OPINION — As voters consider who should serve on the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board, I believe two candidates stand out: Lisa Everett and Dawn Densmore. Both women have demonstrated leadership in our community and understand that serving on a school board should be about one thing above all else: our students. more

OPINION — Phoenix is having a moment as a meeting destination, recently ranking No. 4 in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of the nation’s best conference cities. But filling a ballroom is only half the job. With Gallup reporting that 51% of remote-capable U.S. employees work in hybrid roles, the more important question is what happens once everyone gets together? more

OPINION — Cancer spreads, as do many diseases, and certainly this is the case with the Republican party. The days when integrity went along with conservative values is gone with Trump. Now, you … more

Millions of Americans review their health plan options during open enrollment each fall, often the only time they can choose or change coverage. more

OPINION — Paradise Valley’s Town Council voted 5-2 to place expenditure-limit (426) and the capital projects accumulation fund exemption (427) on the November ballot. Paul Dembow’s repeated … more

OPINION — As a Scottsdale resident since 1985, I had the honor to serve on the Charter Review Task Force in 2009 and the Citizens Code of Ethics Task Force in 2005-06. In 2006, the city council … more

OPINION — I served on Scottsdale's Planning Commission when Axon asked to approve roughly 1,900 apartments at Hayden and the Loop 101. I read every page of the plans. I listened to the residents. … more

OPINION — Any reasonable person supports children, public transportation and public safety. Supporting these goals does not mean giving City Hall a blank check. When government asks citizens to tax themselves — especially a regressive tax that places a greater burden on lower-income residents — we have a responsibility to ask hard questions. more

OPINION — After working and paying taxes for many years, seniors deserve a break on taxation of their retirement financial resources. Many live on fixed incomes that are affected by rising costs. Tax relief can provide the extra cushion to make the “golden years” a little more stress-free. more

OPINION — Your vote matters. Voting is one of the rituals and privileges of our democracy. When changes are being proposed to how Arizonans vote, they should know what they’re voting for. Proposition 144, if approved, would make constitutional changes to voting in Arizona, but leaves many details to be determined by the state Legislature. more

OPINION — As a 16-year Gilbert resident, I’m quite concerned about the cost of, and access to, water and energy, as I’m sure many of my neighbors are. The status of the Colorado River is getting dire, and I’ve seen it with my own eyes while driving to San Diego. Energy and water costs continue to escalate, hurting middle-class Arizonans. more

OPINION — I have written 100 essays about Arizona water, runaway growth, sprawl, wildcat development, the Colorado River and the relentless destruction of the desert we keep claiming we want to … more

OPINION — Arizona’s expenditure limitation is an artificial spending ceiling established almost 50 years ago. It relies on population and inflation, not changing demands or available revenues. … more

OPINION — “Defund woke schools,” “massive tax hike,” “higher property taxes hurts seniors and families.” Those are some examples of the anti-public school political sign messaging that … more

OPINION — Why do we continue to vote against our own self-interest? Is it because we are from a family of life-long Republicans or Democrats, or do we pay attention to political commercials that are fabricated and paid for by billionaires? Are we pouring all of our attention into media that manufactures outrage dividing us as a nation? more

OPINION — Mayor Stanton is pushing a $20 million increase in Paradise Valley’s spending limit (Proposition 426). He is the same person who pushed the Five Star/Ritz project more than a decade … more

OPINION — As long-time champions of the Scottsdale Unified School District and co-chairs of Yes to Children, we urge you to join us in voting yes on the SUSD bond. A yes vote invests in our … more

OPINION — This administration thinks it’d be a good idea to livestream the firing squad death of another human being. Why? This is depraved and barbaric. What’s next, a coliseum with … more

OPINION — Most Sun City residents may not be paying much attention to what the Recreation Centers of Sun City board is doing right now. As long as the recreation centers are open, the pools are … more

OPINION — Elections have consequences. Recently, Scottsdale families saw just how significant those consequences can be when the governing board voted 3-2 to close two more neighborhood schools. … more