In the upcoming local elections across Arizona, candidates are tackling pressing issues that resonate with voters.
In Scottsdale, the mayoral race sees Lisa Borowsky and Linda Milhaven challenging incumbent Mayor David Ortega, focusing on affordability and noise concerns. Paradise Valley's Town Council race has newcomer Karen Liepmann facing off against incumbents Scott Moore and Julie Pace, with taxes and short-term rentals being key topics. Meanwhile, Surprise's mayoral candidates are addressing growth, homelessness, infrastructure, and election integrity.
These elections highlight the diverse challenges and priorities within Arizona's communities, emphasizing the importance of local governance in addressing residents' concerns.
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It's refreshing to see such a vibrant local election season in Arizona, where vital issues like taxes, affordability, and property rights are being fiercely debated. Hopefully, the candidates elected will remember the importance of limited government and fiscal responsibility in addressing these concerns.
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Where do Surprise mayoral candidates stand on growth, homelessness? What to know
Surprise’s mayoral hopefuls address infrastructure, finance management and election integrity in The Arizona Republic's 2024 Primary Election Q&A.
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Paradise Valley Town Council race: Where do candidates stand on taxes, short-term rentals
Newcomer Karen Liepmann looks to challenge incumbents Scott Moore and Julie Pace in the Paradise Valley City Council elections.
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Scottsdale mayoral race: Where do candidates stand on affordability, noise?
Lisa Borowsky and Linda Milhaven are running against incumbent Mayor David Ortega, who did not respond to The Republic's questions. What they said.
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