Op-Ed: Whitehead and Zubia Want Toilet-to-Tap. Our Golf Courses Stand in the Way

By Terry Babb This week, Attorney General Kris Mayes said Arizona “probably has too many golf courses.” That comment landed hard in Scottsdale, where golf courses support our tourism economy, preserve open space, and protect residents’ quality of life. Golf courses may also be a problem for Councilmember Solange Whitehead and her political apprentice Raoul Zubia. Both push Advanced Water … Read More

Re-Elect Maryann McAllen in 2028, and Yes, We Know It’s Early

Endorsing a candidate two years before she announces is unusual. Frankly, we don’t care. Scottsdale’s city council needs Maryann McAllen, and we see no reason to wait until 2028 to say so. Why is that? A Council That Can’t Stop Talking Over Itself The contention started early in her tenure. Yes, there would always be some degree of friction between … Read More

Old Town’s Next Act Is Coming

Old Town Scottsdale has had a rough year in the headlines. A brutal summer emptied sidewalks, and a string of Entertainment District shootings didn’t help. However, a flurry of big-money deals reported by the Scottsdale Progress suggests investors are betting heavily on the district’s future. That tracks with a recent In Business Magazine cover story featuring Kevin Burke, the city’s … Read More

AP&G Difference Makers: Oscar De las Salas

Difference Makers is our ongoing series spotlighting the people and organizations across the Valley who are quietly changing lives through their work. This installment turns the spotlight on Oscar De las Salas. Oscar has spent nearly three decades turning design into a form of civic leadership. A Colombian-born architect trained in Bogotá, Colombia and Salamanca, Spain, he went from designing … Read More

Op-Ed: The Super PAC Characterizations of Amish Shah are Wrong

By Steve Tyrrell A recent TV ad paid for by a super PAC in support of Jay Feely intentionally distorts Amish Shah’s record on sex offenders and public safety.  Feely’s campaign is desperate and cares not about the truth but I do: So here are the facts: Dr. Amish Shah is an emergency room physician and former team physician for … Read More

Op-Ed: Before You Vote, Read What the Scottsdale Progress Just Reported.

By Councilman Barry Graham Residents deserve to know who is trying to buy influence in our city elections. In last weekend’s edition, the Scottsdale Progress reported that the Axon-linked Better Together PAC is under investigation. State officials found a reasonable likelihood that the PAC violated Arizona campaign finance laws and referred the case to the Attorney General. The alleged violations … Read More

Op-Ed: Scottsdale Voters Spoke. The Courts Agreed. Barry Graham Was Wrong.

By Raoul Zubia Scottsdale has always been a community that thinks ahead. We protect our open spaces, invest in our neighborhoods, and understand that preserving what makes our city special requires more than promises. It requires planning and action. That’s why I’m especially proud of last week’s Arizona Court of Appeals decision upholding Proposition 490. As Vice Chair of Scottsdale’s … Read More

Bentley Scottsdale Bringing Ultra-Rare, All-Electric Torcal to 15th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

Only Bentley Torcal in the Country to Make a Special Appearance Nov. 7 at WestWorld Bentley Scottsdale is bringing an extraordinary piece of automotive history to the 15th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships next weekend. The legendary British automaker’s first fully electric vehicle, the Bentley Torcal, will make a special appearance at WestWorld Saturday, Nov. 7, adding another element of … Read More

Monterra reopens at WestWorld with year-round event space and mountain views

Monterra at WestWorld of Scottsdale is welcoming a new chapter after city renovations transformed the longtime venue into a fully climate-controlled space for weddings, corporate gatherings and community celebrations year-round. City officials and WestWorld partners celebrated the reopening with a ribbon-cutting and open house Oct. 23. Under city operation for the first time since originally opening in 1990, Monterra also … Read More