Another Example of the Mayor’s Partisanship
By Janna Dutton. Once again, Mayor Friedel has demonstrated clear partisanship in town governance. He has repeatedly supported politically motivated resolutions—such as declaring English the official language and banning nonexistent DEI initiatives—that serve no...
Misrule by Design: How a Council Majority Undermined Fountain Hills
By Don Scott. As 2026 begins, it is important to reflect on the direction taken by the Fountain # Fountain Hills Hills Town Council in the past year—and to be clear about who bears responsibility for a period marked by unnecessary division, reputational harm, and...
Setting the Record Straight on What Happened at Town Hall
By Eric Landau. We know that (Fountain Hills Times Independent) frowns on back and forth letters between readers, but this one was really necessary. The letter from Wendy Corry about "rewriting history" is grossly inaccurate, and can't be allowed to stand...
Town Council’s Actions Have Pushed Fountain Hills Into a “Dark Chasm”
By Bryn Henning. As a resident of Fountain Hills for over two decades, under many mayors and elected officials, I am appalled by the latest town council and mayor’s decision of silencing the public. I don’t march nor get involved in protests. I don’t go to social...
A Troubling Attempt to Silence Fountain Hills Residents
By Faryl Palles. Tuesday, Nov. 18's Town Council agenda contains a proposal that should alarm every Fountain Hills resident. They are considering pausing both councilmember reports and the call to the public for six months. The justification offered, that this relates...
Sprouts Is Coming – But Don’t Forget Who Tried to Stop It
By Don Scott. My sadness over Petco’s departure from Fountain Hills was soon replaced by excitement that Sprouts Farmers Market is moving in. Known for fresh, organic food, wellness products, and extensive plant-based options, Sprouts saw a 22% jump in plant-based...
No One Owes Allen Skillicorn an Apology
By Beth Culp. During the Call to the Public at the Nov. 4, 2025, Town Council meeting, ROT Chairperson Crystal Cavanaugh again took to the lectern to complain about how unfairly Allen Skillicorn has been treated by Councilwoman Brenda Kalivianakis, the Fountain Hills...
Gerry Friedel’s ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Moment: Intimidation in the Council Chambers
By Pam Cap. If you watched the November 4th Fountain Hills Town Council meeting, you would have witnessed chaos once again. Since January, under Gerry Friedel’s lead, our council has appeared clueless and directionless most of the time. Councilmembers yelling over...
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