Newsletters

1/19/2026 - The Scottsdale Way and How to Get Back on Track

At the close of 2024, Scottsdale was widely regarded as one of the best-run cities in the nation. In 2025, a new Council majority took office and focused on political ideology instead of common sense, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. City government is a team sport. Scottsdale succeeds when the Council protects and supports its teammates, staff lead with expertise, and residents and businesses are treated as essential members of the team.

12/14/2025 - It's a 2025 Wrap: What I am Grateful For

2025 was a very challenging year at City Hall but residents did not back down. Their voices protected Preserve funding and a wildlife overpass, stopped the defunding of a critical sidewalk, exposed an ethics violation, halted efforts to rewrite a voter-approved General Plan, and rejected the influence of anonymously funded bloggers and PACs. While we did not win every battle, we reaffirmed what defines Scottsdale: a community committed to welcoming all and protecting our environment, tax dollars, and free speech.

12/3/2025 - “Residents Last”: Scottsdale Council Majority Votes to Silence the Public

This past Tuesday, a Council majority quite literally voted to put residents last. Our greatest achievements began as visionary ideas from our residents, championed by City Councilmembers who listened to and respected them. A majority of the Council abandoned the very principles that built our world-class community and literally voted to put residents last.

11/19/2025 - A Negotiated WIN-WIN Keeps Axon HQ in Scottsdale

Inclusive decision-making is rarely smooth, but it consistently produces the best results—and this week’s vote is proof. Axon demonstrated a commitment to Scottsdale, and resident engagement empowered the Council to substantially reduce the residential unit count and right-size the project.

10/31/2025 - Scottsdale Voters Win Again!

Last November's resounding Prop 490 victory was challenged - yet again - by the Goldwater Institute. This week we prevailed in court.

10/5/2025 - It’s Official, I’m Running for Re-Election!

I love Scottsdale, I love my job, and serving on your City Council has been the honor of my life. Let's keep winning together!

09/17/2025 - Axon Enterprise Questions & Answers

Scottsdale’s strength depends on decisions rooted in fiscal responsibility, not political maneuvering. With all the noise and misinformation surrounding the Axon Enterprise campus, I am writing to answer your questions. Let’s get started!

08/24/2025 - General Plan Victory: Scottsdale Voters Prevail!

The controversial General Plan agenda item (8/25, Item 16) has been withdrawn. A City press release issued late Saturday afternoon stated, "the city is already in compliance" and therefore there is "no requirement or need" for the item. There never was a need.