By Dave Ortega Mayor Borowsky’s ill-conceived push to relocate wild horses into the pristine McDowell Sonoran Preserve (MSP) defiles Scottsdale’s principles in every way. Firstly, the feral heard is under the control of the National Forest Service with third- party management of the mustangs outside of the Scottsdale city limits and jurisdiction. Council business should not solicit an external issue, … Read More
Counterpoint: Opposition to Horse Sanctuary Proposal in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
A proposal is under consideration to relocate approximately 60 ownerless Salt River horses from the Tonto National Forest to 600 acres in the northern part of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. While the intent of protecting the horses is commendable, the plan poses serious environmental, legal, logistical, and public safety concerns that conflict with the Preserve’s core mission. Environmental and Ecological … Read More
Wild Horses in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve? It May Come to Reality Soon
By Alexander Lomax To any close observers of Scottsdale politics, it’s no secret that Mayor Lisa Borowsky loves horses. In a fun little campaign quirk, she even put her horse on campaign signs. So a recent development is right up her alley, and she may have a perfect solution for a problem. In the midst of escalating tensions over the … Read More
Guest Editorial: Happy 30th Birthday Sweet Lady
By Councilwoman Betty Janik Our beloved McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30 years old on October 3, 2024. I applaud the vision of our city leaders who recognized the value of the McDowells and preserved it for posterity. I applaud the wisdom of our citizenry who supported the land acquisition with their vote and dollars. The Preserve has grown to over … Read More
Guest Editorial: Parks and Preserve Ballot Measure
By Councilmember Tom Durham Would you like to see improvements in our Greenbelt parks, increased safety and security in parks and the Preserve, and maintenance of the Preserve to reduce the risk of fire—AND pay less sales taxes? You will have that opportunity on the November ballot. On Tuesday, April 2nd, the Scottsdale City Council took action to protect and … Read More