AltWeeklies Wire
Nepotism, Cronyism and Turmoil at the Housing Authority of Maricopa Countynew
It started with the boss' brother. Doug Lingner had been executive director of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County for just two months when he hired his brother to repair a carport at the agency's Seventh Street complex. Total cost: $2,000.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
02-16-2010 |
Politics
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon Is Paying His Girlfriend, Elissa Mullany, Big Bucksnew
Since his re-election campaign wrapped up in December 2007, Gordon has paid Mullany's two-person limited liability company a total of $140,000. He's paid her through his campaign finance committee, even though she hasn't raised any money for it since the election.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
12-22-2009 |
Politics
The Dirty Truth About 'Clean' Electionsnew
It turns out that even during these tough economic times, you and I are footing the bill for politicians to purchase home-office supplies, sushi dinners, even the occasional GPS system. And our candidates for office get to keep that stuff when the campaign is over — the expenses in question are, apparently, perfectly legal.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
04-08-2009 |
Politics
Sarah Palin Can Run on Her Record, Proudlynew
There is no evidence her family has ever stood in the way of her work -- or vice versa. If she were a man, isn't that what we'd be talking about?
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
09-16-2008 |
Commentary
Citizen Initiatives Kicked Off Ballot in Arizonanew
Why have record numbers of citizen initiatives been kicked off the ballot? The problem could go much deeper than invalid signatures.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
08-26-2008 |
Politics
Tempe's Mayor Isn't Afraid to Step on a Few Toes as He Waltzes Into Second Termnew
In a city that's long enjoyed genial, nonpartisan politics, the recently re-elected Hugh Hallman is something different: Both crusader and gadfly, he doesn't see the point in making nice when something isn't nice. Nor does he care whether he comes off as holier than thou -- or whether his campaigns are too aggressive for the Kiwanis Club crowd.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
07-08-2008 |
Politics
Sheriff Joe Wants to Read the Mayor's Emailnew
When Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon spoke out against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, he had to know that retaliation would be swift. It didn't take Gordon long to join the list.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
05-21-2008 |
Politics
Michael Nowakowski is Suddently on Big Money's Radarnew
In the weeks after Nowakowski scored a major upset to win a seat on the Phoenix City Council, something curious happened. His mailbox filled with checks.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
01-15-2008 |
Politics
Billy Shields' Burning Sensationnew
The firefighters union boss screwed up -- now he's ticked off Phoenix's most powerful law firm.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
07-02-2007 |
Politics
A Congressman's Big Fibs Are Finally Catching Up to Himnew
I can't tell you that Congressman Rick Renzi is a crook, but I can tell you this: Rick Renzi is a liar.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
05-07-2007 |
Politics
State Reps. Try to Silence a Criticnew
Robin Scoins went after Arizona's Child Protective Services -- but now the state may be coming after her.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
03-27-2007 |
Politics
Family Feud at the Phoenix Fire Dept.new
No one could blame new fire chief Bob Khan for setting up his own administration -- but to the Brunacini family, the changes weren't a housecleaning, they were a demolition.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
03-20-2007 |
Politics
Killer Candidatenew
Would-be legislator Dan Coleman wants to talk issues -- but his past is just so much more interesting.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
09-12-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Friends at Worknew
When it comes to million-dollar contracts at the Arizona Department of Transportation, it's all about whose back gets scratched.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
06-06-2006 |
Politics
