Herb Drinkwater and an Election Past
From A Peek at the Peak, February, 1996 issue MAYOR’S COLUMN By Mayor Herb Drinkwater As everyone knows by now, there will not be a recall of your Mayor and City Council. Those who circulated the recall petitions did not receive enough signatures. And it’s a good thing – the recall election would have come right on the heels of our City’s Primary and General Elections, (during which the Mayor’s seat and...
Scottsdale: Vote in Scottsdale’s Primary Election
June 29, 2022 Vote in Scottsdale’s primary election Scottsdale’s Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election is the first step toward selecting three City Council members who will take office in January 2023. A general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, to elect any office that remains unfilled after the primary. Learn about the candidates and find more Scottsdale election information at Scottsdale.Vote. Unlike...
Scottsdale program puts WestWorld waste to good use
For immediate release Jeff Kurth, WestWorld Facilities Manager, 480-312-6813 Scottsdale sustainability program puts WestWorld waste to good use Thousands of pounds of horse waste, produced this year during events at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will go on to become nutrient rich soil for native desert plants through the city’s partnership with Mountain States Wholesale Nursery. WestWorld hosts roughly 40 equestrian events each year,...
Scottsdale: Revised Flood Map Benefits Residents
June 19, 2019 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Contact: Ashley Couch, floodplain administrator, 480-312-4317 Flood map changes save residents money Hundreds of Scottsdale residents living within the Rawhide Wash floodplain in the Grayhawk master-planned community will benefit from revisions to the city’s flood insurance rate maps. The changes took effect June 14 – the result of a recent restudy of the area along the Rawhide Wash floodplain...
First Day in School: Dreaded Day by Manuel Germano
Updated: September 23, 2020 Prologue As students, teachers and parents face the challenges of beginning a new school year in the face of extraordinary circumstances, I am reminded of “Duke” Germano and the remarkable article that begins below. It is an incredible story. I hope my kids and grandkids read it and I hope you do too. Also, hats off to Duke’s “Brother” and Peak contributor Claude Trottier for...
Scottsdale small businesses invited to apply for funding.
August 25, 2020 As a component of the CARES Act funding, Scottsdale’s Small Business Reimbursement Program assists with pandemic-related health and safety costs. The city has partnered with the Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority in administering this program which will provide up to $5,000 each to Scottsdale businesses. We’re accepting applications here<https://www.reimbursescottsdale.com/>. BACKGROUND:...
Masks Mandatory in Scottsdale Beginning June 19
June 18, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Scottsdale Issues Emergency Proclamation Given the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Maricopa County, Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane has issued an emergency proclamation that requires people to cover their nose and mouth in most public areas except for individuals or small groups in parks or for outdoor exercise when physical distancing can be maintained. “We cannot afford...
Scottsdale Celebrates Earth Day, Names Art Contest Winners
April 21, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Contact: Kelli Kuester, management assistant to the mayor, 480-312-7977 Scottsdale names student art contest winners to celebrate Earth Day 2020 When Scottsdale announced a youth art contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, more than 100 students responded with submissions to celebrate the April 22 global event. The contest’s theme — “The Art of the Tree” —...
Scottsdale Adopt-A-Road News: Next City-Wide Cleanup April 18th Cancelled
March 16, 2020 The spring City-wide Cleanup that was set for April 18th has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Adopt-A-Road program has a new email address. Mayor Lane honors coordinators and more … Adopt-A-Road Newsletter The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments...
Scottsdale Airport is an economic powerhouse
Feb. 4, 2020 Courtesyy City of Scottsdale Scottsdale Airport is an economic powerhouse Scottsdale Airport, the busiest single runway general aviation airport, continues to be a significant asset for the city of Scottsdale and the entire region. This was confirmed recently by an economic analysis by Dr. Lee McPheters, research professor at Seidman Research Institute at the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. The airport...
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