Much has been made about homelessness in Scottsdale; it was a central platform piece of several people running for City Council and became a talking point of several state legislators. And while the extent of the issue within the city was overstated, the fear that it could spread was an effective one, as shown by the success of the candidates … Read More
Projection, Thy Name is Isner
By Alexander Lomax The fight against Axon’s apartment megacomplex goes on, as much as most of us wish it would be relegated to the dust bin of history’s bad ideas (get up to date here). And even while the city bravely decided to defend the will of the people and explore legal options, it was still willing to come to … Read More
Since When are Standards a Bad Thing?
Linda Milhaven had what could generally be considered a successful time on Scottsdale City Council, and while her bid for Mayor wasn’t quite as successful, she has maintained a strong presence in the city, speaking up for issues that she feels strongly about. She has been an asset for this city and one of its best cheerleaders. However, a recent … Read More
Defending Our Democracy
By Alexander Lomax You, the voter, fairly overwhelmingly used your voice last election when you stated loudly at the polls that you wanted stable funding for our parks combined with a tax cut. Propositions 490 and 491 performed exceedingly well, thus securing our financial future. You also used your voice with your signature, with well over 25,000 of you signing … Read More
Guest Editorial: Council, Please Stop the Infighting
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