By Mary Hamway In 1980 the Arizona Legislature gave citizens a powerful say in how their local governments grow and spend monies, and that is a very good thing. On your ballot in the upcoming election, Proposition 426 asks you to permanently increase Paradise Valley’s annual expenditure limitation by roughly $20 million. This is more than a 40% increase over … Read More
Opining on Paradise: PV Mayoral Candidates Attempt to Differentiate Themselves
We frequently talk about the town of Paradise Valley in this blog; true to its name, it is easily one of the most special gems in all of the state of Arizona. In such a special place, it is difficult to pinpoint too many items for improvement. But like every municipality around, from near perfect to near hell, Paradise Valley … Read More
Three Candidates Vying for Mayor of Paradise Valley
April 1st was the deadline for political candidates to submit their nominating petitions full of signatures in order to qualify to be on the ballot. As such, that day provided clarity as to the interesting face-offs that will await us in the upcoming election. And a very interesting showdown is lining up in the race to be the next mayor … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mayoral Announcement
By Mary Hamway Twenty years ago I began my journey in public service by running for Town Council. Today, I announce my candidacy for Paradise Valley Mayor. In 2011, as part of Paradise Valley’s 50th birthday celebration, I was honored to co-chair a visioning exercise where we learned about our past so that we could help guide our future. We … Read More