Family Promise
Scottsdale Vibes
Family Promise is a community solution to family homelessness. They provide bedrooms for families in transition from homelessness to sustainable housing. Funded by donors like you, Family Promise has a 70% success rate of returning families to sustainable housing within 60 days of arrival. In their 25 year history, they have provided housing to over 3,000 families. In 2025, they expect to shelter nearly 300 families and assist another 100 families with prevention services. This week I have Ted Taylor, Ted CEO of Family Promise of Greater Phoenix. Ted's been with Family Promise for 15...
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Keeping our Community Safe
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Keeping our Community Safe You hear the sirens, you see the men/women in uniform, but do you know what it takes to really be a member of Scottsdale Fire & Police? I’ve done a training day with them and let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. And while amazing men/women are taking care of us, their training facility was barely taking care of them. A double wide trailer track with a junkyard on the side. Not the best when you think of what they do to save us. Which is why I’m so excited to talk about the new training facility that was dedicated earlier this year. Scottsdale...
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Jason Rosell, from Fat to Fitness Guru
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CELEBRATE 200 Episodes! Jason Rosell, from Fat to Fitness Guru You might recognize him from his TV appearances, maybe you listen to his hit podcast, , saw him on the cover of or you’re one of his clients. Regardless, Jason Rosell is at the top of his game. That being his mental, emotional and physical game. He’s here to teach us how to win that game too through . We’ll learn how Jason went from the fat kid to fitness guru. @jasonrosellLIVE and @caliente_fitness Calendar of Events We’re in full swing with spring training. The city is bustling with people and baseball...
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Scottsdale’s Season and Economic Impact
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With Scottsdale Season in full effect, the economic impact is large. There’s Barett- Jackson, WMPO, Arabian Horse show and now Spring Training is in full effect. Making sure Scottsdale stays on the map as a tourist destination takes a team and the community's commitment. Which is why I’m excited to have Rachel Smetana, Scottsdale’s Tourism & Events Director with us to talk about the real economic impact of these big events. Calendar of Events It’s that time of the year again! Arizona is home to the Cactus League Spring training and it is quickly approaching! This is a...
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Scottsdale Match Maker
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Finding True Love in Scottsdale The Scottsdale Matchmaker is here to tell us how to find love this season. Cat Cantrill is a distinguished matchmaker, dating coach, and dating stylist who works with professionals across the United States. Cat dedicates her career to helping individuals find and foster lasting, meaningful relationships by guiding them through every step of the dating process. Might be a little too late for Valentine’s this week but that doesn't mean love is too far away. Calendar of Events Celebrating their 70th year of celebration at WestWorld starting Feb...
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Arabian Horse Show 70th Anniversary
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Giddy up horse fans, the biggest Arabian Horse Show is coming to town. The Arabian Horse Show is celebrating their 70th Anniversary, this season, making this a year full of celebrations. This week we have Cathy Vecsey with the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona to tell us what’s going to make this year’s celebration so special and unique. Calendar of Events Happening Feb 3-9 at TPC. Lots of changes this year so be sure to check out the website for more information. One of the biggest ones is you have to buy a ticket for the exact day you’re going. No more GA for any...
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WMPO & New Safety Measures
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WMPO New and Improved for 2025 It’s time to Tee Up for the Greenest Show on Grass as the 2025 WMPO is about to be underway. Hopefully the weather will hold out for this year’s event but there are still lots of lessons learned from 2024 that have brought about big changes for this year’s event. Security changes, tickets pricing and information, additional entrances and more. Here to tell us how to still have fun and be prepared is Scottsdale Fire PIO, Dave Folio. Calendar of Events Happening Feb 3-9 at TPC. Lots of changes this year so be sure to check out the website for more...
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MotorMia
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Car enthusiasts are taking over the Valley this week with AZ Car Week and Barett-Jackson. But one local company is taking the car lovers' experience to the next level with AI. Isaac Bunick has loved cars since a young age. Buying, selling, tinkering and upgrading them all. After starting many successful tech companies, Issac, or The Wise Owl to many, moved to Scottsdale in 2022 needing a new adventure. As he was working on his cars in the garage, his daughter, Mia would come outside to “help” Being the girly that she is, she asked her dad to make the car pink. That’s when the light bulb...
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Arizona Car Week
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Scottsdale has an amazing car scene that only grows during this time of year as Barett-Jackson gets ready to take over WestWorld starting this weekend. But Barrett-Jackson is the only event happening this week, is happening all throughout our city too. Which is why President of Motorwerks Marketing, Darin Roberge, is here to talk about all things cars, events and his passion for anything on wheels. Calendar of Events Starting this weekend, Jan 17th - Jan 25th with more events happening in February & March. Be sure to check the website as events are happening...
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Winter Warrior Competition
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James Stratman looks like an Icelandic warrior but his warrior attitude is more about helping than harming. As a former athlete he’s always been into fitness and nutrition. Jason took his experience with mental performance, combining it with mental health where he learned that making them co-exists, you become your best version. And that’s what led him to start his own nutrition line.. But his passion for helping others is how his non-profit Winter Warrior got started. A full day fitness competition happening right here in Scottsdale on Feb 22, James and his team are raising money through...
info_outlineTammy Caputi
Tammy began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. She has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company. Married for over 21 years with 3 daughters who all attend our local schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA and a Master’s in Business Administration from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Tammy is passionate about keeping Scottsdale the Gold Standard of the Valley, and is always running!
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Tom Durham
Tom grew up in a small town in Iowa and attended Cornell College where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in 1977 with majors in Philosophy and History. Some of my earliest memories are of visiting my grandfather in Mesa where he had a pasture behind his house and rode horses. After graduating from Cornell, he attended NYU Law School in New York City, graduating in 1980. After graduating from NYU, Tom joined the Mayer Brown law firm in Chicago, an international law firm that specialized in tax controversy. He argued several appeals in the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which is generally regarded as the second most important court in the United States.Tom’s ability to analyze complex legal and factual situations and to "cut through" to the heart of the matter are essential to the City Council. During his time at Mayer Brown, I was recognized by Chambers USA as one of the top 25 tax controversy lawyers in the US. Tom retired from Mayer Brown in April 2015. Tom Durham 2024 website
MaryAnne McAllen
Maryann McAllen is a 59 year resident of Scottsdale, she is a small business owner, a community leader and activist. Maryann met her husband Sam while being a summer recreation leader for the City of Scottsdale, they have four young adult children and a fun fact about Maryann she is an avid Antique Button Collector.
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Adam Kwasman
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Adam Kwasman developed a deep appreciation for community values and civic responsibility from an early age. His formative years instilled in him a commitment to service and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those around him. Adam earned his B.A. from Tulane University, his M.A. in economics from George Mason University, and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His academic journey not only equipped him with a strong foundation of knowledge but also fueled his desire to contribute meaningfully to society. He is a husband and father of 4 too.
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Lisa Borowsky
Scottsdale native Lisa Borowsky is a lawyer, mother and community advocate. She previously served on the Scottsdale City Council from 2008 to 2012. She led the charge pushing for meaningful structural changes to the budget process, including a City Charter amendment, which moved the City Treasurer to the position of Charter Officer, reporting directly to the Council and the citizens. Lisa served on numerous boards & committees including Experience Scottsdale Board of Directors, the City’s Audit Committee, the Water Subcommittee, Scottsdale Westworld Subcommittee, Charros Foundation Board and many more. As mayor of Scottsdale, Lisa will leverage her experience as an attorney, councilwoman, and volunteer to protect Scottsdale’s future, bring transparency to city government, and improve the lives of Scottsdale residents.
https://lisaformayor.com/
Dave Ortega
Mayor Dave Ortega is running for re-election as Scottsdale Mayor. A resident of Scottsdale for over 40 years, he owns an architecture firm in Old Town. During his current term of Mayor, Dave Ortega supports public safety, protecting family-friendly neighborhoods, defending Scottsdale Water from dry-lot 'wildcat" houses in the county, reinvesting in our vibrant Western legacy in Old Town, and promoting citywide economic vitality. https://www.electdaveortegamayor.com/
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