By John Ainlay Scottsdale City Council is a clown show. That’s why I commend Raoul Zubia’s campaign signs that read “Kick out the clowns.” This slogan will resonate with anyone who has attended a council meeting in the last year and a half and it expresses exactly what voters need to do this July when we have an opportunity to … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Apartments QnA
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Protecting Scottsdale’s Character My job is to protect Scottsdale—not to cast meaningless “no” votes for political theater. My record of stopping bad development is unmatched. Just as importantly, I’ve negotiated better projects and helped transform blighted, crime-attracting properties into vibrant destinations. I’ve also changed rules and improved the baseline for development: Adopted building codes that reduce … Read More
Getting to Know Your Candidates: An Exclusive AP&G Interview with PV Town Council Candidate Daran Wastchak
Daran Wastchak is an entrepreneur, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He has lived in Paradise Valley for over 20 years and is now a candidate for the PV Town Council. You’ve lived in Paradise Valley for 20 years. What first drew you here, and what has kept your family rooted in this community? As a native of Arizona, I … Read More
A Message from Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield
Dear Friends, First and foremost, I thank all of you for the support, ideas, and concerns you have given me over the past 12 years that I have served you on City Council. Thank you so very much for this opportunity to serve our fair city! I am termed out this year and will miss this wonderful opportunity to … Read More
Axon’s Political Gamble: What Shareholders Should Know
By Vanessa Rogers A Public Company Playing a Very Expensive Local Game Axon Enterprise is no stranger to big bets. But its latest wager may be the riskiest one yet: pouring money into Scottsdale city council races through a political action committee, while the company’s stock sits roughly 27 percent below where it started the year. That is not a … Read More
Guest Editorial: Bad for Scottsdale: Graham, Littlefield, Ugenti-Rita, Sloan
By Linda Milhaven Hi, Friends! If you are as embarrassed as I am with the chaos, infighting, deaf ears and poor decision making of the current City Council then we need to be sure that none of these candidates get elected. They promise more of the same, and if it’s possible, maybe something worse. Here is how I see them. … Read More
Guest Editorial: Resident-Friendly Policies for Scottsdale
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends, For 25 years, overdevelopment has been the dominant issue in Scottsdale elections — and the biggest threat to our city’s character and quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes, and strained infrastructure are its lasting legacy. In 2024, voters delivered a clear message by rejecting every pro-overdevelopment candidate: Ortega, Durham, and Caputi were … Read More
Tempe City Council Results: Who Rose, Who Fell, and What It Means for the City
By Vanessa Rogers Tempe voters delivered a clear verdict on May 19. The runoff election reshaped the city council in ways that will echo for years. For a full breakdown of the unofficial results, Maricopa County Elections has the numbers. Here is a look at who came out ahead and who didn’t survive the night. Rising: Arlene Chin Chin never … Read More
Mayor Borowsky votes against property tax increase, warns of higher burden for Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky voted against a proposed property tax levy increase Tuesday, June 9, citing concerns about rising costs for residents. Scottsdale City Council held Truth in Taxation and public hearings yesterday on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 property tax levy prior to a scheduled final vote on June 23. The proposed combined property tax rate is projected to … Read More