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Scottsdale is on the verge of a new political era as Dave Ortega prepares to step into the role of mayor and three newcomers join the council.
While 2021 marks a fresh start for everyone, …
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 By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 11/13/20 |
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This year it seems more important than ever to focus on mental health and suicide prevention. 2020 has been a whirlwind of unforeseen events:
COVID-19;
Social distancing;
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By Betty Janik and Tom Durham
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11/10/20
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While the four newly elected members of Scottsdale’s City Council are not publicly declaring victory, the unofficial results appear set in stone.
Four days after the Nov. 3 General Election, …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 11/6/20 |
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David Ortega is maintaining a positive attitude as his lead to become Scottsdale’s next mayor is unwavering upon the release of more election results.
Maricopa County Election’s …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 11/4/20 |
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Editor’s Note: The results from the Nov. 3 General Election remain unofficial and ballots continue to be counted. Final results will be available at a later date.
We extend the warmest …
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By Kathy Littlefield, Linda Milhaven, and Solange Whitehead
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11/4/20
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The latest drop of Maricopa County election results shows slight changes in the margins of Scottsdale’s winning City Council and mayoral candidates — but the group of top vote-getters has not changed.
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11/3/20
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It’s not uncommon for candidates to report personal loans during the financial ebbs and flows of an election — but only one reported using $100,000 from their personal piggy bank.
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/28/20 |
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Betty Janik, one of the six Scottsdale City Council candidates, says the choice for voters is clear: continue on the same path or vote for change.
Ms. Janik says Scottsdale is on a path where …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/28/20 |
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One elite group does not know what’s best for Scottsdale, City Council candidate Betty Janik says, alleging discrimination that exists on some boards and commissions.
While the topic of …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/24/20 |
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Scottsdale City Council candidate Tom Durham, a lawyer by trade, sees value in adding representation from across the city to municipal boards and commissions.
While the topic of diversity has …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/21/20 |
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If there is one thing Americans agree on, it is this: Special interests funding political campaigns does not serve public interests.
Without meaningful campaign donation limits in Scottsdale, I …
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By Solange Whitehead
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10/20/20
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The wild fire danger in Scottsdale has reached a decade high.
The extremely dry weather and absence of a monsoon has extended the fire season.
Scottsdale is particularly vulnerable to brush …
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By Betty Janik
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10/19/20
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For this week’s Scottsdale City Council Q&A series, candidates are answering questions about a divisive topic: Marijuana.
As Arizona voters prepare to decide the fate of recreational …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/13/20 |
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From the City’s website:
The General Plan is the primary tool for guiding the future of the city. It contains the community’s goals and policies on character and design, land use, open …
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By Betty Janik
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10/10/20
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Don Henninger is the executive director of the Scottsdale Coalition of Today and Tomorrow (“SCOTT”), which states that its mission is as a civic and business organization working on …
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By Tom Durham
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10/9/20
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Scottsdale City Council candidate Tom Durham answers reader-submitted questions on short-term rentals and the Papago Park land deal for this week’s Q&A series.
Mr. Durham is one of six …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/7/20 |
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For this week’s Scottsdale City Council Q&A series, candidate Betty Janik answers questions on topics submitted by readers: short-term rentals and the Papago Park land deal.
Ms. Janik …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/6/20 |
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When asked about Old Town Scottsdale redevelopment, Betty Janik, one of six candidates for Scottsdale City Council, wants more residents to be a part of the discussion.
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 10/3/20 |
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Tammy Caputi has written an important article which appeared in the Independent, entitled Scottsdale’s Fork in the Road.
As competing candidates for the City Council, we don’t always …
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By Tom Durham and Betty Janik
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9/29/20
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As with any job, serving on Scottsdale City Council — a public, four-year gig — comes with challenges from a busy schedule to long meetings, stressful situations and everything in …
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By Melissa RosequistTwitter: @mrosequist_ | 9/24/20 |