By Anna Thomasson | When Town of Paradise Valley code enforcement officer Tina Brindley rolled up to my house Monday morning at 7:30 a.m., I jumped in the town seal-emblazoned white truck (with the hand crank windows!) toting an extra mug of black coffee for her.
By Anna Thomasson | It seems every day we discover something special about living in the Town of Paradise Valley. Our talented PV Arts Board works hard each year to showcase the work of a local artist with a yearlong exhibit of their work at the Paradise Valley Town Hall at 6401 E. Lincoln. This year’s artist, Dr. Larry Brecker, has livened up our council chambers with beautiful, bright and thoughtful photographic images of flora and fauna.
By Anna Thomasson | It’s easy to get excited watching world-class teams at the Super Bowl, Final Four, PGA Championship, NBA playoffs, World Cup, Stanley Cup or World Series, but it is another thing to watch our world-class Paradise Valley Public Works team vibe together day after day, keeping our town safe and beautiful.
By Anna Thomasson | Our eight noteworthy Paradise Valley resorts are a source of pride for many of us and contribute to Paradise Valley’s global reputation as a world class destination for both visiting and living. They are not only beautiful, but a major economic contributor to our quality of life.
By Howard Fischer | PHOENIX – Elected officials from Paradise Valley and Gilbert spoke out last week against a proposal that would require Arizona cities and towns to allow new homes, duplexes and triplexes on small lots in residential areas.
By Anna Thomasson | Congratulations to reelected town of Paradise, Valley Mayor, Jerry Bien-Willner. The Jan. 5 swearing in ceremony with a standing room only crowd of hundreds was testimony to his broad and deep support as he continues to lead the Town for the next two years.
By Anna Thomasson | Last week’s river of green voting envelopes streaming into town hall and inserted into drop boxes showed once again how much you care about our town and state.
By Melissa Rosequist | There may not be an issue more agreed upon by Paradise Valley’s community than the trouble caused by short-term rental properties. While short-term rentals, or vacation rentals, are allowed …
By Anna Thomasson | Earlier this year I sat across from many of our past mayors who spoke reverently of our town’s special character and tradition of volunteer leadership.
By Melissa Rosequist | In this week’s weekly Q&A, the Independent asks Paradise Valley Town Council candidates, what is their favorite aspect of the town?
By Anna Thomasson | This week I’m filing papers to run for reelection to continue to serve you on the Paradise Valley Town Council.
By Melissa Rosequist | Two Town of Paradise Valley representatives spoke on behalf of the municipality’s photo radar system during a Feb. 14 Arizona Senate committee hearing regarding a bill seeking to prohibit the …