By Nicole M. Living in the desert means drought is always a concern. The Colorado River cuts were lighter than feared, but the drought is real, and Scottsdale must stay vigilant. That is why water sits at the center of this election. Councilman Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita treat water as supply and demand. They back conservation, smarter irrigation, rules … Read More
Zubia and Graham Trade Water Visions in First Council Debate
By Vanessa Rogers Scottsdale voters got their first side-by-side look at the council race this week as three candidates are competing for two seats. Early voting begins next week. The first of two debates touched on water, tourism, short-term rentals and public safety. Water Takes Center Stage Raoul Zubia, a lifelong Scottsdale resident, called water the top issue he hears … Read More
Guest Editorial: Why Scottsdale Should Elect Raoul Zubia
By Betty Janik Scottsdale needs leaders with experience, common sense, and a genuine commitment to our community. Raoul Zubia brings all three. His record of service, leadership, and collaboration makes him the right choice for Scottsdale City Council. Raoul has served numerous Scottsdale philanthropic organizations, including the EVIT, Charro, and SUSD Foundations and Partners for Paiute. He also serves on … Read More
Op-Ed: Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham Are Right for Scottsdale’s Future
By Steve Colombo We long-time Scottsdale residents chose to make the city our home. Simply being born here fails to make a candidate qualified. Years of drought and Colorado River cuts have made water a pivotal election issue. Only Mr. Graham and Ms. Ugenti-Rita have proven results on this topic. Raoul Zubia can only be judged by his campaign promises … Read More
Zubia to Voters: “Secure Our Water” as Scottsdale Heads Toward Early Voting
By Raoul Zubia With early voting beginning this week, I believe Scottsdale voters face a clear choice about our city’s future — and nowhere is that choice more important than water. At last week’s City Council debate, I made water security the centerpiece of my campaign because it is the number one concern I hear from residents across Scottsdale. I’m … Read More
Scottsdale Residents Take Their David vs. Goliath Fight With Axon to the Appeals Court
By Alexander Lomax The fight over Axon’s Scottsdale headquarters has entered another round, and it’s still a fair question who is winning. Last week, a group of residents filed an appeal seeking to overturn the state law that blocked a public vote on the project. Their argument is simple. Lawmakers cannot erase a constitutional right to challenge a decision at … Read More
Barry Graham’s Inaccurate Characterization of The Residence at Paiute
By Raoul Zubia Residents do deserve the facts. That is exactly why I objected to Barry Graham’s inaccurate characterization of The Residence at Paiute as a “homeless shelter next to schools.” The Arizona Republic just fact checked Barry’s claims, Barry please read the Arizona Republic. Despite his insulting suggestion that as a leader for Paiute, I didn’t read the documentation, … Read More
Op-Ed: Vote Zubia and Only Zubia – Your Vote Will Decide Scottsdale’s Water Future
By Linda Milhaven Raoul Zubia has the facts about our water and understands the importance of moving forward with water investments without delay. We will be safer with Raoul on City Council. Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita, the other two candidates vying for City Council seats, are compromising our water security by denying reality and/or outright lying about our water … Read More
Op-Ed: Zubia Too Friendly with Developers
By Mark McCurdy A longtime concern in Scottsdale has been the tight grip special interests hold on City Hall. Think about what still frustrates you: unwanted high-density apartments, strain on water from overdevelopment, neglected street maintenance, short-term rentals, sweetheart contracts, and road diets. Those are the results of years of special-interest control. Things changed in 2024, when residents elected a … Read More