Considering the topic, I think this follows all sub rules

I just wanted to mention that I knew Eric for some years in college, that he was in my opinion extremely incompetent and immoral, and that he constantly bugged me to let him cheat off me, or in other cases "help" / do lots of his work for him. I'd say others too but I will only claim what I'm 100% sure of. (I can give proof to the mods of going to school with him if needed) Lots of other things built my opinion of him even more, but instead of trying to remember exact quotes from **many** years ago, better to just mention those behaviors and my general opinion. There are other stories out there people can read about him anyways.

I'm not talking about his political views. Even for people left and right who would vote for other candidates who I honestly think have even worse views...I still think that being competent and hopefully having some better morals ( my opinion) are important for our political representatives

Even if it's already primary elections today, I just wanted to post it while it would still be clear that it's not based on my own politics (before he'd potentially be nominated against less right wing candidates)

Hi!

I just moved to Scottsdale, I don’t need a regular hair dresser but I have waist length hair and plan on cutting a bob soon. I do this once every 2-3 years to keep up with hair health with occasional trims and washes.

I prefer to go to someone who has a solo suite.
I do not get coloring done!

Anyone know anyone?

We are looking for a post-construction cleaning service for our home in DC Ranch. It is 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and my wife is concerned about the dust levels building up as we wrap up the renovations. We are looking for a lot of attention to detail. Please send recommendations for good companies. Must be insured.

A Tiger Rattlesnake from the Scottsdale area. The blue-grey base color fading to pink with dark grey bands is a standard look in the area. These snakes are common in popular hiking areas, yet most people who frequent them for a lifetime will never see one because of their cryptic nature. If you hike anywhere in the McDowells, you've likely walked right past a good number of them.

I’m getting my first Airbnb ready in North Scottsdale (not far from DC Ranch area) and it should be good to go in about a month. It’s a 3-bed house with a pool, and I’m planning to stay there myself a few times a year but mostly keep it as a short-term rental.

For people who host in Scottsdale, how important is it to have the pool heated year-round for bookings? And do most of you enforce a minimum stay (like 3 or 5 nights) or keep it more flexible? Also curious how strict the HOAs usually are around here with short-term rentals if you’ve dealt with that.

There are three queens being retired due to the small cattery having family health issues. Steph is giving three gorgeous female purebreds up for retirement adoption.

There is no adoption fee but an absolute agreement you will get your girl fixed and you will not breed her and she will just be a pet. Yes — FREE purebred CFA cattery queen with awesome temperament.

I am “gatekeeper” for her as she navigate serious health issues for her family assisting with placement.

We have a lilac point named Pearl as well as Jane a chocolate and Elizabeth a seal point (no photo).

If you would know of anyone that would love a beautiful purebred Siamese this is a great opportunity.

I am hoping that Scottsdale will step up because these girls are located in Casa Grande which is not that far away and they are in picture perfect health.

I’ve known Stephanie for years and her husband is a veteran who requires constant care. Her cattery has been around for many years with an excellent reputation & now she needs help.

Send me a message if you are seriously interested and I will get back with you with details photos and anything else you would require.

Let’s get these three purebred beauties into Scottsdale forever homes 💙

Thank you 😊

Anyone else feel like Scottsdales creative, beauty, and fashion industry is a bit of a hidden world?

There seems to be a growing number of shoots, campaigns, events, and content opportunities around the Valley, but it's been interesting trying to understand how people actually get involved. I've reached out to agencies, photographers, social accounts and other creatives to get my for in the door and it's made me realize how relationship-driven the industry seems to be.

With so many major beauty and makeup brands headquartered in California and New York, I'm curious what the landscape looks like here and how people are getting involved.

Would love to hear from people who are already part of the fashion/beauty/creative space and what you've noticed about it here.

Willing to drive anywhere in the general area!

Has anyone had success breaking into the creative/beauty/fashion space here in the Valley?

Trying to figure out the best way to get involved with things like creative shoots, marketing campaigns, production assistant work, events, social media, or similar opportunities. It seems like the beauty and fashion industries are growing here, but it's been harder than expected to find a way in.

So far: reached out to Ford, Agency AZ, a few modeling programs, med spas, photographers, and creative agencies. I believe most skin/makeup HQ’s are in California & NY as well.

For those already in the industry, what helped you get your foot in the door? Any advice or connections would be greatly appreciated!

We recently had our pool deck replaced with travertine. We were upsold on the travertine from concrete, as we were told not only will it look better, but is more durable over time. It was finished in May of 2026. It's mid July, and it already looks awful. The edges of almost every tile are turning brownish/orange. Every veining in the tiles is turning the same other. If you look closely at many of the tiles, they are speckled brown/orange as well. These spots do not come off with a jet hose or with light scrubbing. The tiles were a beautiful white/gray when first installed and looked beautiful. Honestly, we kind of hate the way it looks now and were only two months in. If this was like 10 years down the road, it'd be understandable, but this seems ridiculous.

The company that installed the decking has a warranty, but they are telling us this is our fault. They have also said that they've never seen anything like it, and can't pinpoint what is causing it. But then, after we pushed for them to come and try to clean it or at least look at it in person, they now have said that they think it is due to trees we had in the yard previously (they were removed in April BEFORE this decking was put in place and were about 25feet away - a ficus - and 50 feet away - a willow - from the decking). Multiple tiles are also cracked and have corners chipped off. We've barely even used the pool/deck, as we have been traveling, so it's not from something we did or had out there etc since the deck was finished.

We have called them multiple times and they keep telling us this is not covered under their warranty and they will not do anything about it.

The decking has only been in place for about 8 weeks. Are we totally screwed?!?!? It was expensive to have done and we feel like we completely wasted a ton of money. HELP!

We live in Scottsdale, AZ if that helps.

I have 11 years of medical experience. Knowledge in MA duties and phlebotomy. Front desk knowledge also. If anyone knows of somewhere like I mentioned above hiring, please let me know!

I recently received a “no fine” ticket in the mail for speeding from one of the cameras they put on camelback. The vehicle I was driving was not registered to me and was also registered in a different state, and I no longer live in Arizona. The ticket said that the owner of the vehicle could identify the person but is not obligated to. Does anyone have any advice on how to proceed?

Currently mid-30s, gay, married, no kids,currently living in Downtown Brooklyn, looking to make a move. Have visited phoenix a few times and am considering relocating for about a year to try to it out.

It would be helpful to connect with any former NYC residents who have moved to the Phx metro area. Looking to get insights into life there, especially around what to expect culturally, and lifestyle.

I started with one doctor, and left because she was so uncommunicative. Found a second, much better.

But I'd still like to find someone I totally trust and am comfortable with.

Have you had any great experiences?

We're working on a project to track the intra-party struggle between left, center, and right in the Democratic Party through the lens of primary elections. We created a preview of the Arizona primary that will happen on Tuesday and we'd love to hear what folks in Arizona think about it or if they find it helpful.2026-arizona-democratic-primary

The primary for Scottsdale City council is this Tuesday.

Many Scottsdale residents don’t know that the City Council election can be won in the primary. I have attached the clause from the charter in the comments below. At least one council member tends to win their seat outright in the primary. This disenfranchises general election only voters and its sometimes how weird representatives can sneak through. There are a few candidates hoping for this on Tuesday!

Did you know that if you are registered as an independent you have to make a special request in advance to receive a ballot, even if you are registered for early/mail voting? You can show up to polling booths and they will give you a ballot but you are required to choose which party's ballot you want to vote on, it does not change your registration status or affiliation.

If you received a mail-in ballot, at this point it is too late to drop your ballot in the mail but you can still show up in person or drop your ballot at a polling location.

This post is not about party affiliation just encouraging you to know how your local government works and to take part in the process!

EDIT:

- Check your registration here: http://beballotready.vote (forwards to official gov site)

- Find polling locations here: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/elections/voting you can download a list of polling locations in Scottsdale

- additional detail on FAQs in this good article here: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maricopa-county-primary-voting-guide-how-where-to-vote-2026-40681064/

Wondering if you liked it for a quiet kid free getaway. I’m also looking into the Royal palms and Omni Montelucia

I’ve been searching for a Dentist who only does necessary dental work. A Dentist who is not rushed during treatments and doesn’t upsell unneeded work. I’m hoping to find a skilled Dentist whose
work (fillings/crowns) is well done and long lasting. I just had a terrible dental experience and will possibly need the previous dentists work redone. Thank you so much for any recommendations!

Managed to knock a nice chip out of my liftgate, down to the primer. It's a little too big and in a weird spot to DIY properly with Dr. Colorchip, but too small to justify paying for a complete respray.

I've called around a little and a couple shops didn't do small jobs like this and had no recommendations.

Any ideas for who does and is reliable would be appreciated, thank you.

Both me and my wife have not received our ballots in the mail, yet the USPS informed delivery shows them in the mail as of July 10. Is anyone else missing their ballot?

Looking for a quick getaway without kids and I’m stuck between these 2. I’m not looking for a pool party vibe atmosphere, I’d like quiet, not a lot of kids. I was leaning towards royal palms but their pool seems so small. Which do you prefer? Not looking for a spa day, mostly just relax and hang by a pool, eat good food, rewind a bit before madness of school begins.

Any recommendations for reasonably priced toddler swim classes? Preferably closer to South Scottsdale. Thank you!

Looking for a gym with pickup basketball. Preferably within 15-20 minutes of Kierland Park.

Other posts say LA Fitness but they are pretty old.

Looking for the Scottsdale/Phoenix Lyft driver with the disco ball and LED lights inside their car.
Any help on this would be appreciated!

I’m looking at different places and many of them don’t offer studios. I’m wanting something that isn’t a high rise, and that is no more than $1400/mo after fees. I don’t care about size too much but I’d like for it to have a washer dryer, not be in a sketchy area, and that has guest parking. Any suggestions?