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  • 2011 Phoenix Mayor’s Race Begins

    And you thought presidential campaigns were long.  Despite being more than two years out from a 2011 election, Councilman Claude Mattox is the first person throw his hat in the ring to replace Mayor Phil Gordon when he is term-limited in 2012. Mattox, serving his third term on the council, is also facing [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 5:31pm EST
    by followingphoenix

  • And the winners are….

    Congratulations to election night winners Sal DiCiccio and Bill Gates who both won the rights to officially call themselves elected Phoenix City councilmen.  Both men had been appointed to their positions and will fill the remainder of the terms of the people they replaced. [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 12:06pm EST
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Today is Election Day

    Today is election day for Phoenix City Council Districts 3 and 6. You can still drop off an early ballot at any polling place.  If you want to vote in person but don’t know where your polling place is, you can find it here. For information on the candidates.  Here are their [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:25am EST
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Mayor Gordon floating the tax balloon

    The balloon is in the air but I think the balloon boy is hiding in the attic again, only this time not from the mob of cameramen but angry taxpayers.  The Republic reported today that because the city faces an “economic emergency” after slashing $270 million from the general fund [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Cavazos gets the job

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    The Phoenix City Council names David Cavazos the next city manager, replacing retiring Frank Fairbanks.  The vote was 8-1 with Michael Johnson being the lone no vote. As we mentioned before, Cavozos’ history was something of an issue, but not enough to keep him from getting the job.  His past suspension [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2009, 4:57pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Strong candidates or ding on Phoenix?

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    The list of applicants to replace City Manager Frank Fairbanks came in at 58 and all but four have been sent to exile island.  Interestingly enough, all four are internal candidates.  David Cavazos, David Krietor, Rick Naimark, and Ed Zuercher made the cut but that’s not where the question mark [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Equity, Schmequity.

    Yesterday, the financial information and analysis firm Fiserv Inc. delivered a gut punch to the housing industry, predicting that the national median home price will drop 11.3% by the end of this June. Unfortunately, this news was promptly followed by a knee to the collective groin of Phoenix. In addition to [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 4:59pm EDT
    by thephxnative

  • Phoenix #2 leaving

    Alton Washington, currently Phoenix’s #2 guy behind soon departing Frank Fairbanks announced he’s hanging up his hat too.  Some considered Washington a leading candidate to replace Fairbanks at the top but Washington did not apply for the job. The city council is still reviewing applications and Washington has committed to staying [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 2:16pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • City North filling up

    The last two units on High Street have apparently been rented at the now controversial City North development in North Phoenix.  The controversy is ironic since the city hasn’t had to pay the developer any money yet while it is slowly but surely filling up. While the live portion is just [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 12:18am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Early ballots and endorsements

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    Early ballots arrive today for Districts 3 and 6.  Along with early ballots come newspaper endorsements and the Repuplic has chosen Sal DiCiccio in District 6 and Bill Gates for 3. The full endorsements online can be found here. [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • It’s election time when…

    You know it’s election time when…. If mailers and phone calls didn’t tip you off that early ballots get sent out on Friday, then news stories about hot button issues should. This week, it’s Sal DiCiccio and his Ahwatukee Foothills residents’ committee coming to the conclusion that the long planned Loop 202 [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 11:45am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Tune in to Watch City North Case

    Laurie Roberts weighed in on City of Phoenix paying some expensive lawyers to appeal the CityNorth Case.  At the end of her blog, she provided a link to the web proceedings of the case.  We thought we would share it.  Tune in right now if you want to watch the CityNorth case in [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 10:37am EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Kaboom! Phoenix Building Demolition Pictures

    Here are more pictures from the demolition: You can see the whole slide show here. [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:36am EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • This ain’t Las Vegas Baby

    Have you always wanted to take a trip to Las Vegas to watch one of the old buildings blow up and implode but just couldn’t make it?  If so, now is your chance to witness it firsthand right here in the valley.  The 12 story home that you may remember [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2009, 2:35pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Does Mayor Gordon’s jet-setting help Phoenix?

    So how many stamps does your passport book have?  That’s a question being asked by many who look at or are involved with the Phoenix political scene.  Mayor Gordon’s passport has started to fill up since he started his second and final term in office and made it a priority [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2009, 2:12pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • “Phoenix” getting NCAA Tourneyment??

    Sometimes Phoenix is a victim of it’s own largess.  I was pumped to read the headline that stated “Phoenix to host a 2012 NCAA Regional.“  Then I remembered that the games actually are more likely to be played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.  While it’s great that Phoenix [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 6:00pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • There’s concern, and then there’s outrage

    You can sometime get confused when reading the newspaper, especially the online versions.  Over on AZCentral today you can click around and find the link to the article titled “Residents express concerns on Phoenix Mormon temple proposal.”  Innocent enough.  Then you open the link and this picture awaits you. The article [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 6:07pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Welcome to Suns practice, brought to you by Annexus.

    It may be day-old news by now, but it’s still a big deal. Over the summer, NBA owners successfully lobbied to open up practice gear/court sponsorship opportunities in order to create another revenue stream. And in jumping at that chance, your Phoenix Suns have announced their new corporate practice partner: The [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 12:38pm EDT
    by thephxnative

  • Public Information Director put on leave

    Despite efforts from the City Manager, the Public Information office, and others to keep the allegations regarding Phoenix chief spokesman, David J. Ramirez under wraps until after an investigation, Ramirez himself wasn’t able to do the same. Ramirez is quoted saying, “I have never touched anyone inappropriately.”  For a person in a job [...]
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    Posted: September 16, 2009, 4:55pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Tit for tat, this for that?

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    District 6 councilman Sal DiCiccio lobbed another bomb in the heated city council race this week.  He claims that the Arizona Police Association offered him a deal this weekend that he evidently was able to refuse.  In exchange for the unions support, they wanted DiCiccio to withdraw his support for [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Alice Cooper and the Governor cordially invite you to dinner.

    I’m loving this pairing. So much that I think somebody should hand the two a sitcom. But for now, we’re all just going to settle for the two working together to put more butts in seats at your nearby restaurant. In promoting this effort, our local odd couple announced a three-month [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 11:10am EDT
    by thephxnative

  • Mayor Gordon in NYC with Ashton Kutcher

    Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is in the Big Apple today along with 17 other mayors meeting with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg as part of the Cities of Service coalition.  The goal of the coalition is to promote volunteerism and figure out ways to increase opportunities in cities. Unlike stars Ashton Kutcher [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:56am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Is It Over? Is It Finally Over?

    If you ask bluemedia, the glass is finally half full and the worst is in the rearview mirror. So to celebrate, they’re hosting an End To The Recession Party with F1 Race Factory next Thursday, September 17. Love the optimism (and we tend to agree), but if this thing jinxes whatever [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 2:02pm EDT
    by thephxnative

  • Has the Recession Trashed Landfills Too?

    It would seem the recession has also taken its toll on Lone Cactus Landfill, currently operated by Waste Management of Arizona. The original plan was for the site to be filled and closed sometime next year, based on the amount of construction debris it was accepting. But with the slowing [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 2:01pm EDT
    by thephxnative

  • Party foul or just time to go?

    Anyone who has followed the Phoenix City Council race in District 6 will know it has been a heated one.  Now that it’s down to just DiCiccio and Kennedy, it’s definitely going to get hotter.  Not a week removed from the election and we already have our first “he said [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 1:21pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • 777 for 09-09-09

    Grab your quarters because Gila River Casinos is opening their $200 million, 10 story hotel and casino south of Ahwatukee in a month or so.  If you live in Ahwatukee and driving to Scottsdale or Chandler was just too much, you now have 1,000 slot machines to call your own. I’m [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 1:07pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Get your costumes ready- Comicon is coming to PHX

    Comicon, an annual rite of passage for many comic book enthusiasts will be taking place next year at the Phoenix Conention Center.  Comicon 2010 will be held May 27th-30th after spending last year in Mesa.  The new convention center site is much bigger which organizers feel they can expand in [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Light rail costs higher then expected

    In case you didn’t notice, it’s hot outside.  Not missed is probably the fact that your car, home and office are air conditioned.  If you commute to work using light rail, you will also notice the cars are a crisp 78 degrees.  Well, METRO is finding out it’s a little [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 11:51am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • How to serve those 5%?

    With 95% of ballots cast yesterday by mail, the question goes to how do you approach elections in the future.  There is already plans in the works to have Super Polling Places throughout the city so the numbers can be reduced.  With the average district having 15 or so places [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 5:52pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Incumbents win with D6 going into a runnoff

    The incumbents took the night last night with Peggy Neely, Tom Simplot and Michael Johnson getting another 4 years each on the Phoenix City Council.  The big news of the night comes from District 6.  Current sitting councilman Sal DiCiccio failed to get over the 50% hump needed to avoid [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:49am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Phoenix Election Day Today

    Election Day has arrived!  It’s not too late to get to the polls.  If you need to find where your polling place is, click here. Our greatest freedom here is our ability to vote so I encourage you to get out there and do it. [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 11:00am EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Phoenix Election tomorrow

    Election Day is tomorrow for Phoenix City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8.  Appointed District 3 Councilman Bill Gates will face an election in November and would be joined by any Districts where a run-off is necessary. The race to watch appears to be District 6, where Councilman DiCiccio is [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Clean up them streets!

    Some major arrests were made yesterday when Phoenix PD and the FBI arrested 63 suspected gang members and charged them with drug-running activity.  A ton of marijuana, ecstasy, and other drugs are off the streets now. There are still another 40 or so suspects running around so hopefully they’ll get as [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 5:19pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Campaign finance update – Incumbents in good position

    DiCiccio’s campaign finance report is now online as well as some of the other candidates who were missing from the last report. District 2 Peggy Neely (incumbent) - Over $110,000 on hand District 4 Tom Simplot (incumbent) - Over $54,000 on hand Robert D. Johnson -  $25.30 on hand District 6 Sal DiCiccio (incumbent) – Almost $66,000 on hand Dana [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Gorman conflict continues in Anthem

    The Arizona Manufacturers have put an ad on Youtube calling out Anthem Senator Pam Gorman for her vote on the budget: This is about a week or so after Gorman was targetted by a video from some of her own local precinct committeemen.  Not only that, but the Republican Party Chairman [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Elections are only a week away

    Can you believe that Election Day is a week from tomorrow?  We’re still in August, and September 1st seems too early to be Election Day, but take note, because it is the official day this year.  If you have an early ballot, we’d recommend dropping it in the mail in [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 1:10pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Downtown Population Growing

    550 new ASU students are expected to move into the new Taylor Place dorms in downtown this week.  The $150 Million building which is WAY nicer then the crappy ’50’s era room I had at ASU is starting to fill up with the second phase opening for those new students [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:11pm EDT
    by phoenicianbruce

  • Anthem Legislator Gorman Feels the Heat

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    Legislator Pamela Gorman from Anthem has been feeling the heat the past few days following a Youtube video that is making the rounds encouraging her to change her mind on the Arizona State Budget: Gorman has stood opposed to a budget deal that includes tax cuts in exchange for a referral [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
    by followingphoenix

  • Frommer takes himself a little too seriously

    Travel guide writer Art Frommer says that he won’t be visiting Arizona any time soon in protest of the ridiculous gun incident that occured during Barack Obama’s most recent visit.  The gun incident has been revealed as a publicity stunt, but that doesn’t keep Frommer from encouraging a boycott of the [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
    by followingphoenix
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