Back & Forth in e-Opinion Commentary

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Updated January 27, 2017

Let’s see how this goes. The Peak is a nonprofit community magazine that has been published since 1983. We receive many newsletters, surveys, and petitions related to our community. Some discuss controversial topics. Others are simply seeking information.  Many are interesting to read.

Please understand that we are not taking sides but we do want The Peak‘s readers to be aware of local issues and cases. We encourage readers  to voice opinions using the comment area at the bottom of this article. We will not be publishing any content or comments  that  obviously promote a political candidate or view, or are an obvious attempt to hijack The Peak reader comments section to promote another organization’s mission, product, event, etc. It’s really about encouraging readers to express their e-opinions on current community topics and issues.

We will be updating this article on a regular basis, adding new topics and deleting what has become “old news.”

NOTE. We welcome your comments regarding these topics.  Comments are published at the bottom of  articles. The most recent comments are published in the right-most column of every page.

 

#1. Gary Zalimeni, a Carefree resident and Peak contributor (“One Mile from Home”), wonders why there are strange deposits in a water dish on his back porch and why the palm trees in his yard are dying. He has concluded that both are the result of spraying of chemicals over the Phoenix metro area. He has had difficulty in getting answers from government, military, and education officials.  Is the government really conducting a spraying program? Is there a conspiracy?  What do you think? Read “Mystery Spraying Over Phoenix.” Feb. 14, 2017

Mystery Spraying Over Phoenix

 

#2. The war of words over Scottsdale’s Desert Discovery Center  continues. “Mark Stuart has trouble with authority. Last night Stuart was escorted out of City Hall by police when he attempted to disrupt the City Council meeting.  The Edge, Feb. 8, 2017

Scottsdale Edge Newsletter

 

 Related Articles

Christine Kovach: DDC will be extraordinarily respectful to the preserve …

A Different Point of View on Desert Discovery Center

Like any bully, NO DDC can dish it out but can’t take it, because … Scottsdale Edge 

DDC Board of Directors: “Beware of Fake News.”

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#3. “How much longer can the city afford to ignore the 800-lb gorilla?” The Edge, January 29

The big gorilla discussed in the article is the need for additional spending on infrastructure.  This was a contentious issue the last time around.

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#4. The recently elected  Scottsdale mayor and council members have been  sworn in and have commented on the future.  Read “Council All Dressed Up And Ready To Go”  Voice of Scottsdale, January 27

In this recent issue of The Voice of Scottsdale the new council looks forward to the coming year and members identify some of the problems the city faces.  Fasten your seat belts.

Voice of Scottsdale (PDF)
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#5. Survey: How is Scottsdale Doing?

Residents can take the survey at www.n-r-c.com/survey/scottsdalencs.htm (or find a link via the city’s website at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “citizen survey”). Completing the survey takes about 15 minutes.

A random sample of 1,500 Scottsdale households received the survey via mail – this online version allows any Scottsdale resident to take the same survey.

The National Research Center administers the survey, designed specifically for local governments, on behalf of the city. Because hundreds of jurisdictions conduct similar surveys, Scottsdale can compare its results with other cities across the country and use the data to improve city services.

Learn more about the survey and see the results of past surveys at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “citizen survey.”

A report of survey results will be available online in February.

#6. Scottsdale’s New City Manager Faces Major Challenges

It was not easy and it took a long time, but the selection process has been completed. In a recent feature article, The Voice of Scottsdale, discussed major issues that Jim Thompson, Scottsdale’s new city manager faces.

Voice of Scottsdale (PDF)

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The Search for City Manager Continues … – Voice of Scottsdale

Council Tries to Choose City Manager …. Again – Voice of Scottsdale

Scottsdale Names Five Finalists in City Manager Search

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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