By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead As we wrap up our four years together, I am writing to thank my outgoing colleagues Mayor David Ortega and Councilmembers Betty Janik, Tammy Caputi, and Tom Durham. Together we set Scottsdale on a winning trajectory that will deliver results for decades to come. I am so honored to have worked with all of you and wanted to highlight some of … Read More
Guest Editorial: Promises Made, Promises Kept!
By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends, THANK YOU! It was an honor to be sworn in on Tuesday as your new Scottsdale City Councilwoman!! Scottsdale is an incredible city – the jewel of the American southwest. From our spark of Western spirit, our thriving business and tourism economy, and our beautiful preserve – we are blessed to live here and … Read More
Guest Editorial: Jaw Dropping Disrespect, Lies and Deaf Ears Mark the First Meeting of Scottsdale’s New City Council
By Linda Milhaven At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Barry Graham and Adam Kwasman led one of the most disrespectful displays I have witnessed in 30 years of watching City Council meetings. Jan Dubauskas and Kathy Littlefield were complicit. They stifled discussion by preventing their colleagues from speaking and disputing Graham’s misstatements. They shouted over colleagues taking control of the meeting … Read More
New Management in Scottsdale: Who is Greg Caton?
It’s a time of change in Scottsdale. Most everyone knows of our new mayor and knows that there will be some new city councilmembers in the council dais this year. But many people don’t realize that it’s the city manager that calls most of the shots regarding how the city is managed. In the wake of Jim Thompson’s exit from … Read More
How Not to Lose: David Ortega Does No Favors for His Legacy
by Ronald Sampson Many times history won’t judge you based on how you act after you win, but how you react to a loss. It’s easy to be gracious after a victory, but after a bitter, grueling effort that results in an unfortunate outcome, do you offer best wishes for your opponent or do you claim malfeasance and attempt to … Read More
Is a Massive Scottsdale Company’s Success Fraudulent? A Prominent Short-Seller Believes So
Carvana has become a bit of a local success story. The Scottsdale-based company had one of the most novel, moonshot ideas of our time: what if we sold cars in a vending machine? An idea that seems crazy on its face has been a wild success, with its car towers facilitating car sales all over the country. But what if … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: New Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky Names Long-Time Northeast Valley Media Personality and Digital Free Press Editor Terrance Thornton as Chief of Staff
An unorthodox, savvy move by someone who may be making more surprising announcements soon.
Repost: Scottsdale Inauguration & Big Achievements!
Scottsdale City Council Inauguration Ceremony – Jan 14 Attend the Scottsdale City Council Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, July 14, at 3:00 PM at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. This important event marks the beginning of a new term for our city’s leaders. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend and witness the swearing-in of … Read More
The State of Scottsdale Tourism? STRONG
The common refrain within the United States in 2024 has been something to the effect of “times are tight”, and when that’s the case often vacations are amongst the first items to be sacrificed. But you wouldn’t know that if you looked at Scottsdale. According to a recent report from Scottsdale’s Tourism and Events Director, the city will likely see … Read More
They Can’t Be Serious
Fascinating was this recent article in the Phoenix Business Journal about Axon’s comments and challenges to the Scottsdale referendum challenging its hugely unpopular apartment proposal there, you can read the piece here. Basically, Axon’s beleaguered CEO said that if the new Scottsdale Mayor and City Council taking office January 14th don’t schedule a special election in 2025 rather than hold … Read More