By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: Every time I run for office my opponents always run a lying, negative campaign against me. That’s because they have no choice. They can’t attack me on the issues because the core issues of my campaign – stopping toxic overdevelopment and fiscal responsibility – are exactly what Scottsdale voters want! So, my opponents have … Read More
BREAKING: Whitmer Notice of Claim
City of Scottsdale Attn.: City Clerk Attn.: City Manager Scottsdale City Hall 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Re: Whitmer v. City of Scottsdale and Gregory Caton, in his individual and official capacities To whom it may concern: I represent Lamar Whitmer in his dispute with the City Manager Gregory Caton and the City of Scottsdale. Mr. Whitmer was … Read More
Notice of Claim: Wrongful Termination of R. Lamar Whitmer
From Attorney Dennis I. Wilenchik This morning the City of Scottsdale and the City Manager, in his personal and official capacity, were served with a notice of claim (attached) regarding what we claim therein to be the farcical investigation and wrongful termination of R. Lamar Whitmer and the damage caused to Mr. Whitmer and his reputation as a result. What … Read More
The Mayor’s Brother, the Strip Clubs, and the Lawsuit Nobody Asked For
By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale has always had a complicated relationship with its adult entertainment industry: a city that projects upscale resort glamour while quietly hosting a cluster of strip clubs near Scottsdale and McDowell roads that have survived ballot measures, police scrutiny, and enough controversy to fill several seasons of prestige television. Now, that long, strange history has produced its … Read More
Guest Editorial: Campaign Update
By Councilman Barry Graham
Guest Editorial: We Are On the Ballot!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: On Monday Kathy and I filed my paperwork to be on the ballot for City Council in the upcoming election. Despite my late entry into the campaign, you all delivered for me plenty of signatures on my nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot. You also gave me a running start on a campaign war … Read More
Scottsdale Firefighters Association To Host City Council Candidate Forum: What Can You Expect?
The Scottsdale Firefighters Association has announced it will host a city council candidate forum this April, and it is worth paying attention to. The firefighters’ association has long been one of the most credible civic voices in Scottsdale, with a track record of endorsements that carry real weight with voters across the political spectrum. When they put candidates in a … Read More
Guest Editorial: What Makes a Good Candidate
By Mary Manross Do you know Solange Whitehead? I have known her for over 20 years. That is why I am proud to serve as Honorary Chair for her campaign for Scottsdale City Council. The first question I have for candidates is what do they believe are the most critical issues facing Scottsdale? Secondly, have they ever shown an ability … Read More
Mayor’s Borowsky’s Statement Regarding Termination of Chief of Staff
“I was informed by city management today, after a 65-day investigation, that Chief of Staff R. Lamar Whitmer, has been terminated. To be clear, I do not condone inappropriate workplace conversations, did not witness them and would not tolerate them. Furthermore, I fully believe workplace rules should be followed, public trust should never be abused, and this has been fully … Read More
ParkingGate 2.0: Scottsdale’s $100K-Per-Spot Garage Just Won’t Quit
By Alexander Lomax Just when you thought Scottsdale’s most dramatic parking saga might finally find a spot to rest, the city went ahead and unveiled its grand vision for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion: a four-level, Western-style garage that will set taxpayers back a cool $18 million, or roughly $100,000 per parking stall. Yes, per stall. Let that marinate. … Read More