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Partisanship and development in Fountain Hills elections
OPINION — Why is it so difficult for some to grasp Fountain Hills is a conservative town, as evidenced by 8,505 registered Republicans and 3,729 registered Democrats? It’s not surprising … more
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Dr. Curtis Finch
Education solutions articles should compare Arizona, other states
OPINION — Regarding Following the money: how Arizona pays for public school students and other articles written by Stacy Mantle: they are missing one major angle … “compared to what?” more
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Confusion over communism and democratic socialism
OPINION — Lately I have been reading letters to the editor criticizing democratic socialists. First of all, socialism is not communism. These individuals fail to understand the differences. … more
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Civility is a valuable, indispensable core value in these contentious times
OPINION — Kudos to Lee Shappell and the wonderful (as well as timely) article on civility. I teach a Humanities course entitled “Leadership and Ethics.” With the challenges we face in all sectors, Lee's article addressing the critical importance of civility serves as a valuable and indispensable core value. more
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Concerned about wireless infrastructure guidelines in Fountain Hills
OPINION — This story affects everyone who lives in Fountain Hills. When I moved to Fountain Hills, I spent six months living in the dark. Every breaker in my home was turned off. I lived with … more
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Responding to Fountain Hills letter concerning community organizers
OPINION — I’m not sure how Chris Brant’s recent letter passed the paper’s civility or truth tests.   Chris says “left-wing demonstrations show predominantly white middle-aged … more
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Dr. Richard Rutkowski
Responding to Councilman Skillicorn concerning Fountain Hills override
OPINION — I'm writing in response to Allen Skillicorn's letter posted online on Aug. 7. In recent years, FHUSD has responded strongly to dropping enrollment which has impacted almost all … more
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Political victories don't mean much if Fountain Hills remains fractured
OPINION — Fountain Hills has always prided itself on being a uniquely tight-knit community, but lately, we seem overly fixated on chasing the next new trend or indulging in endless political … more
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Lee Shappell
ICYMI: Why civility matters
OPINION — We live in an era of normalized boorish behavior. It has become OK to call an opponent names. To sway an argument with inflamed, hateful and often false rhetoric. The result may elicit a response in kind. The exchange quickly spirals out of control. more
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Question of the Week: How can Valley schools keep students safe from sexual predators on campus?
Valley school districts are among those put on notice that they may lose funding if they fail to comply with federal laws on sexual predators in schools. During the past year: The investigation … more
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Fountain Hills needs bingo callers
OPINION — Does it ever feel like no one listens anymore? If you’re recently retired or looking for a fun activity, you might consider becoming a volunteer bingo caller. On Tuesday afternoons … more
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Allen Skillicorn, Fountain Hills Town Council member
Don’t hike our taxes, right-size Fountain Hills Unified first
OPINION — The FHUSD M&O override isn't just an "override," it is a property tax hike at a time when many homeowners are finally expecting some tax relief. If it passes, those taxes go right … more
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