By Betty Janik While media was captivated with the breakup of the Trump/Musk bromance, Scottsdale had its own melodrama. In records released by County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, it was revealed that Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas, with strong support from Councilmen Barry Graham and Adam Kwasman, filed the “Parkingate” criminal complaint against Mayor Borowsky. This was an attempt to have Mayor Lisa … Read More
Yet Again Scottsdale Ranks Near the Top: The Story Behind Its Exceptionalism
Perhaps you’ve heard this before from us, but Scottsdale is pretty awesome. And it’s not just us who says that; every month it seems as though there’s an article touting how we’re at or near the top of some list, and what can we say? We like to remind you how lucky we are. Scottsdale has been recognized as one … Read More
Will Scottsdale Leadership Kowtow to Goldwater? A Ritzy Banquet May Offer Clues
By Ronald Sampson Perhaps I’m biased, but Scottsdale voters have a pretty good track record when it comes to voting on propositions. There are very few that I believe we collectively made the wrong choice on. This past cycle was no different, as despite a very vocal minority the citizenry voted with a large margin to fully fund and expand … Read More
More Organized Theft in Scottsdale: Why is This Problem Persisting?
While Scottsdale may be known as a world-class city best known for high end shops and restaurants, recently there has been a darker side to it. Along with being the launch point for numerous scam artists and fraudsters, it has been the target of organized theft rings quite frequently recently (read our coverage here). And a recent development demonstrates that … Read More
Guest Editorial: The importance of passing ideology-free budgets in Scottsdale
By Councilman Barry Graham City government works best when it’s anchored in its essential responsibilities: keeping residents safe, maintaining the city’s infrastructure and preserving public open space. That’s why I’m proud of the FY2026 budget that the city council is currently working on — a return to fundamentals that one of my colleagues calls “public safety, potholes and parks.” There’s … Read More
America’s Most-Attended Polo Event — 14th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Announces New “Polo Weekend” Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, New Match-Up Plus Brand New WestWorld Art & Wine Experience
The Action-Packed Weekend at WestWorld and Around Scottsdale Will Include Six Polo Matches, Including Army vs. Navy, Sunday Brunch & Open-Air Tent The unique Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos will return to WestWorld of Scottsdale this November, and match-ups are now set for the most-attended polo event in the United States. Dubbed “The Best Polo Event in the … Read More
A Kumbaya Moment on Council? Councilmembers Backtrack on Fight Against Mayor
It has been a rough few months for new Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky. What should have been smooth sailing with a conservative majority in city council has been anything but, culminating in their attempt to take away staffers from her office (get up to speed here). Things were looking dire, but it seems as though there may be reason for … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Budget Priorities
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Scottsdale’s 2025–26 tentative budget is poised for unanimous approval. With some notable exceptions, it funds long-standing community priorities. The fiscal discipline of past City Councils and voter-approved funding streams make this budget possible. In my six years on Council, we’ve reduced police retirement debt by $60 million, built a $120 million reserve, and lowered taxes. Our … Read More
Guest Editorial: Axon Apartment Update
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: The Axon apartment proposal has not been in the news much lately but a lot has happened behind the scenes in our efforts to prevent this from becoming a reality. To recap, here is a partial list of the outrages Axon has perpetrated so far in their effort to force the biggest apartment project (1875 units) ever … Read More
Promises made, promises kept: Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky details wins for Scottsdale
By Mayor Lisa Borowsky Politicians talk. My focus as Mayor these past five months has been to deliver for Scottsdale. When I was running for Mayor last year, I made a simple, six-point pledge to Scottsdale voters. This is where we stand in accomplishing those goals: Demand High-Quality Development, and Reject Density Scottsdale is special, but protecting what makes us … Read More