OPINION — “Arizona is not running out of water. We are running out of cheap water.” The line has become a slogan for anyone who wants to admit scarcity without accepting limits.
It turns a …
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OPINION — Monday, I will propose restoring public comment to the beginning of council meetings.
The council’s decision to move citizen comments to the end of meetings effectively silenced …
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By Solange Whitehead | Member, Scottsdale City Council
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8/18/26
OPINION — I would like to correct a statement made by the journalist per this quote, "The schools being considered for closure are Copper Ridge School, Cheyenne Traditional School, Laguna Prep, …
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The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in July that religious institutions have the absolute right to define protected confessions, exempting clergy from mandatory child-abuse reporting if deemed necessary …
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OPINION — Do you enjoy paying for boondoggles? Probably not. But like it or not, you’re paying for a big one.
Councilmember Dubauskas is taking an all-expenses paid trip (expenses paid by …
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OPINION — Why is it so difficult for some to grasp Fountain Hills is a conservative town, as
evidenced by 8,505 registered Republicans and 3,729 registered Democrats? It’s not surprising …
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OPINION — Regarding Following the money: how Arizona pays for public school students and other articles written by Stacy Mantle: they are missing one major angle … “compared to what?”
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OPINION — In choosing a lieutenant governor running mate, Andy Biggs was boxed in. He didn’t have the political space to choose someone who might marginally improve his general election chances.
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OPINION — Has anyone else noticed that while driving Scottsdale’s major roads, it seems that if you drive the posted speed limits, you will succeed in hitting most, if not all , of the red …
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— Lawmakers in Washington are in the midst of trying to pass Reconciliation 3.0, a fast-tracked spending bill that would include major investments in the military and other priorities. To fund those investments, lawmakers are facing a familiar challenge: finding enough spending reductions to pay for the bill without raising taxes. Congress doesn't have to look far.
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OPINION — Kudos to Lee Shappell and the wonderful (as well as timely) article on civility. I teach a Humanities course entitled “Leadership and Ethics.” With the challenges we face in all sectors, Lee's article addressing the critical importance of civility serves as a valuable and indispensable core value.
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OPINION — Every community has difficult conversations it would rather avoid. Whether it’s homelessness, mental health, addiction or other complex social issues, these topics often come with strong opinions long before they come with understanding.
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