Phoenix Mayoral Candidate Jennifer Wright Supporters Walk Out of Mayor’s Debate

Just before candidates introduced themselves, a couple of dozen individuals wearing Jennifer Wright T-shirts walked out of Phoenix Chamber of Commerce-sponsored mayoral debate at Phoenix Symphony Hall.Mayoral candidates Wright and Anna Brennan were not allowed to participate in the debate because they didn’t meet all the criteria set by the sponsors, including raising…

Peggy Neely, Who Vows to Strengthen Ethics at Phoenix City Hall if Elected Mayor, Exhibited Questionable Ethics to Help Financially Friendly Developer. UPDATED with Links

We reported yesterday on the questionable ethics demonstrated by Phoenix mayoral candidate Peggy Neely as she helped the Klutznicks, Chicago-based developers who were filling her campaign coffers with political donations.Check out the story, now updated with some links to excerpts from the original court records and exhibits, depositions and e-mails…

Peggy Neely, Who Vows to Strengthen Ethics at Phoenix City Hall if Elected Mayor, Exhibited Questionable Ethics to Help Financially Friendly Developer. UPDATED With Links

Phoenix mayoral candidate Peggy Neely pledges to rein in the influence of developers at City Hall to strengthen ethics in government — but certain of her past actions as a public official don’t conform with her new political message. Especially the former councilwoman’s dealings with CityNorth, a $1.8 billion mixed-use community in north Phoenix, and its…

Phoenix Mayoral Candidates’ 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 backing Peggy Neely, a former councilwoman running for mayor, and Councilman Michael Nowakowski has endorsed Greg Stanton’s mayoral…

Friday Night Fights II, a Boxing Bash Featuring Local Favorites, is Huge Hit

Michelle Rosado pulled off another successful boxing bash Friday with an action-packed card that included local super-bantam-weights Alexis “Beaver” Santiago and Emilio “Milo-Time” Colon-Garcia. The fighters added victories to their records, and it was a needed win for Santiago, who’d lost against Randy “El Matador” Caballero (12-0, 7 KOs) earlier this month in…

Phoenix Cop Jeff Gordon, Son of Mayor Phil Gordon, Faces Discipline for “Inappropriate Contact” While On Duty; Details Pending

Professional Standards Bureau has completed an internal investigation into allegations that Phoenix Police Officer Jeff Gordon engaged in “inappropriate contact” while on duty.    But the reports detailing what got Gordon, who is the son of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, in trouble won’t be available until early next week, a police spokesman tells…

New Times Speaks with 12 News about Kidnap Stats Feature Story

​Check us out on 12 News’ Lunchcast, with Brahm Resnik, talking about: “The Numbers Game,” our main feature story in this week’s New Times.  And read the New Times story that Resnik had us on to talk about. It’s about Phoenix police Sergeant Phil Roberts — the man behind allegations that Phoenix intentionally inflated kidnapping stats to get federal funding…