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Kunasek: Mark Stanton has my vote for mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley

Mark Stanton serving as CEO at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce during last year’s Sterling Awards held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Andy Kunasek | Point of View ...

Sacco: Supporting Scottsdale’s hospitality businesses throughout the summer

Rachel Sacco is president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale. By Rachel Sacco | Experience Scottsdale Another exciting high tourism season has come and gone, and that means Scottsdale’s streets will quiet down as residents begin their annual ...

Felix: The emergence of specialized, expert consultants begins to emerge at executive level

Karina Felix How expert consultants are filling the need of CFO across multiple markets By Karina Felix | Point of View The finance and accounting sectors are experiencing a downturn, attributable to a declining interest among students in...

Odle: Memorial Day kicks off summertime BBQs but here are some tips for food safety

Dr. Leo Odle By Dr. Leo Odle | Point of View Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor the men and women who have served our country. It’s also the traditional start of the summer vacation and travel season – a time for family get...

Dermott: Arizona backs Narcan distribution to combat staggering Fentanyl crisis

Andrea Dermott By Andrea Dermott | Point of View Narcan, or naloxone, the nasal spray that works to reverse overdoses, may soon be available in the state’s public schools. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has expressed ...

Tabrizi: The joys of being a foster parent can offer purpose — and vital respite for Arizona’s youth

Yasaman Tabrizi By Yasaman Tabrizi | Point of View May is National Foster Care Month and is a time to learn about what being a foster family is like as well as how to support your local foster community best. According to the Department of C...

Rasmussen: Anna Thomasson cares about neighbors and has our vote for Paradise Valley mayor

Paradise Valley Mayoral Candidate Anna Thomasson at the local dais at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Robert & Eileen Rasmussen | Point of View Paradise Valley Councilmember Anna Thomasson i...

Shapiro: Local journalism should inform and educate — not incite anger, confuse

Gary Shapiro Reporting on Dr. Scott Menzel contract extension at SUSD misses the mark, point By Gary Shapiro | Point of View Recently, a Scottsdale newspaper reported on the governing board’s decision to renew the superintendent’s employm...

Sacco: Experience Scottsdale celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

Rachel Sacco Tourism plays a critical role in Scottsdale’s economic growth, local vibrancy By Rachel Sacco | Point of View National Travel & Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year.The week spotlights travel’s essential r...

Skory: Here are three ways to support moms in the workplace

Genevieve Skory By Genevieve Skory | Point of View Mothers are incredible, and that’s why we joyously celebrate them each Mother’s Day. Yet, when it comes to supporting mothers in the workplace, we have room for improvement. A re...

Anable: Spring cleaning in the 21st century extends to all things tech

Susan Anable By Susan Anable | Point of View Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home and closet, it’s a great time to make sure your technology is running at peak efficiency. Particularly for the home where there are 17-plus devices on aver...

Ortega: Arizona legislators wrong to add to STR ‘catastrophe’ through casita provisions

Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega atop the local dais at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (Photo by Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By David Ortega | Point of View As Scottsdale and other Arizona cities grapple with the chaos caused by inva...

La Sota: Ellen Andeen works legal means to maintain integrity of Paradise Valley nomination petition process

Phoenix-based Attorney Timothy La Sota. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Timothy La Sota | Point of View Maintaining the integrity of elections requires constant vigilance.The Arizona Secretary of State has sent information to the Arizona A...

Christie-Tabron: Strategies for child abuse prevention in Arizona

Jenna Christie-Tabron By Jenna Christie-Tabron | Point of View In the United States, it is estimated that a child experiences abuse or neglect every 54 seconds, equating to nearly 1,600 children each day.Statistics show that younger children...

Wills: Scottsdale Leadership is now accepting applications for Class 39

Michael Wills By Michael Wills | Point of View There are plenty of local leadership programs from which people can choose. While all have merit, I don’t know of a more immersive program than Scottsdale Leadership. Over the past 38 years Scot...

Ortega: I am in opposition to the proposed Arizona Coyotes arena location

Mayor David D. Ortega David Ortega | Point of View Last week, the Arizona Coyotes developer team, rolled out the same fantasy renderings used in the Tempe mega arena and mixed-use site proposal, which was resoundingly defeated at the ballot ...

Dickman: How to preserve the Town of Paradise Valley — lessons learned from the STR experience

Tim Dickman, at left, with his wife in the Town of Paradise Valley. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Tim Dickman | Point of View I have been privileged to have lived in the Town of Paradise Valley for the past 14 years with my wife.  S...

Ruiz: Avoid leaving money on the table for college expenses through FAFSA

By Vanessa Ruiz | Point of View More than $4 billion in Federal Pell Grants went unclaimed by the class of 2023 simply because they did not fill out the free application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA has been the key for students...

Sacco: A new partnership blossoms at Experience Scottsdale with Wheel the World digital platform

Rachel Sacco is president and CEO at Experience Scottsdale. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Experience Scottsdale: Wheel the World offers greater tourism access to all By Rachel Sacco | Point of View As the name implies, at Experience Sco...

Arizona PIRG: Tips for what you need to know as an everyday consumer

Teresa Murray is the Consumer Watchdog Director of the Arizona PIRG Education Fund. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Teresa Murray | Point of View To celebrate Consumer Protection Week this year, the Arizona PIRG Education Fund decided to f...

Milhaven: Scottsdale has a $250M decision to make as sales tax measure materializes at City Hall

Linda Milhaven is a longtime community steward and former member of Scottsdale City Council, who is in pursuit of the mayor’s seat this November. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) Linda Milhaven | Point of View The Scottsdale City Council...

Sabow: Arizona continues to set the standard for hosting iconic events

Kim Grace Sabow is the president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) A look at what separates Arizona events from the pack By Kim Grace Sabow | Point of View If you’re a sports fan, you’v...

Brake: Long-term care staffing mandate is not the answer

Adam Brake By Adam Brake | Point of View The Haven Health Group proudly serves Arizona seniors through our network of 23 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Our dedicated caregivers deliver high-quality care to our residents every...

Reynolds: Arizona is in need of an animal abuser registry

Michelle Reynolds is a member of the PETA Foundation. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Michelle Reynolds | Point of View An animal abuser registry would go a long way toward preventing acts of violence against all of Arizona’s most vulnerab...

Heath: The time is ripe for downtown Scottsdale’s rebirth

Larry Heath By Larry Heath | Point of View Downtown dies for two reasons.They fail to replace functionally obsolete real estate with a modern, sales tax inducing streetscape, or they die from depopulation.U-Haul’s heading out of Scottsdale i...

PEOPLE DO CARE: An open letter to the next American assailant in emotional distress looking to kill

By Terrance Thornton | Point of View Whoever you are, wherever you are, please understand that no matter what your issue is, what has happened to you or what was done to you — hurting others does nothing but perpetuate the hate and distre...

Lisa Borowsky: It’s time for a change at Scottsdale City Hall

Lisa Borowsky Lisa Borowsky announces 2024 campaign for mayor of Scottsdale By Lisa Borowsky | Point of View Over the last three years, I’ve heard from hundreds of Scottsdale residents concerned that the poor decision making by our mayor ...

Petrie: Priorities are askew as political maneuvering neglects veterans’ real issues

Andrew Petrie By Andrew Petrie | Point of View As inflation and the cost of living for Arizonans continues to increase, so does the political bickering of elected officials. Many Arizonans are aware of the ongoing battle related to the poten...

Gates: Takeaways from the recent ‘State of the City’ address at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Mason Gates, above, is seeking a seat at Scottsdale City Council at the November 2024 general election. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Mason Gates | Point of View Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega recently delivered his ‘State of the City’ ad...

Wuestemann: Culture and creativity are at the core of the vibrant community of Scottsdale we all know and love

A native of Germany, Dr. Gerd Wuestemann (above) become president & CEO of Scottsdale Arts in March 2018. (Photos: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Gerd Wuestemann | Point of View Scottsdale is a remarkable city: gifted with natu...

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