Axon’s own renderings for its apartment city
Scottsdale Gearing Up for the Return of Arizona Bike Week April 2 – 6, 2025
Premier Music Festival at WestWorld to Welcome Stone Temple Pilots, Five Finger Death Punch & Other Hard Rock Favorites, Highlights Include Stunt Shows, Charity Rides & the Highly Anticipated Return of Flat Track Racing Motorcycles, music and high-octane thrills await when Arizona Bike Week, the nation’s fastest-growing motorcycle rally, rolls back into WestWorld of Scottsdale this spring. Set for Wednesday, April … Read More
Local Democrats Pivot Towards Awful Policy, Demonstrating Why They Lose
By Alexander Lomax It was a tough year for Democrats all around this year, and Arizona was yet another example of this. They lost ground in the state legislature and have made Governor Hobbs’s intention to get a majority in at least either the State House or Senate a pipe dream. Perhaps the biggest issue nationally was a question as … Read More
Armed Robbery in Scottsdale: How Did Criminals Get So Emboldened in Our City??
Every city has their own issues, very few American cities are entirely devoid of crime, and Scottsdale is no different. However, it’s had the luxury of having very little violent crime; often its issues come in the form of Old Town partying gone too far or domestic issues. A recent development has residents shaken, and for good reason. A couple … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Green New Deal & Axon Referendum
By Councilwoman-Elect Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends – It’s time to count our blessings, express our gratitude, and spend time with dear family and friends. Please know that I am extremely grateful for YOU. Your activism, enthusiasm, and grassroots work secured a historic victory for the city of Scottsdale and for our future – THANK YOU! As you could probably guess, we … Read More
Outgoing Mayor and City Councilmembers Add an Unfortunate End to Their Legacy with Axon
By Alexander Lomax A lame duck session in politics is the period after the election but before the inauguration of new members. It’s when leaders who either did not run for re-election or lost their re-election raves are unencumbered by future expectations and criticisms, where they can defy the expectations of their constituency with few repercussions. It’s also a time … Read More
Guest Editorial: In Appreciation
By Councilwoman Betty Janik As we begin the Holiday Season, I want to offer thanks for your support for Proposition 490. It will provide a dedicated source of funding for Scottsdale Open Space, a most valuable asset that is enjoyed by both residents and visitors. We will be able to maintain our Parks and Preserve for the next 30 years … Read More
What Now for the Soon-to-be-Former Mayor? Mayor Dave Ortega’s Next Potential Steps
For winners of political campaigns, the to-do list is a fairly clear one: prepare themselves for the office, consider the staff they’ll need, and be ready to hit the ground running. What is next for elected officials who lose their re-election campaigns is far less frequently talked about. What about Scottsdale Mayor Dave Ortega? After what was presumed to be … Read More