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

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

Op-Ed: Barry and Michelle Will Protect Our Water. Will Zubia Give It Away?

By Nicole M. Living in the desert means drought is always a concern. The Colorado River cuts were lighter than feared, but the drought is real, and Scottsdale must stay vigilant. That is why water sits at the center of this election. Councilman Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita treat water as supply and demand. They back conservation, smarter irrigation, rules … Read More

Zubia and Graham Trade Water Visions in First Council Debate

By Vanessa Rogers Scottsdale voters got their first side-by-side look at the council race this week as three candidates are competing for two seats. Early voting begins next week. The first of two debates touched on water, tourism, short-term rentals and public safety. Water Takes Center Stage Raoul Zubia, a lifelong Scottsdale resident, called water the top issue he hears … Read More

Guest Editorial: Why Scottsdale Should Elect Raoul Zubia

By Betty Janik Scottsdale needs leaders with experience, common sense, and a genuine commitment to our community. Raoul Zubia brings all three. His record of service, leadership, and collaboration makes him the right choice for Scottsdale City Council. Raoul has served numerous Scottsdale philanthropic organizations, including the EVIT, Charro, and SUSD Foundations and Partners for Paiute. He also serves on … Read More

Zubia to Voters: “Secure Our Water” as Scottsdale Heads Toward Early Voting

By Raoul Zubia With early voting beginning this week, I believe Scottsdale voters face a clear choice about our city’s future — and nowhere is that choice more important than water. At last week’s City Council debate, I made water security the centerpiece of my campaign because it is the number one concern I hear from residents across Scottsdale. I’m … Read More