We are trying to understand the City of Tempe’s need to meddle in the lives of preschoolers. There already exists an entire industry dedicated to teaching, and as the bureaucratic education industry has grown and more money has been thrown at it, the results have been less than stellar. The State of Arizona has a Department of […]
Tempe Water Rate Increases Puzzle Residents
Several decades ago, Tempe water rates were reasonable. Not anymore. There is a mystery as to why they have gotten so high, even at homes with desert landscaping. City Council members blame federal regulations. Of course that is some of the reason. Others have cited some accounting issues within the water department and its personnel. […]
Tempe–For the Young but Paid for by the Old
A reader sent us this email with some observations about a recent phone call to the City of Tempe. Obviously the young average age in Tempe is due to Arizona State University. Many residents in south Tempe complain because they work hard and pay taxes yet feel under-represented at the City. There may be something to […]
Venue Changes for the Free Lunches
Recently we decided to visit Fees Middle School to take a look at the free lunches being provided kids in Tempe this summer, regardless of financial need. When we arrived at Fees, there was a note on the office door. There was no explanation as to why Fees and Connelly Middle Schools were dropped from […]