Republican Julie Spilsbury was recalled from the Mesa City Council last month for not being conservative enough. The mom of six tells us what she thinks about being ousted by her own party. Plus, a conversation with Las Vegas legend Rita Rudner, who is coming to Scottsdale this weekend.
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Heard Museum/HandoutAfter graduating from Stanford, Roshii Montano got a fellowship at the Heard Museum. One painting in particular caught her eye: “Rose and Coyote Dressed Up for the Heard Show,” by Harry Fonseca. -
Spilsbury for MesaThe dust has settled from November’s elections. But not for one former City Council member who found herself on the ballot earlier than expected. -
City of Phoenix/HandoutPhoenix’s new city manager started on the job in the middle of last month, but he’s not unfamiliar with the position. Ed Zuercher is back for his second stint as city manager; he previously served in the role from 2013-2021. -
David Jakle/HandoutThe word “legend” gets thrown around a lot in popular culture, but there aren’t many artists who fit the bill. Rita Rudner is on that list. She’s practically synonymous with Las Vegas comedy — which makes her one of the defining figures of a particular style of American comedy. -
Christina Estes/KJZZChris Bianco says he always follows the law and uses the E-Verify program to make sure the people he hires have legal status to work in the U.S. But, there are ripple effects from threats of mass deportations and immigration crackdowns — and a chilling effect that’s hurting an industry that’s already strapped for workers.
