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Rudd: How to celebrate election season while living in an HOA community
The 2024 election has arrived.
November 1, 2024
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Rudd: How to celebrate election season while living in an HOA community
Debbie Rudd
By Debbie Rudd | Point of View
The 2024 election has arrived.Whether by voting, attending a campaign rally or simply talking with their neighbors, Arizonans across the state are making their voices heard.
Another popular metho...
Seiden: Arizona Corporation Commission continues to put customer reliability first
Danny Seiden
By Danny Seiden | Point of View
Arizona’s booming economy depends on access to reliable, affordable energy. Recently, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) took an important step to safeguard that energy future by endorsing t...
Carla: A letter of support for Scottsdale Props 490 & 491
Carla
By Carla Carla | Point of View
This year Scottsdale was fortunate when it came to wildfires. Next year we might not be so lucky.As every summer gets hotter and drier, nature and human caused fires are a fact of life in Scottsdale and o...
Parents: A salute to Dr. Scott Menzel and an endorsement in SUSD governing board race this Tuesday
(File Photo/DigitalFreePress)
By Melinda Gulick, Cindy Threadgill, Kristin Graziano, Colleen Abrams and Billie Henning | Point of View
Dr. Scott Menzel has been named the Arizona School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year for ...
Bohannon: A career in construction can be lucrative, fulfilling, and rewarding
Tami Bohannon
By Tami Bohannon | Point of View
October is Careers in Construction Month and National Energy Awareness/Weatherization Month and Arizona stands at a crossroads. Our state, home to one of the nation’s most active construction se...
Sandoval: How expressive arts heal Phoenix families affected by domestic violence
Matt Sandoval
By Matt Sandoval | Point of View
Every day, families seek safety and refuge at one of the several domestic violence shelters in the valley. Frightened, exhausted, and needing care, these families need a full array of wraparound...
Zubia: Manufactured ‘chaos’ and politicization at SUSD costs us all money
Raoul Zubia
By Raoul Zubia | Point of View
A recent study by American University explores the costs that school districts face due to the ever-increasing manufactured culture wars and politicization of our neighborhood schools.Governing boar...
Dr. Grabinski: Female breast cancer deaths on the rise in Arizona — what you need to know
Dr. Erica Grabinski
By Dr. Erica Grabinski | Point of View
In Arizona, female breast cancer was the No. 1 cancer diagnosis in the state from 2017 -2021. An average of 902 women in Arizona died from breast cancer each year from 2018 – 2022 w...
Jackson: Mark Stanton will make for a strong leader of Paradise Valley as mayor
Mark Stanton
By George Jackson | Point of View
I am voting for Mark Stanton for mayor of Paradise Valley for many reasons and I encourage you to vote for Mark as well.Mark is a lifelong resident of Paradise Valley and has chosen to make Para...
Campana: Scottsdale Prop 490 is a tax measure to raise all boats in Scottsdale
A view of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve — a hallmark of land preservation in the City of Scottsdale. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Sam Campana | Point of View
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Manross: A community with vision is a community that will thrive in Scottsdale
Mary Manross
By Mary Manross | Point of View
Scottsdale has an unmatched quality of life because our community came together with a vision. Thanks to that vision we have built a world class park system, a beautiful greenbelt through the midd...
Lamber: Protect your child on Halloween, the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians
Mark Lamber
By Mark Lamber | Point of View
The spookiest night of the year is also the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. The risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher ...
DeNicole: Anna Thomasson has my full support for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
A view of Paradise Valley Councilwoman Anna Thomasson at the recent mayoral forum hosted at the Mountain Shadows Resort in the Town of Paradise Valley. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress)
By Tina DeNicole | Point of View
Anna is all...
Vreeland: Join me in voting ‘yes’ for Scottsdale Props 490 & 491
Mike Vreeland
By Mike Vreeland | Point of View
The men and women who maintain and oversee Scottsdale’s parks are among the best in the nation. It’s one more reason why voters in Scottsdale should vote ‘yes’ on Propositions 490 and 491.The Co...
Hamway: I offer my full endorsement of Mark Stanton for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
Mark Stanton
By Mary Hamway | Point of View
After serious consideration, I am proud to endorse Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton, for Paradise Valley Mayor.I have known Mark for 20 years and served for two years with him on council.
Mark Stanton...
Grado: Bullying prevention month is a time to spread compassion, educate our community
Sarah Grado
By Sarah Grado | Point of View
Every year, National Bullying Prevention Month serves as a poignant reminder of the prevalent issue of bullying in our society. The CDC defines bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or ...
Carpinelli: Mark Stanton has my full endorsement for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
Mark Stanton
By Rick Carpinelli | Point of View
Mark Stanton will be a terrific mayor for the Town of Paradise Valley. During his three terms as a Paradise Valley Town Council member, I have seen Mark engage with others respectfully, even w...
Goldwater: Prop 490 is about conservation of Scottsdale’s amenities
Ty Goldwater
By Ty Goldwater | Point of View
When Prop 400 was approved in 1995, my grandfather, Barry Goldwater fully supported saving the open space we now know as the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. From his early days on the Phoenix City Coun...
Minor: The hidden toll of election stress creates need to address mental health
Sentari Minor
By Sentari Minor | Point of View
As Election Day looms on the horizon, a palpable tension is gripping the nation. Recent research reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans report signs of anxiety or depression linked ...
Sanchez: My vote for Maricopa County Sheriff is Tyler Kamp
Yasser F. Sanchez
By Yasser F. Sanchez | Point of View
In the recent televised debates between Maricopa County Sheriff’s Candidates Tyler Kamp and Jerry Sheridan, a clear message was delivered: One candidate represents the future, and anothe...
Reed: how to avoid caregiver burnout
April Reed
By April Reed | Point of View
As September had been branded as ‘National Self-Care Month’ and with over 850,000 unpaid family caregivers in Arizona, Ability360 wants the community to know caregiver burnout is real, but it can be m...
Pabis & Luoma: Improved parks and better public safety with 100% accountability are good for Scottsdale
Eric Luoma, vice chair, and Michelle Pabis, chair of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, are coming out in support for the Propositions 490 & 491 this November. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Michelle Pabis & Eric Luoma | Point ...
Lane: Scottsdale Proposition 490 equates to nothing more than a breach of trust
Jim Lane
By Jim Lane | Point of View
My early concerns with Proposition 490 were the deceptive ballot language and false premises use to promote it, and the perceived electioneering contained within the ‘helpful’ Q&A in the p...
Neely: A call for my fellow Republicans to reject Kari Lake this November
Peggy Neely
By Peggy Neely | Point of View
I’ve spent my career as a proud member of the Republican Party.For 12 years, I proudly served on the Phoenix City Council, eventually working my way up to vice mayor. Throughout it all, I put our ci...
Shapiro: A view of local politics through a community service lens
Gary Shapiro
By Gary Shapiro | Point of View
Woody Allen is famously quoted for saying “80% of success is showing up.”The Arizona Digital Free Press invited me to be the official timekeeper for the community conversations with the cand...
The Hurleys: Mark Stanton offers unequaled experience as candidate for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
Mark Stanton
By Pat & Nancy Hurley | Point of View
As Paradise Valley’s Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton serves as a thoughtful and skillful leader. Mark has earned the respect of government, business, community, and elected leaders from around ...
Kwasman: My campaign remains focused on solving problems — not baseless attacks
Adam Kwasman
By Adam Kwasman | Point of View
I am running for city council to bring reason and thoughtful, solution-based leadership to Scottsdale.Over the last few weeks, we have seen nothing but baseless attacks and desperation from other,...
Melnychenko: Adam Kwasman makes too many assumptions about Scottsdale resident values based on home address
Alison Melnychenko
By Alison Melnychenko | Point of View
Scottsdale’s 2023 demographic report showed that the city has 60,126 residents who live in multi-family housing units, which includes apartments. That’s over 25% of the city’s total po...
Cieniawski: Affordable housing should not come with a luxury price point in Maricopa County
Julie Cieniawski
By Julie Cieniawski | Point of View
Housing shouldn’t be a luxury item but for many, it’s become one. I want to work with you to change that. Housing ensures people have a safe place to escape the natural elements and place ...
Schweiker: Why I and my fellow conservative friends are voting ‘yes’ on Prop 490 & 491
Dan Schweiker
By Dan Schweiker | Point of View
If you believe in conservative principles or conservation or both, then voting YES on Scottsdale’s Propositions 490 and 491 is an easy decision. Prop 490 would protect, preserve, and maintain Sc...
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Seiden: Arizona Corporation Commission continues to put customer reliability first
Recently, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) took an important step to safeguard that energy future by endorsing the Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) of Arizona Public Service (APS), Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and UniSource Energy.
November 1, 2024
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Carla: A letter of support for Scottsdale Props 490 & 491
This year Scottsdale was fortunate when it came to wildfires. Next year we might not be so lucky.
October 31, 2024
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Parents: A salute to Dr. Scott Menzel and an endorsement in SUSD governing board race this Tuesday
Dr. Scott Menzel has been named the Arizona School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year for his outstanding leadership, commitment to educational excellence, student achievement and community partnership.
October 31, 2024
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Bohannon: A career in construction can be lucrative, fulfilling, and rewarding
October is Careers in Construction Month and National Energy Awareness/Weatherization Month and Arizona stands at a crossroads.
October 29, 2024
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Sandoval: How expressive arts heal Phoenix families affected by domestic violence
Every day, families seek safety and refuge at one of the several domestic violence shelters in the valley. Frightened, exhausted, and needing care, these families need a full array of wraparound services.
October 29, 2024
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Zubia: Manufactured ‘chaos’ and politicization at SUSD costs us all money
Current SUSD board members Amy Carney and Carine Werner misuse their positions to sow distrust, falsely claiming the district withholds information that records consistently prove they receive.
October 29, 2024
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Dr. Grabinski: Female breast cancer deaths on the rise in Arizona — what you need to know
In Arizona, female breast cancer was the No. 1 cancer diagnosis in the state from 2017 -2021. An average of 902 women in Arizona died from breast cancer each year from 2018 – 2022 with 65.1% of those deaths occurring in women 65 and older.
October 27, 2024
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Jackson: Mark Stanton will make for a strong leader of Paradise Valley as mayor
I am voting for Mark Stanton for mayor of Paradise Valley for many reasons and I encourage you to vote for Mark as well.
October 27, 2024
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Campana: Scottsdale Prop 490 is a tax measure to raise all boats in Scottsdale
What is not a scam is Prop 490 to protect and preserve our city parks — and provide the resources to make that happen.
October 24, 2024
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Manross: A community with vision is a community that will thrive in Scottsdale
Thanks to that vision we have built a world class park system, a beautiful greenbelt through the middle of the community, and a one of a kind McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
October 23, 2024
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Lamber: Protect your child on Halloween, the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians
The risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween, with that risk increasing ten times for pedestrians aged four to eight years. Arizona is especially dangerous for pedestrians, with the nation’s second-highest rate of fatalities overall in 2022 (latest data available).
October 23, 2024
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DeNicole: Anna Thomasson has my full support for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
There are many reasons I am supporting Anna Thomasson for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley.
October 22, 2024
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Vreeland: Join me in voting ‘yes’ for Scottsdale Props 490 & 491
The men and women who maintain and oversee Scottsdale’s parks are among the best in the nation. It’s one more reason why voters in Scottsdale should vote ‘yes’ on Propositions 490 and 491.
October 20, 2024
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Hamway: I offer my full endorsement of Mark Stanton for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
After serious consideration, I am proud to endorse Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton, for Paradise Valley Mayor.
October 18, 2024
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Grado: Bullying prevention month is a time to spread compassion, educate our community
Every year, National Bullying Prevention Month serves as a poignant reminder of the prevalent issue of bullying in our society.
October 15, 2024
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Carpinelli: Mark Stanton has my full endorsement for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
Mark Stanton will be a terrific mayor for the Town of Paradise Valley.
October 15, 2024
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Goldwater: Prop 490 is about conservation of Scottsdale’s amenities
With the additional revenue from Prop 490 there will be money available for the parks so property tax increasing bonds won’t be necessary.
October 15, 2024
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Minor: The hidden toll of election stress creates need to address mental health
As Election Day looms on the horizon, a palpable tension is gripping the nation. Recent research reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans report signs of anxiety or depression linked to the upcoming election season.
October 11, 2024
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Sanchez: My vote for Maricopa County Sheriff is Tyler Kamp
In the recent televised debates between Maricopa County Sheriff’s Candidates Tyler Kamp and Jerry Sheridan, a clear message was delivered: One candidate represents the future, and another candidate represents a dangerous past.
October 11, 2024
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Reed: how to avoid caregiver burnout
As September had been branded as ‘National Self-Care Month’ and with over 850,000 unpaid family caregivers in Arizona, Ability360 wants the community to know caregiver burnout is real, but it can be mitigated by prioritizing self-care.
October 9, 2024
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Pabis & Luoma: Improved parks and better public safety with 100% accountability are good for Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce urges you to please vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 490, the “To Protect and To Preserve Scottsdale” ballot measure.
October 8, 2024
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Lane: Scottsdale Proposition 490 equates to nothing more than a breach of trust
My early concerns with Proposition 490 were the deceptive ballot language and false premises use to promote it, and the perceived electioneering contained within the ‘helpful’ Q&A in the publicity pamphlet.
October 8, 2024
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Neely: A call for my fellow Republicans to reject Kari Lake this November
With the upcoming senate election in Arizona, I feel called upon to carry on that spirit because Kari Lake is simply too extreme for Arizona.
October 7, 2024
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Shapiro: A view of local politics through a community service lens
The Arizona Digital Free Press invited me to be the official timekeeper for the community conversations with the candidates for the Scottsdale City Council and mayor.
October 6, 2024
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The Hurleys: Mark Stanton offers unequaled experience as candidate for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
As Paradise Valley’s Vice Mayor, Mark Stanton serves as a thoughtful and skillful leader. Mark has earned the respect of government, business, community, and elected leaders from around Arizona.
October 4, 2024
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Kwasman: My campaign remains focused on solving problems — not baseless attacks
Adam Kwasman: I am running for city council to bring reason and thoughtful, solution-based leadership to Scottsdale.
October 2, 2024
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Melnychenko: Adam Kwasman makes too many assumptions about Scottsdale resident values based on home address
Scottsdale’s 2023 demographic report showed that the city has 60,126 residents who live in multi-family housing units, which includes apartments. That’s over 25% of the city’s total population.
October 2, 2024
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Cieniawski: Affordable housing should not come with a luxury price point in Maricopa County
Housing shouldn’t be a luxury item but for many, it’s become one. I want to work with you to change that. Housing ensures people have a safe place to escape the natural elements and place to fulfill their ambitions.
September 29, 2024
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Schweiker: Why I and my fellow conservative friends are voting ‘yes’ on Prop 490 & 491
If you believe in conservative principles or conservation or both, then voting YES on Scottsdale’s Propositions 490 and 491 is an easy decision.
September 28, 2024
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