By Raoul Zubia Residents are tired of the antics. They just want leaders who will solve problems. Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham have spent this election telling Scottsdale residents who to fear. Their latest attack on me is long on accusations, short on facts, and completely devoid of the leadership our city deserves. These are accusations that were dismantled and … Read More
Op-Ed: Graham Can’t Pick A Narrative On Water
By John Ainley At a recent City Council candidate forum, Barry Graham sat next to running mate Michelle Ugenti-Rita nodding his head in approval while she criticized Raoul Zubia for trusting experts. Michelle’s message: She doesn’t need experts or science when it comes to deciding water policy, just her own brain. But now Graham is out campaigning on what the … Read More
The Truth About Scottsdale’s Water “Surplus”: Debunking Tall Tales
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Scottsdale Councilmembers Barry Graham and Jan Dubauskas’ comments at this week’s Council meeting on water made one thing clear: they either do not understand – or they do not want the public to understand – the truth about Scottsdale’s water challenges. After nearly two years of their blocking public meetings on water, we finally held a … Read More
Op-Ed: Scottsdale Can’t Afford to Wait and See on Water. Vote for Zubia
By Former SRP Executive Tony Moya I spent decades at SRP working alongside colleagues to deliver water and power to the people of Arizona. The lesson from that work is simple: you plan for shortages before they arrive. Scottsdale is now bracing for a 17% cut to its Colorado River supply as soon as January. City officials say residents won’t … Read More
Featured Editorial: Michelle Ugenti-Rita Rips Raoul Zubia
From Michelle Ugenti-Rita’s Facebook account
Op-Ed: Tuesday’s Work Study Exposed Zubia’s Water Plan as a Joke
By Dan Bastian If Raoul Zubia feels anything other than complete humiliation after Tuesday’s City Council water work study, he wasn’t watching the meeting. Zubia, backed by a Washington, DC-area Super PAC and a statewide Mega PAC, has staked his campaign on Advanced Purified Water — which he also calls “toilet-to-tap.” Staff showed why it isn’t a serious option: thousands of dollars … Read More
Op-Ed: Raoul Zubia Understands Downtown
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