By Former Scottsdale Mayor Sam Campana I agree the farmers Market new location is pretty terrific. For the vendors and the buyers. But I was there for the initiation of the Farmers Market in Old Town years ago. The WHOLE point of which was to support Old Town!! Park once, wander the Market, then enjoy the cafes, boutiques, Western offerings, … Read More
Scottsdale Council Forum Recap: Water, Growth and a Few Sharp Elbows
By Vanessa Rogers The Arizona Republic hosted a Scottsdale City Council forum that gave voters their clearest side-by-side look yet. On stage were Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia. The policy differences were real. However, the differences in tone may be what voters remember most. Opening Statements Set the Tone Graham opened on water. He said Scottsdale’s supply is … Read More
The Ace and the Unforced Error: Ugenti-Rita’s Tale of Two Moments
By Ronald Sampson Michelle Ugenti-Rita has had two very different moments on camera lately. One was a masterclass in how to answer a powerful opponent. The other, caught on camera at a debate, handed her rival a gift. First, the ace. Standing in front of a sign that shows her in cornrows, Ugenti-Rita said Axon could have simply opposed her … Read More
Op-Ed: South Scottsdale Is Scottsdale. Period.
By Becca Linnig Raoul Zubia has called Scottsdale home his entire life. He was raised here, educated here, and today lives in the same South Scottsdale home where he grew up, having returned to care for his aging mother. It’s a story familiar to many Scottsdale families: deep roots, generational ties, and a commitment to the community that raised them. … Read More
Scottsdale Needs Real Control Over Short-Term Rentals
By Raoul Zubia I have lived in this neighborhood since the 1960s. For the past few years, I have been living in my childhood home to help my aging mother. In all those years, I had never heard gunfire on our street until early Sunday morning. Shots were fired in the front yard, the backyard and the street of a … Read More
Op-Ed: Scottsdale’s Future Depends on Getting Water and Growth Right
By Ana Landeros I’m proud to be a Scottsdale resident. I attended our schools here, graduated from Coronado High School, and now attend Scottsdale Community College. My family and I moved to Scottsdale because of its promise of community and opportunity. Now, at 18 years old, I know that the decisions made about Scottsdale today will impact my generation and … Read More
Judge me on my record, not my opponents’ accusations.
By Raoul Zubia Christian Serena’s op-ed is a list of things I didn’t do. I didn’t write SB 1543, lobby for it, or vote on it. Every contribution to my campaign is publicly disclosed, and no one gets my vote for a check. I can’t control who funds Better Together or how it spends. Voters deserve consistency. My opponents have … Read More
Mr. Zubia: Stop telling residents the taps are dry so you can give the water to developers
By Robert Thompson Scottsdale stands alone as a leader of water conservation, recycling and storage. We have reused and recharged what we have for more than 20 years. This council is making record water investments, and is adding another plant once the costs and the health regulations are known. That means our taps aren’t running dry — and anyone telling … Read More
Op-Ed: Hate Overdevelopment? Then Don’t Vote for Zubia!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends, As it has been for the last 25 years the main issue in this election is stopping overdevelopment. Overdevelopment has taken a heavy toll on Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life. Clogged roads, blocked views, higher taxes, overburdened infrastructure and now threats to our water supply have been the legacy of the overdevelopment … Read More
Op-Ed: Vote for Zubia in Scottsdale, a leader who listens
By Raoul Zubia Scottsdale is a community we share and a future we shape together. I am deeply concerned about the direction of our city council. Cutting vital water resources and trading solutions for political infighting is not what residents should accept from their leaders. That is why I am running: That means securing our water, investing in public safety, … Read More