By Councilwoman Tammy Caputi Councilwoman Caputi here, wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Here’s a look back at 2022 accomplishments: Most importantly, we’ve managed our finances exceptionally well in the midst of an historically high level of economic uncertainty. Despite record high inflation, a crisis in the supply chain, and labor shortages, Scottsdale has improved our balance sheet by increasing … Read More
Caputi Takes On Ortega in a Friendly Crowd: Is It a Sign of What’s to Come in 2024?
Is it too early to look forward to the 2024 Scottsdale Mayoral race? Well we are confident that Mayor David Ortega is looking forward to his re-election campaign, and based on a recent post from Councilwoman Tammy Caputi it looks like we may have someone else who is similarly looking at that race with opportunity in their eyes. We found … Read More
Guest Editorial: from Scottsdale Councilwoman Tammy Caputi
I ran for city council to be a positive, forward-thinking voice for Scottsdale. We need councilmembers who will govern with facts and open minds. Activism has its place, and the council can have disagreement about policy, but we must understand what it means to govern, and base our decisions on facts and data. My job as a councilmember is to … Read More
In Women’s History Month, Women Lead the Scottsdale City Council – How Arizona is Ahead of the Curve
March is Women’s History Month, and while there are plenty more publications and writers who can give a better homage to it and do it more justice, we at the Arizona Progress Gazette see a proper opportunity to highlight women leading here in our neck of the woods: in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and in Arizona. In Scottsdale, this is highlighted … Read More
Conflict in Scottsdale City Council: Are They Looking for a Lawsuit?
It hasn’t been a big secret that Mayor David Ortega has had a sometimes contentious relationship with a few other members of the city council. That has recently come out in the open even more however, with a recent tift with Councilwoman Tammy Caputi coming to light and with potential stakes including a significant lawsuit. The most recent conflict is … Read More
Guest Video: Tammy Caputi’s 2021 Year in Review
Check out Tammy Caputi’s Year in Review here
A Liquor-Fueled Fight: Old Town Liquor Store Voted Down by City Council
In a unanimous 7-0 vote last week, the Scottsdale City Council voted down the application by liquor store owner and operator Samir Yono in his attempt to bring a liquor store to Old Town. This follows the defeated attempt to bring a marijuana dispensary to Old Town, further cementing the preservation of Old Town as a place to play, not … Read More
Guest Editorial: Opposing a Retail Liquor Store in the Entertainment District
By Tammy Caputi Last week I requested that Case 38-LL-2021 (Old Town Scottsdale Liquor License) be moved off of the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion and a motion. I have no issue with the applicant or the building use, I have a problem with the location for this use. A retail liquor store in this … Read More