Will Littlefield run? (Should he run?)

By: Laurie Roberts
The Arizona Republic

It’s the hottest question in town for those who follow Scottsdale politics.

Will he or won’t he?

Last week, Councilman Bob Littlefield filed an exploratory committee to consider whether he will challenge incumbent Jim Lane in this year’s mayoral election.
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Littlefield vs. Lane no battle of allies

By: Robert Leger
The Arizona Republic

Scottsdale City Councilman Bob Littlefield is thinking about challenging Mayor Jim Lane in this year’s election, raising doubt among skeptics and amazement about how these onetime allies became foes.

For a Littlefield-Lane race to happen, 2012 will have to be different than 2008. And it would be good to remember the two were never more than allies of convenience.
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Phoenix City Council ready to tackle year

by Lynh Bui – Jan. 5, 2012 09:52 PM
The Republic | azcentral.com

All eyes have been on Mayor Greg Stanton as he brings new leadership to the Phoenix mayor’s office for the first time in eight years, but Stanton is just one vote out of nine on the Phoenix City Council.

While Stanton took the oath of office on Tuesday, so did three re-elected council members — Thelda Williams, Bill Gates and Michael Nowakowski — and new member Daniel Valenzuela.
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Making a case for civility

Jan. 5, 2011 12:00 AM
The Republic | azcentral.com

Remember the generation gap? Decades ago, the idea that age is an impenetrable barrier to mutual understanding became an easy — and often lazy — way to dismiss differences of opinion.

Those who saw “For Our Future: A Conversation Inspired by Christina-Taylor Green” on Channel 12 on Wednesday night saw something dramatically different.
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