By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: On Monday Kathy and I filed my paperwork to be on the ballot for City Council in the upcoming election. Despite my late entry into the campaign, you all delivered for me plenty of signatures on my nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot. You also gave me a running start on a campaign war … Read More
Guest Editorial: 1,000-Degree Flashover Training with the Scottsdale Fire Department
By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas As Chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, I have the privilege of working closely with Scottsdale’s Police and Fire Departments. Nothing compares to the thrill of saying “yes” to rare opportunities that let me witness—and even participate in—the rigorous training for our first responders. Last week, I joined Scottsdale Fire Department recruits for their first live … Read More
Scottsdale Art Week’s Second Edition Sees Significant Attendance Increase, Opens With $1M Sale
More than 21,000 guests made their way through the gates of WestWorld of Scottsdale this past weekend as Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari delivered increased crowds for 112 galleries across 123 booths. Ticket sales climbed 133% over its inaugural run, and a Justin BUA painting sold for $1.2 million within the first two hours, setting the tone for an unforgettable … Read More
Scottsdale Firefighters Association To Host City Council Candidate Forum: What Can You Expect?
The Scottsdale Firefighters Association has announced it will host a city council candidate forum this April, and it is worth paying attention to. The firefighters’ association has long been one of the most credible civic voices in Scottsdale, with a track record of endorsements that carry real weight with voters across the political spectrum. When they put candidates in a … Read More
Is Water Taking a Back Seat in Scottsdale City Governance? A New Development Implies As Such
By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale has long prided itself on being one of the most forward-thinking cities in the American West when it comes to water policy. For a desert municipality that has watched the Colorado River shrink for decades, that reputation wasn’t just a point of civic pride; it was existential planning. Which is what makes a quiet but consequential … Read More
Guest Editorial: What Makes a Good Candidate
By Mary Manross Do you know Solange Whitehead? I have known her for over 20 years. That is why I am proud to serve as Honorary Chair for her campaign for Scottsdale City Council. The first question I have for candidates is what do they believe are the most critical issues facing Scottsdale? Secondly, have they ever shown an ability … Read More
Scottsdale has a New State Legislator: Who is Cody Reim and What Does It Mean for November?
If the name Cody Reim doesn’t ring a bell, you’re not alone. The Rio Verde Foothills small business owner wasn’t exactly a fixture of Scottsdale-area political circles before this week. But as of Tuesday, he’s your state representative. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Reim to fill the Arizona House vacancy in Legislative District 3, created when Joseph Chaplik … Read More
Mayor’s Borowsky’s Statement Regarding Termination of Chief of Staff
“I was informed by city management today, after a 65-day investigation, that Chief of Staff R. Lamar Whitmer, has been terminated. To be clear, I do not condone inappropriate workplace conversations, did not witness them and would not tolerate them. Furthermore, I fully believe workplace rules should be followed, public trust should never be abused, and this has been fully … Read More
$10.4 million win positions Scottsdale to take first step to transform WestWorld drainage infrastructure
The Water Infrastructure Financing Authority of Arizona (WIFA) has approved a $10,436,918 low-cost loan, including $1 million in principal forgiveness, to support major drainage improvements at WestWorld of Scottsdale — a key priority of Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s administration. The investment marks a major first step forward in delivering long-needed improvements that will enhance WestWorld’s safety, operations, and economic performance, Mayor … Read More
Scottsdale’s Cultural Excellence Continues This Week with Scottsdale Art Week: What You Should Know
Scottsdale has been quietly staking its claim as one of the Southwest’s premier cultural destinations, and this week offers another piece of evidence. Scottsdale Art Week returns for its sophomore outing starting today and lasting until this Sunday at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and if the buzz surrounding it is any indication, the city’s arts scene is very much arriving on … Read More