The Dealmaker: 01/22/2019

New poll of likely voters shows range of 65-72% support for Talking Stick Resort Arena renovation project downtown. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents the Phoenix Suns.) Public support for renovating TSR Arena has increased significantly following recent community meetings, “as people learn that the city owns the arena and the tax has been imposed since 1989 and is only on tourists.” Phoenix Suns CEO Jason Rowley: “As is evidenced by this recent poll, once armed with all the facts, it is now clear that Phoenicians understand the importance of this investment for the future of our city.” Get key findings and access full results from the new Public Opinion Strategies’ survey, in RLGR. http://bit.ly/2RHxvuS

Great support for Talking Stick Resort Arena at the City’s public info sessions! WATCH downtown Phoenix stakeholders speaking out in support of Talking Stick Resort Arena renovation. http://bit.ly/2CGwWqS

Talking Stick Resort Arena: Phoenix, this is YOUR house! WATCH the memories that have been made at TSR Arena, and find out how you can help to make even more! http://bit.ly/2UcXeIp

Drought plan fight between Arizona farms and cities escalates.“Longstanding urban-rural tensions over a proposed drought plan have escalated after Pinal County farmers stepped up their request for state money for well-drilling to replace Colorado River water deliveries. ‘Enough is enough,’ responded 10 Phoenix-area cities…” A report by Tony Davis & Cap Media Services’ Howard Fischer in Arizona Daily Star. http://bit.ly/2MqhsvA

‘Flex’ office space, multifamily residential project to sprout along McDowell Road. “The site is at 6601 E. McDowell… The site plan consists of a three-story building adjacent to East McDowell Road, a four-story apartment building central to the site and single-story garage buildings.” Development details, including sitemap aerial, in Scottsdale Independent. http://bit.ly/2FGKpCN

By the numbers: Paradise Valley sees spark of new building construction. PV Independent takes a look at “building permits for a 5-year period, between 2014-18” in the Town of Paradise Valley, numbers officials say reflect “a healthy local economy.” http://bit.ly/2FScYMS

Yavapai County P&Z votes no on El Rojo Grande rezoning. “An estimated 300 people turned out” to oppose a “plan that calls for 600 mobile homes and 50 RV sites just outside the Sedona city limits.” P&Z “heard them loud and clear,” voting “9-0 to deny recommendation of the proposed” Equity LifeStyle Properties’ development. Red Rock News. http://bit.ly/2WdsRD8

Dalke decides to stay on through Paradise Valley budget season, initially.“Town Manager Brian Dalke will remain with the Town of Paradise Valley for the time being, as Town Council authorized the mayor to execute an amendment to his employment agreement,” PV Independent reports. Councilwoman Julie Pace: “Brian Dalke, has done an amazing job — we’ve been very impressed.” http://bit.ly/2MpTfFA

[GUEST COLUMN] Avondale mayor focused on goals, not resolutions. Noting that New Year’s resolutions are “meant to be broken,” Mayor Kenn Weise has “opted” instead “to focus on goals” — goals in his personal life, as well as within his capacity as the city’s top elected official. What big projects have already been accomplished? Which ones are slated to be checked off in 2019? Find out in West Valley View. http://bit.ly/2RMyhH2 

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