By Councilwoman Betty Janik Prop 491 asks voters to approve a $22M adjustment to the base expenditure limit. This amount is calculated and regulated by the state. The ballot language (tagline text) with the $22M request is standard text used by Scottsdale in the past along with all other cities. Additionally, Arizona League of Cities and Towns provides this draft … Read More
The Vice President/Presidential Candidate Comes to Scottsdale: What I Wish They Actually Would Have Talked About
By Ronald Sampson Arizona is once again the center of the political universe. As any high school civics student understands, the President is elected by way of the electoral college, and the number of states that can materially swing that vote has narrowed significantly over the years. There are about 5-8 states are can legitimately vote either direction, and Arizona … Read More
Guest Editorial: Get Set to Vote!
By Councilmember Solange Whitehead Arizona’s election officially kicks off this week and there is a lot at stake Let’s remember: The truth matters, real leaders solve problems, and peddlers of misinformation never represent the public’s best interests. Mayor Dave Ortega Gets My Endorsement People who get a lot done often make success look effortless and that sums up the story … Read More
New 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Enjoyed by Serena Williams, Matthew McConaughey Making Exclusive Arizona Debut at Barrett-Jackson, Marking Its First Appearance in the State
Arizona Among First States in the Nation to See Celebrity-Endorsed Special Edition of Best-Selling Luxury SUV Serena Williams and Matthew McConaughey are among the celebrities singing the praises of the new 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label, and now, members of Arizona’s automotive elite will get their own look at the latest edition of the best-selling luxury SUV when it debuts at Barrett-Jackson, the World’s Greatest Collector … Read More
Cost Overruns Becoming a Campaign Issue in Scottsdale: What’s the Deal?
In a city with generally very few significant issues, sometimes relatively banal topics can turn into small firestorms, flashpoints of controversy and argument. Terminally online Scottsdalians can likely attest that there are a few such cases that are blowing up now, and of course they involve traffic. One example is a revamp of Scottsdale Road near Jomax in North Scottsdale … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: They’re Back…
A movie phrase made famous by Poltergeist apparently is the long rumored reality as Axon is purportedly readying to return its immensely unpopular apartment plan to Scottsdale decision-making dais. And in the “you can’t make this up” category, they are apparently targeting Planning Commission and City Council hearings immediately after the election on November 13th and November 19th. Too cute by half, but more … Read More
Issues Collide: Do STRs Hold the Key to High Housing Costs?
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot political talking point in Scottsdale for years now, as Mayor David Ortega and various city councilmembers have battled onerous restrictions at the state level to better regulate “party houses” and their related nuisances with mixed results. Additionally, the cost of housing has been a massive issue across the entire Valley, as renters have … Read More
Guest Editorial: Improved Parks and Better Public Safety with 100% Accountability are Good for Scottsdale and Our Economy.
By the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce urges you to please vote YES on Proposition 490, the “To Protect and To Preserve Scottsdale” ballot measure. This measure will take the place of an expiring city sales tax at a lower rate to fund improvements and increased maintenance for parks citywide, beginning in the aging … Read More
Guest Editorial: Time to Vote
By Councilwoman Betty Janik I urge you to re-elect Mayor Dave Ortega for a second term on Scottsdale City Council. Much has been accomplished in his first term. He was instrumental in passing the General Plan, he has been the regional leader in controlling short term rentals, he has kept city finances in the black while increasing reserves and reducing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Response from Adam Kwasman
By Adam Kwasman I am Adam Kwasman, and I am running for City Council to bring reason and thoughtful, solutionbased leadership to Scottsdale. Over the last few weeks, we have seen nothing but baseless attacks and desperation from other, and now former candidates, in the race for Scottsdale City Council. I entered this race because I, like so many others, … Read More