VOL. 21  ISSUE NO. 22   |    JUNE 3 – 9, 2015

BY LINDA BENTLEY | JUNE 3, 2015

Sonoran News reinstated as official newspaper of Cave Creek

mark lipskyLipsky said, ‘Sonoran News is unquestionably the paper of record of this town,’ pointing out Sonoran News’ presence taking ‘copious notes’

CAVE CREEK – During Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Vincent Francia thanked everyone involved for the successful balloon event.

Nina Spitzer, during Call to the Public, thanked Town Marshal Adam Stein and Patty Pollnow for promoting the town.

BY LINDA BENTLEY |  JUNE 3, 2015

Council acts to avoid litigation

La Sota said, ‘I’d say it’s not effective and suggest you not vote on this tonight and do it correctly’

CAVE CREEK – Council voted 6-1, with Councilman Ernie Bunch dissenting, on Monday in favor of abandoning a portion of a GLO patent easement south of Olesen and Cave Creek roads for applicant Peter Nelson.

Nelson said access already exists to his project via Olesen and Cave Creek roads, it’s not in use and traverses the property, affecting his development.

BY LINDA BENTLEY |  JUNE 3, 2015

SCOTUS rules against Abercrombie & Fitch in Muslim headscarf case

In his dissenting opinion, Thomas stated mere application of a neutral policy cannot constitute ‘intentional discrimination’

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Monday, overturning the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals judgment in favor of Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., in a case brought on behalf of Samantha Elauf, a practicing Muslim who was refused employment because her headscarf violated Abercrombie’s dress policy.

JUNE 3, 2015

Scottsdale Council to consider plan for November bond election

Scottsdale voters could head to the polls in November to consider a variety of bond-funded civic improvements totaling nearly $100 million.

JUNE 3, 2015

Scottsdale General Plan: What's new?

After much work, discussion, and 32 meetings, the Task Force completed its mission and its recommended draft General Plan 2035 was released publicly in November 2014.

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