Bob Robb, my former employer and mentor, recently wrote a laudatory column about Jack DeBolske who passed away in July and will be memorialized tomorrow (Noon services here in Phoenix at St. Francis Church). Mr. DeBolske was, and still is, an icon to anyone who wishes to make government function as efficiently as possible. His…

Repeating history is painful… I am writing this column for myself. To always remind me that I am a very imperfect creature.   Confucius once was asked “How do we gain wisdom?” He said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom:  First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third…

HighGround’s very own Chuck Coughlin was on KTAR’s Think Tank with Mike O’Neil and internet lawyer, columnist, and long-time Democrat Bennet Kelly to discuss the topic “What is the matter with our politics?” The multipart series aired over the past two weeks explored the Republican Party in the first part and tackled the Democratic Party…

For over 30 years, the United Food Bank has been a pillar of the community, serving not only those in need throughout the East Valley but also into Eastern Arizona including Gila and Pinal, and Southern Navajo and Apache Counties.   In total, they serve over 19,608 square miles which includes some of the most remote…

Vanity Fair & New York Times Among 25 Publications To Cover Event For more than 20 years, HighGround has strived to work on the big issues that directly impact our community and our quality of life in Arizona. While some of those have been through the scope of a campaign, lobbying or public affairs effort…