Tom Simplot

Phoenix Parks Foundation Pays Tribute To Councilmen Michael Johnsons, Tom Simplot

The Phoenix Parks Foundation paid tribute to Councilman Tom Simplot and Councilman Michael Johnson, each serving out their final year in office. Johnson, who is endorsing Pastor Warren Stewart as District 8 his successor, and Simplot were recognized during the 2013 Dinner in the Park - Moon Over So ... More >>

Goldwater Library Proposal Prematurely Celebrated? Proponents Have Millions to Raise and Don't Own Goldwater Documents, Archives

Phoenix has been blasted by The Republic because it believes the city wrecked its chances to house a Barry Goldwater Library. There's been considerable angst over the city not jumping on a project that bears the Goldwater name. "Phoenix's dropped ball is now in Mesa's hands, and Mesa deserves great ... More >>

Phoenix Mayoral Candidates and Their Coveted Endorsements from City Council Members

​Several Phoenix City Council members have picked sides in the August 30 mayor's race.Councilman Tom Simplot stands with Phoenix mayoral candidate and lobbyist Wes Gullett, Councilmen Michael Johnson and Sal DiCiccio are on team Peggy Neely, a former councilwoman running for mayor, and Councilman ... More >>

Wes Gullett, Phoenix Mayor Wanna-Be, Hanging Out With BFF Councilman Tom Simplot and Ex Boss, Senator John McCain

A Democrat, Phoenix mayor wanna-be and Republican walk into a campaign fundraiser ...facebook.comCouncilman Tom Simplot (left), Phoenix lobbyist Wes Gullett and Arizona Senator John McCain.​Now there a trio of politicos you wouldn't expect to see hanging out together. But political campaigns make ... More >>

Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox, Other Public Officials Enjoying Concerts, Suns Games in Arena Suite; Incomplete Records Mask How Often

Public officials living the suite life at the U.S. Airways Center.​Phoenix officials have not kept track of who's been kicking back in the city-owned suite at the U.S. Airways Center watching Phoenix Suns games or rocking out to legends like Elton John. But they're supposed to, according to their ... More >>

Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams Says She is Not a Member of Private Committee Organized by Councilman Sal DiCiccio, Firefighters' Union Boss

Thelda Williams​Phoenix Councilwoman Thelda Williams tells New Times that she isn't part of a private committee pulled together by Councilman Sal DiCiccio, Pete Gorraiz, the president of the firefighters' union, and Billy Shields, a Phoenix lobbyist and former head of the fire union."I was just on ... More >>

Over the Rainbow: Matt Salmon's Son Wants to Make a Name For Himself in Republican Politics -- Only He's Gay

Grant Woods Running for Phoenix Mayor -- Maybe

Grant Woods​Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods confirmed today in a phone interview with New Times that he is seriously contemplating a run for mayor of Phoenix.Woods, a Republican who served two terms as attorney general from 1991 to 1999, refused to put odds on the likelihood of his run ... More >>

Sugar & Champagne: SAVORlife's Soiree is All Sweetness and Light

Mayor Phil Gordon, Congressman Tom Simplot and a couple hundred other supporters of Aunt Rita's Foundation (the folks behind AIDS Walk Phoenix) turned out for Sugar & Champagne: The SAVORlife Soiree at the Phoenix Art Museum this past Friday. The event capped off a round of benefit din ... More >>

Tonight: Mahalo Mondays Debut at Hula's Modern Tiki

​It's hard enough to come by restaurants in CenPho that are open on Mondays, let alone ones doing special events. Hula's Modern Tiki was, until recently, one of those places that was usually dark at the start of the week, but now it's back open on Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And as of ... More >>

Does Mayor Phil Want to be Congressman Phil? The Rumor Mill is Turning

Congressman Phil?​Here's one fresh from the rumor mill:With John Shadegg's long-overdue departure from the U.S. House of Representatives, there are rumors that Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon may be looking to take his seat.So, does Mr. Gordon really want to go to Washington? He's certainly spent a lot ... More >>

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon Is Paying His Girlfriend, Elissa Mullany, Big Bucks

A Maker of Wacky Birdhouses and Other Phoenix Artisans Must Fly the Coop Because a Circle K Is Moving In

Phoenix's Light-Rail Cities Receive $90 Million Reimbursement from Feds

www.valleymetro.org (image on left)​The hundreds of millions of dollars the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa fronted for the federal portion of the Light Rail Transit Project will soon be almost completely repaid, thanks to a $90 million reimbursement from the federal government. The $587. ... More >>

Bill Gates -- Not That Bill Gates -- Is New Phoenix City Councilman

This is not your next councilman ... but they do share a name. Governor Jan Brewer may have little-to-no-clout with her fellow Republicans at the Statehouse -- she's had to sue them just to get their budget proposal (and even that didn't work). But Brewer still, apparently, has clout at Phoenix Ci ... More >>

CityNorth: With Nordstrom Gone, Phoenix Fights for the Right to Bail Out Abu Dhabi

Help Keep The Light Rail Running Past Midnight

Downtown Phoenix scenesters want the light rail to run past midnight (and so should you)

Urbane Legend

Dinosaurs in District 4 – your tax dollars at work

Head Rolls Finally

A Valley Metro Rail manager's fired after New Times confronts the agency about ignoring complaints that she'd pressured contractors to hire a particular firm

Shrine Whine

Governor Photo-Op was wrapping herself in the flag over the new AZ 9/11 shrine. Now, she who puts the P in politician's running for cover

Rail Against the Machine

A long-hidden allegation of impropriety is finally about to be investigated

Triple-Time Loser

The Bird rips the Republic and throws the book at West Phoenix

Through the Cracks

Municipal building inspectors may not catch soil problems

Soiled Hands

It's no surprise that builders take shortcuts to make money. What might shock you: Government officials -- from regulators to legislators -- do little to stop them

Trippin' Out

The revolution continues on the road

Meth and Sex

Tweakers, straight and gay, are obsessed with sex. The result is that pregnancy and HIV-infection rates among meth-heads are increasing at alarming rates

Haywire

Local AIDS charities ditch the walk for dinner and dessert, and leave J.D. Hayworth behind

T.G.I.F.

Is the party over?

Virgin Island

Culinary fest tries new tropical theme

Ed Trip

From sandwiches to skyscrapers, it's all about the choices

Stick It to 'Em!

The Phoenix City Council can't sanction the $350 million, city-owned convention center hotel. By law, a referendum must be held.

Tiara Time

Christa Severns is First Lady of Phoenix, but she'd rather be Queen

The Cool Index

Phoenix has always been hot. But can it ever be cool?

Spiked

The Spike has been moving and shaking with the best of them lately

The Gay Blade

Tom Simplot and his sexuality are exactly what Phoenix needs

Letters

Letters from the week of September 18, 2003

Spiked

The Spike is going to First Friday now that the true meaning of "monorchid" has been revealed

Vote For Me Or I'll Shoot This Dog

Just Kidding. But Phoenix City Council candidate Jessica Florez is trying to soften her tough-girl image.

Flashes

From the week of April 12, 2001

Cracking the Code

PET PEEVES

COUNTY'S ANIMAL-CONTROL ORDINANCE STALLED; DIVISION CHIEF ASKED TO RESIGN

WHAT'S $12 MILLLION AMONG FRIENDS?

MARICOPA COUNTY IS SCRAPPING A BRAND-NEW, VERY EXPENSIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM SO IT CAN BUY---SURPRISE!---ANOTHER NEW, EXPENSIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM