Author: MMasters

Mesa Proposition 420: Before Asking Taxpayers for More, Should the District Make Better Use of What It Already Owns?

With declining enrollment and changing facility needs, Mesa Proposition 420 would give Mesa Public Schools greater flexibility to sell, lease, or exchange selected district properties, without creating additional taxes. Short on time? Jump to the Bottom Line. Voters should understand that although they’ll see two Mesa Public Schools measures next to each other on their […]

Mesa Proposition 419: Is it really needed at this time?

Voters Face a $449 Million Question in Mesa Proposition 419 With declining enrollment, school consolidations, and a separate request for authority over surplus facilities, Mesa Proposition 419’s $449 million borrowing request raises questions about whether Mesa Public Schools has its long-term facilities plan in the right order. Short on Time? Jump to the Bottom Line. […]

Nearly 15 months after Coyotes’ departure, hockey fights to stay relevant in Arizona

by Chris Schaller, Cronkite News July 14, 2025 GILBERT – Almost 15 months have passed since Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo announced that the organization failed to reach a deal on an arena and that the team would relocate to Salt Lake City effective immediately. It was a harrowing moment for hockey fans across the Valley, […]