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State ethics probe of Scottsdale secretly wrapping up | Exclusive
f a city leader is found to have violated the open meeting law — and it’s their first offense — the official must complete training on the rules and be monitored for future compliance, Taylor said.
17 minutes ago


Zubia Holds His Ground as Opponents Move in Lockstep on Water-Denialism
"Zubia is offering results. His opponents are offering soundbites," said Zubia spokesperson Matt Grodsky. "Voters have a clear choice: Common sense and civility with Zubia, or gaslighting and grievance with Graham and Ugenti-Rita."
On City Council, I'll secure our water, grow responsibly, and invest in public safety.
This is home for all of us. Let's protect it. Ballots start arriving today; vote!
2 days ago


Scottsdale council candidates clash over water, growth, and 'clowns'
“Scottsdale voters deserve a conversation grounded in facts not extremist fiction,” said Zubia campaign spokesperson Matt Grodsky. “Graham lies with authority so his claims sound convincing; anyone watching the debate should bring a large grain of salt for Graham's answers.”
2 days ago


Ahead of Today’s Scottsdale Candidate Forum, Arizona Republic Reporting Finds Barry Graham’s Water and Development Claims Outrun the Evidence
“Scottsdale voters deserve a conversation grounded in facts not extremist fiction,” said Zubia campaign spokesperson Matt Grodsky. “Graham lies with authority so his claims sound convincing; anyone watching the debate should bring a large grain of salt for Graham's answers.”
2 days ago


The real facts (we checked) about Scottsdale's apartment building
Apartments and condos, however, use far less water than single-family homes, Scottsdale water officials recently explained to city leaders.
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
5 days ago


Who is Raoul Zubia?
I grew up here, built my career here, and gave back here. But I'm concerned about our city's direction.
On City Council, I'll secure our water, grow responsibly, and invest in public safety.
This is home for all of us. Let's protect it. Ballots start arriving today; vote!
Oct 7


What to know about the Scottsdale council candidate forum on Oct. 12
Ahead of Scottsdale’s runoff race for City Council, The Arizona Republic is hosting a candidate forum at City Hall on Oct. 12 and is inviting voters to participate.
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Oct 4


Are Scottsdale candidates' claims on water and roads true? We checked
When asked about his top priorities if elected, Zubia said that the first thing he would do is put the project back into the city’s capital improvement budget, the long-term funding plan for public infrastructure.
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Oct 4


Part 2: The Conservative Circus with James T. Harris Interview - Raoul Zubia, candidate for Scottsdale City Council
I was happy to return to the Conservative Circus on KFYI. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing Scottsdale and how to best address them. We discussed water security, avoiding overdevelopment, and a need for decorum on council. Give it a listen and remember to make a plan to vote by November 3rd! Ballots drop in just a few weeks.
Sep 19


Zubia — Scottsdale Independent Q&A
have deep roots in Scottsdale, decades of professional experience and a long record of community service, including working to protect our Preserve. I grew up here, built my career here and have spent years working on the issues that affect residents every day.
Sep 17


Candidate Raoul Zubia knows Scottsdale
You can count on Raoul. If he says he’s going to do something, he follows through. He listens to people, even when the conversation is difficult, and he genuinely wants to understand different points of view.
Sep 10


25th Anniversary of 9/11 Event
“Twenty-five years later, we still remember the innocent lives that were taken, the families who were forever changed, and the first responders who demonstrated extraordinary courage that day,” Zubia said. “It is an honor to take part in this remembrance and to help ensure that the names and stories of those we lost are never forgotten.”
Sep 9


Raoul Zubia will work to preserve, protect and improve Scottsdale
I will vote for Raoul Zubia to help guide us back to the middle lane of city governance. He has proven he can create consensus and is the only candidate worthy of independent and common-sense votes!
Sep 2


Zubia Focuses On Water Security, Gains Endorsements From Experts
Scottsdale City Council candidate Raoul Zubia is sounding the alarm on Scottsdale's water challenges at a time when some Scottsdale City Council members seem out to lunch on the issue.
Aug 27


Raoul Zubia will protect the preserve
Raoul’s dedication to the preserve has impressively earned support from leaders across the political landscape, who all have spent decades advocating and protecting Scottsdale’s unique amenity.
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Aug 24


Scottsdale City Council: 3 Candidates for 2 Seats
La contienda por los dos escaños restantes del Concejo Municipal de Scottsdale se redujo oficialmente a tres candidatos luego de que el exconcejal Bob Littlefield retirara su candidatura, dejando a la exlegisladora estatal Michelle Ugenti-Rita, al concejal incumbente Barry Graham y al activista comunitario Raoul Zubia como los únicos aspirantes en la boleta del 3 de noviembre.
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on
Aug 12


Release: City Council Runoff Becomes Three-Person Race
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Aug 4


Nearly All Ballots Counted: Zubia Campaign Confident It Has Secured Runoff Spot
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Jul 23


The Conservative Circus w/ James T. Harris Interview - Raoul Zubia, candidate for Scottsdale City Council
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Jul 18


Arizona Republic Scottsdale City Council Candidate Election Forum
They’ll choose from a crowded pool of eight candidates who are looking to fill three open seats on the City Council.
Jun 29
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