It has been an unequivocally positive past 5 years in the town of Paradise Valley, a tenure that has been under the guidance of current Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner. But that will soon be coming to an end, as Mayor Bien-Willner recently announced that he will not be running for a fourth term. Paradise Valley has an unusual governance system where … Read More
Guest Editorial: Entering My Next Chapter
By Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner Dear Fellow Paradise Valley Resident: With election season starting, many of you have inquired about my plans. After careful consideration and despite ample encouragement, I’ve decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term as Paradise Valley’s mayor. I would like to share with you the reasoning behind this choice. Leading our beloved community … Read More
The 2024 Scottsdale State of the City Address: What You Should Expect
This Wednesday, Scottsdale Mayor Dave Ortega will be leading the 2024 iteration of the Scottsdale State of the City address. Like most State of the Union or State of the State addresses, they often follow the same general template: they are designed to tout the administration’s successes of the past year and tip the administration’s hand for the future, a … Read More