Scottsdale Mayor Jim LaneLast month, the Arizona League of Cities and Towns defended the city of Phoenix's $97 million CityNorth subsidy -- going so far as to file an amicus brief asking the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn the appellate decision that struck down the subsidy as unconstitutional.But last night, the city of Scottsdale made it clear that the League doesn't speak for all Arizona cities -- at Mayor Jim Lane's urging, the Scottsdale City Council voted to file a brief defen
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Hugh HallmanOne day after the Scottsdale City Council voted to oppose the city of Phoenix's $97 million CityNorth subsidy, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman said he'll ask his Council to consider taking the same action. Challenged by the Goldwater Institute as unconstitutional, the tax giveaway was struck down by the appellate court. The city of Phoenix is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to review the appellate decision and let it give away zillions of our tax dollars -- and, las
Courtesy of Scottsdale Public Art.Rendering of the future Soleri Bridge and Plaza in Downtown Scottsdale.I get the feeling I've been pushing some early morning events on you lately and I apologize for that, I really do. But it's summer and unless you want to go outside in devil weather, you have the choice of late evenings or early mornings for your outings (although this week was a welcomed exception and we all thank the Gods or Jesus or Oprah or whoever is responsible for that).Make sure you g
