Opinion - Civility Learning Lab

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

By Alexis Glascock | Paradise Valley | 10/13/26

Graham’s history with Scottsdale’s ethics code

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

By Jim Derouin | Scottsdale | 10/13/26

Follow the money in Scottsdale’s council election

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

By Christian Serena | Scottsdale | 10/13/26

Tempe must vote no on 424, resident says

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

By Ron Tapscott | Tempe | 10/13/26

Senior thanks Rep. Hamadeh for tax relief

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

By Douglas Totel | Sun City West | 10/13/26

Prop. 144 analysis: What Arizonans should know about proposed constitutional amendment that would change how we vote

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

By Sybil Francis | 10/13/26

LD 14 Senate choice is crystal clear: Stephanie Walsh

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

By Carrie Goode | Gilbert | 10/13/26

Paper water should equal wet water

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

By Rusty Childress | Rio Verde | 10/13/26

Christine Labelle, Town of Paradise Valley vice mayor

Prop 426: A familiar practice, complementary to Prop 427

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

By Christine Labelle | Vice mayor, Paradise Valley | 10/13/26

I’m voting yes on Fountain Hills district override

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

By Rodney Gifford | Fountain Hills | 10/12/26

Will you vote in your own self-interest this year?

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

By Jeff Hostetler | Sun City West | 10/12/26

Paradise Valley should vote no on Proposition 426

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

By Paul Dembow | Paradise Valley | 10/12/26

Scottsdale bond supports our schools’ future

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

By Melinda Gulick and Denny Brown | Scottsdale | 10/12/26

Misleading political signs in Fountain Hills

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

By Ann Schweers | Fountain Hills | 10/12/26

RCSC’s proposed Articles of Incorporation changes raise concern

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

By Tom Marone | Sun City | 10/12/26

Elections, and school closures in Scottsdale, have consequences

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

By Jeanne Beasley | Candidate, Scottsdale Unified Governing Board | 10/12/26

Military widow: Rep. Hamadeh’s office solved my problem

OPINION — I’m not really into opinions. Facts and actions are what count. My experience as a 40-year military widow was mightily reaffirmed recently. I must share. more

By Jeanette Johnson | Sun City West | 10/12/26

EPCOR consolidation, rate hike aren’t a done deal; let’s fight

OPINION — I don’t blame Sun City and Sun City West residents who are ticked off because EPCOR is pushing to raise our water costs by roughly 30%, or maybe I do! more

By Epson Brewer | Sun City | 10/12/26

Does a veteran who uses VA Healthcare need Medicare at age 65?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security. more

By Russell Gloor
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor | 10/12/26

Manus: Menhaden fishery management matters

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, of which Delaware is a member state, is scheduled to meet in November in Newport, Rhode Island. more

By Andrew T. Manus | 10/12/26