In what now seems to be a recurring theme, Scottsdale Unified School District faces another troubling chapter in its ongoing struggles with employee misconduct. In just the past three months, three district employees have lost their positions over allegations of inappropriate behavior involving minors. This isn’t merely another bureaucratic misstep; it’s a pattern that demands serious attention from parents and … Read More
Let’s Enter 2026 the Right Way: Where You Should Be on New Year’s Eve in Scottsdale
As the clock ticks down on 2025, Scottsdale, as always, will transform into one of Arizona’s most exciting destinations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Whether you’re seeking glamorous rooftop parties, elegant dinners, or high-energy dance floors, our city has something for everyone looking to welcome 2026 in style. W Scottsdale Renaissance Affair Step into a Bridgerton-inspired wonderland at W Scottsdale’s … Read More
Scottsdale Tips Of The Week
A city that is rapidly become a hot new culinary destination, Scottsdale recently welcomed 2 new additions not to be missed. Wolf by Vanderpump has views and a vibe on the 7th floor of the Caesar’s Republic hotel that you need to experience to believe. And 40-Love which has replaced the long-time Kelly’s Pub in Old Town with a good, … Read More
Chaparral’s Future Ready Conference Showcases Scottsdale Schools’ Commitment to Excellence
When 480 Career and Technical Education students gathered at Chaparral High School for the 2025 Future Ready Conference, they weren’t just attending another school event: they were experiencing the kind of transformative educational opportunity that defines excellence in Scottsdale Unified School District. The full-day conference, presented by SUSD’s CTE department in partnership with Scottsdale Rotary, brought students face-to-face with real-world … Read More
Guest Editorial: Leadership in Action: Bob Littlefield Steps Up to Stop the Axon Faction’s Sellout of Scottsdale
By Scottsdale Voter Just in time for Christmas, three-term Councilor and TAAAZE founder Bob Littlefield, delivers a gift to residents: a second lawsuit against the City’s shameful backroom MOU with Axon. This latest suit goes straight at the outrageous November 17 “compromise” that the Axon Faction, led by unpopular Democrat Solange Whitehead and embattled Mayor Lisa Borowsky, rammed through on a … Read More
Guest Editorial: More conservative leaders endorse the campaign!
By George Khalaf I am humbled and grateful to announce the latest round of endorsements for my campaign for Arizona State House in LD3. These leaders represent patriotism, clarity, conservatism, America-First ideals and common sense. They make our state great. They reflect the voices of our grassroots, who will always be the backbone of this campaign. I’ve been proud to … Read More
Profiles in Courage: When Mayors Choose Constituents Over Corporate Pressure
By Alexander Lomax Sometimes the measure of leadership isn’t found in what you approve, but in what you have the courage to oppose. The contrast between Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke’s decisive rejection of an unpopular AI data center and Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s handling of the unpopular Axon development reveals two fundamentally different approaches to serving constituents when corporate interests … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale deserves leaders we can trust
By Christian Serena Politics and passion often go hand in hand. But when passion replaces accuracy — especially by an elected official — our entire community suffers. Residents deserve clarity from leaders we can trust. In her recent Scottsdale Independent opinion, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead claims the council “silenced” the public by adjusting when citizens can speak during meetings. That’s not … Read More
Guest Editorial: A Giant Step Backwards for Scottsdale
By Betty Janik At the last Scottsdale Council meeting of 2025, the Bloc majority consisting of Council Members Graham, Dubauskas, Kwasman, and Littlefield, voted to make significant changes to public comment guidelines. These changes include: Elimination of public comment at the beginning of Council Meetings. Reduction of public comment to one session at the END of the meeting. Increase the … Read More
Celebrating Excellence: The 39th Annual Sterling Awards Showcase Scottsdale’s Best
For 39 years, the Sterling Awards have stood as the gold standard for recognizing business excellence in Scottsdale. Produced by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognize leadership within the local business world and honor organizations that help build a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. The 2025 honorees announced last month at the Embassy Suites by … Read More