By Hamilton With the surprising and some would say selfless decision by Bob Littlefield to withdraw from the Scottsdale City Council race, it leaves three candidates for two seats this fall: former state lawmaker Michelle Ugenti-Rita, incumbent Councilman Barry Graham and community advocate Raoul Zubia, who is making a more spirited run after an unsuccessful candidacy in 2024. But there … Read More
Mayor Borowsky: Water is Arizona’s lifeline — and Scottsdale has been the leader in best practices of this critical resource, and we must continue to do so
By Mayor Lisa Borowsky Water has always shaped Arizona’s story. It determines where communities grow, where businesses invest and how future generations will live and prosper in the Sonoran Desert. It is not just another public policy issue. Water is Arizona’s lifeline. This reality is why I invest significant time in service on the Board of the Arizona Municipal Water Users … Read More
Guest Editorial: Moving Forward in The Fight to Keep Scottsdale Special!
Dear Friends, Today I made the difficult and personally painful decision to withdraw from the City Council race and return to my position as the Chairman of TAAAZE (Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions). I made this decision based on the results of the recent primary election and the effect those results have had on the Scottsdale political landscape. My … Read More
George Khalaf Is the Rare Kind Worth Rooting For
By Ronald Sampson Let me tell you what usually happens in a Republican primary these days. A candidate finds the nearest camera, praises the man in the White House, and calls it a platform. Then they win, arrive at the Capitol, and contribute nothing. George Khalaf is not that guy. Khalaf just topped the field in the LD3 House primary, … Read More
Featured Editorial: Critical Moment for Scottsdale’s Water Security
By Raoul Zubia Water is not an abstract policy debate in the Sonoran Desert. It is the fundamental condition for our life, our economy, and our future. As the federal government releases its framework for the Colorado River, we face a critical moment. Arizona has stepped up, conserving over 5.5 million acre-feet of water since 2014 and demonstrating that lower … Read More
A Recall in Search of a Reason
By Vanessa Rogers The effort to recall Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas is still limping along, though nobody seems to know how strong it actually is. According to the Scottsdale Independent, the group has until September 2 to gather 12,800 signatures. Yet organizers refuse to disclose how many they have collected. That silence speaks volumes. Remember, this is a councilwoman who cruised … Read More
Scottsdale responds to Colorado River environmental impact statement, emphasizing long-term water resilience
Mayor Borowsky: Decades of planning position Scottsdale to meet challenges ahead Following the Bureau of Reclamation’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that outlines the framework for Arizona, California and Nevada to realize Colorado River water allocation reductions, Scottsdale leaders are reaffirming the city’s commitment to responsible water management and long-term planning. Under the newly announced framework, Scottsdale expects to … Read More
Amkor Builds Chips, Not Apartments. Axon Should Follow Suit.
By Alexander Lomax A real plant, no strings attached Amkor just landed one of Arizona’s biggest chip deals ever. The Tempe firm secured a $1.5 billion Nvidia prepayment to expand its advanced packaging plant. That facility rises in Peoria, near the TSMC fabs anchoring the state’s chip corridor. It will package the processors powering the AI boom. Amkor is worth billions. It … Read More
Scottsdale’s Water Reckoning Arrives With the Colorado River Plan
Federal officials will unveil their Colorado River plan next week, and for Scottsdale and other cities in the area, the news is unlikely to bring relief. Quite the opposite. The pain lands here first Scottsdale draws roughly 70% of its water from the Central Arizona Project. That canal now sits at the center of a shrinking river. Federal officials will … Read More
Scottsdale Culinary Excellence Yet Again: Local Restaurant Named Best in the Country
Scottsdale has added another national title to its shelf. Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean was named the No. 1 Mediterranean restaurant in the United States by Yelp Elites, the review platform’s most active and trusted contributors. The honor arrived in a top 25 national guide released last month. Pinyon was the only Arizona restaurant to make the list. The recognition landed just … Read More