
Op-Ed: Zubia Too Friendly with Developers
By Mark McCurdy A longtime concern in Scottsdale has been the tight grip special interests hold on City Hall. Think about what still frustrates you: unwanted high-density apartments, strain on water from overdevelopment, neglected street maintenance, short-term rentals, sweetheart contracts, and road diets. Those are the results of years of special-interest control. Things changed in 2024, when residents elected a … 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: Barry Graham and Scottsdale City Manager Greg Caton Need to Go
By Larry Heath It’s hard not to notice that the 2024/25 newly elected Council majority ran through Scottsdale quicker than the Germans ran through France in World War II. Things moved so fast; plans must have been in place to attack Axon Enterprises and scuttle the planned roundabout at Scottsdale and Dynamite Roads. They also appear to have hired a henchman for City Manager – Greg Caton. Under his reign, credentialed … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Foundation and its Future, 75 years and beyond
By Vice Mayor Maryann McAllen Recently I attended a reception for the book, “Hands-on History , Residents Reflect on Scottsdale’s 75 Years”. It was filled with the Who’s Who of Scottsdale. Former Mayors, local business leaders, and civic volunteers, all of whom had a hand in shaping our beautiful city. The guests included many of the 75 writers who shared … 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
Op-Ed: The Raoul Zubia I Know
By Doreen Reinke Campaigns have a way of reducing people to mailers, slogans and thirty-second advertisements. But the Raoul Zubia I know is much easier to describe: he is a good man who genuinely cares about Scottsdale. Raoul was born and raised here. Scottsdale isn’t someplace he moved to and decided to get involved in; it is home. His memories are … Read More