Tom Scanlon

Councilman Barry Graham criticized “lame duck” representatives, like outgoing Councilman Tom Durham, for approving a “Sustainability Plan” in their last month in office. (Tom Scanlon/Managing Editor)

By Tom Scanlon, Progress Managing Editor Like many of us, Leslie Brownell spent Thanksgiving in appreciation.

Steve Springborn has been a member of the Scottsdale Fire retirement board for nearly 20 years. The city says that is too long, and is suing the police and fire department retirement boards. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

A timeline shows the Pima Road expansion project will continue all through 2025 and into 2026. (City of Scottsdale)

Like the battle over Southbridge II that preceded it, the potential Axon expansion referendum is getting ugly.

Darlene Cook doesn’t have a badge or a gun – but she helps fight crime, using multiple live video screens and other tech tools at Scottsdale’s Real Time Crime Center. (Tom Scanlon/Managing Editor)

The Who’s Pete Townsend promised it – though in somewhat cryptic lyrics – 60 years ago: “the kids are alright.”

And the “If At First You Don’t Succeed Award” goes to …

A crucial question in Scottsdale as the year roars to its end: Who will be running the city?

Remember all those 1950s sci-fi flicks, where a creature keeps mutating and growing?