Editorial urges revisiting Litchfield Park for new Arizona university
The column recalls Goodyear Tire's offer of Free land at Litchfield Park for a university and urges lawmakers to renew the offer. It notes advocacy for a fourth university and criticizes enrollment limits while calling for education focused on excellence over politics.
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Litchfield Park
Phoenix
Goodyear Tire
Board of Regents
Goodyear
Arizona State University
David Kret
Scottsdale
Kret
Tomorrow's Vote on Scottsdale Sales Tax Fight
After four weeks of charges and counter charges Scottsdale residents face a pivotal election on proposed civic improvements and a sales tax increase. The writer supports the projects despite disliking the sales tax and hopes both sides unite after the results.
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Scottsdale
Local government credibility hinges on trusted leadership
Joseph Lamantia argues the community should fund safety and environment via trusted local government. He cites Scottsdale’s Civic Center progress, asserts government near citizens delivers more with less, and warns abandoning current leaders risks losing decent, responsive governance.
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Joseph Lamantia
Betty Lovett Rejects Influences on Voting Rights
Betty Lovett voices appreciation for COST's help re-registering voters yet denounces propaganda distortions. She pledges to research, weigh options, and decide how to vote independently, asserting her right to vote remains unconditional.
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Cost
Betty Lovett
Local voter signs shock shopper at familiar supermarket
Mrs Gaylon Dikes reports seeing extensive vote no tax signs around a supermarket she and husband frequent for six years, expressing disbelief at the campaign messaging and calling it selfish.
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Gaylon Dikes
Scottsdale dealers argue tax would shrink city sales
Merrill Wood questions a proposed one percent city sales tax, arguing it would deter out-of-town buyers. A Scottsale dealer cites 1969 data showing 79.3 percent of sales to non-residents, warning revenue would fall as higher taxes chase customers away.
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Merrill Wood
Wood
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale Residents Call for Tax Reform and Civic Action
Bonnie Carroll appeals to Scottsdale residents to oppose a 1 percent sales tax increase amid flood damages and rising bills. She criticizes businessmen and former city leaders for failing to present solutions and urges informed civic response to protect the growing city.
Scottsdale Leaders Debate Flood Aid and Parking Plans
Pollyann Drenten reports on Scottsdale discussions over local funding for flood control and parking improvements. Mrs Saba defends community contributions while criticizing private businessmen, urging local self reliance and a 1 percent sales tax increase to unlock state and federal aid. Government leaders urge patience for state tax changes as residents face flood recovery costs.
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Barr
Scottsdale
Pollyann Drenten
Editorial Page Focuses on Tax Increase Election
To Progress devotes most of its editorial page to letters to the editor regarding Tuesday's sale and tax raise vote. The edition emphasizes public input and civic debate over the upcoming election.
Dictators Among Us Critics Charge City Over Voting
A letter claims merchants flood Scottsdale with posters and inflated project costs to influence elections and asks authorities to cancel the vote. The writer accuses these individuals of seeking to strip residents of their constitutional right to participate in government.
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Scottsdale
Jack N. Allison
Vote Against Tax Increase For Flood Control In Scottsdale
A Scottsdale resident urges voters to reject a one cent tax raise tied to flood control. She argues flood measures are needed but should not fund a golf course or park, warning against over taxation and urging a carefully planned, affordable solution.
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Arizona
Scottsdale
Lou Aldrich
Two Disturbing Points in Scottsdale Sales Tax Proposal
A letter criticizes the Scottsdale sales tax plan for lacking open forum and rushing a vote after registrations were invalidated. It urges discussion of flood control methods separate from beautification projects and questions the claim that beautifying Indian Bend Wash would attract tourists.
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Indian’ Bend
Scottsdale
Tims
Scottsdale Voter Endorsement For Sales Tax Increase
Betty M. Sanneman urges Scottsdale residents to support a sales tax hike to fund STEP committee recommended projects. She argues the tax shares costs fairly, includes out of state residents, and will improve the city for families and merchants, asserting citizens should decide.
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Scottsdale
Betty M. Sanneman
City flood control land cost and funding debate
Jim Stephens argues the city owns about a third of land for flood control and could need about $10 million for the remainder. He questions future land costs, notes local markets’ convenience, and cites potential federal funds as a way to cover roughly one third of the total.
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Scottsdale
Jim Stephens
No to sales tax hike for Scottsdale projects
A Scottsdale resident argues that a multi million dollar improvement program funded by higher sales tax worsens inflation pressures. She notes families cannot afford extra costs for food, clothing and utilities and urges voter input on needed projects and alternative financing.
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Scottsdale
Ted Beam
Poll Shows Shoppers Split On Scottsdale Tax
Scottsdale Daily Progress poll of seven residents shows six oppose a proposed doubling of the city sales tax. The article headline is challenged for implying broader voter sentiment and excludes those not eligible to vote on the measure. Gloria H. Sandulak notes concerns.
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Scottsdale
Gloria H. Sandulak
Insurance and flood risk in Scottsdale plans
The piece argues Scottsdale faces repeat flash floods from McDowell Mountains runoff. It cites historic flow rates and a 50 year maximum of 30 000 cfs, urging flood protection funded by a sales tax increase shared with visitors. It notes flood insurance is unavailable locally and weighs tax options vs the proposed plan.
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McDowell Mountains
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Indian Bend
Surance
Lloyds of London
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