Guest Editorial: Graham And His Allies Are Misleading Voters

By Raoul Zubia In an August 7th op-ed on this very website, Barry Graham attacked me over a $5,000 contribution from Axon President Josh Isner. The claim was that I said I hadn’t received contributions from Axon in a June 29th forum, and then two days later I received a donation from Mr. Isner. Yesterday, a new piece from a … Read More

Scottsdale Voters Deserve Accountability, Not Special Interests

By Terry Babb Scottsdale voters want candidates who answer to them—not special interests. With three candidates remaining for two City Council seats, I am increasingly concerned that residents are not the top priority for one of them. At a June candidate forum, Raoul Zubia assured voters that his campaign finance reports would show “there’s nothing that says Axon on it.” … Read More

Two Proposals: Put Residents First, Fix the Political Sign Mess

By Solange Whitehead Monday, I will propose restoring public comment to the beginning of Council meetings. The Council’s decision to move citizen comments to the end of meetings effectively silenced everyday residents. Listening to the community is free, vital, and helps catch problems early—before they become costly. I will also propose a council meeting item to establish voluntary campaign sign … Read More

Zubia’s Good Message Undercuts Itself on TPUSA

By Alexander Lomax Raoul Zubia is running one of the more thoughtful campaigns in the Scottsdale City Council runoff. His pitch to reject extremism “from the right or the left” and govern for the whole city instead of the loudest factions is exactly the kind of message Scottsdale voters have been asking for after a few too many years of … Read More

Guest Editorial: Steady Water Management, Not Campaign Rhetoric

By Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield Scottsdale residents deserve the real facts about our water future, not cherry-picked claims timed for an election. Councilwoman Solange Whitehead’s recent opinion piece attempts to cast doubt on the city’s water security to promote her preferred council candidate. The facts reveal a different picture. Scottsdale Water has planned for a possible drought for decades, carefully managing … Read More

Zubia Touts Support from “Preserve Pioneers”

Scottsdale City Council candidate Raoul Zubia recently touted the support of several luminaries from Scottsdale’s history, whom he names “Preserve Pioneers”. From a recent campaign email:   I am grateful for the support of these incredible Scottsdale leaders and public servants. These women have helped lead the effort to create our magnificent McDowell Sonoran Preserve and were rightly recognized by … Read More

Borowsky’s Speeding Ticket and Scottsdale’s Long Memory for Mayoral Mishaps

By Ronald Sampson Mayor Lisa Borowsky has a speeding ticket story now, and Scottsdale has been here before. ABC15 first reported that the citation was dismissed after process servers couldn’t track her down. What Actually Happened A speed camera caught Borowsky doing 58 in a 40 near Scottsdale and Thomas roads back in October, a $344 citation. She says she … Read More

Old Town Tortilla Factory Rides Into the Sunset After 30 Years

Scottsdale lost one of its warmest rooms this month. Old Town Tortilla Factory served its final dinner on August 1. The restaurant shared the news with guests in a short farewell message. Moreover, the timing caught nearly everyone off guard. The restaurant had gone dark for a routine summer break on June 30. Regulars expected the patio to reopen August … Read More