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Thanks to Bill Adler on his suggestion that we read the Town’s Strategic Plan. So I did. My take: Long on platitudes; town management focused; and it doesn’t adequately address the threats facing Oro Valley.
Some Examples
- The plan identifies lack of space of town offices and “poor public relations” as a strategic issue. Give me a break! Neither is strategic—they’re just window dressing.
- The plan notes the town vision: To be a self-sustaining community; not a bedroom community of Tucson. So, where is the strategy to attract and retain businesses that can give us high paying jobs. No, Mayor Loomis, Wal-Mart, Steinmart and a Movie Theater are not going to bring good jobs to Oro Valley.
- The Town vision is to be a great place to live. It won’t be a great place to live if Oro Valley doesn’t have a water supply that is sustainable at prices that reflect the true economic cost of water and rates that fair for all users. “Need to plan better for water protection”, says the plan. No, guys. We need to plan for better, more secure sources. After all, as the plan notes, our “Water aquifer is drying up”!!!! So, what’s the big water strategy? “Maintain an assured water supply designation by planning and developing a renewable water supply (e.g., CAP and reclaimed water), providing a high quality potable water supply, promoting water conservation, and fostering regional cooperation for water development.” Sounds to me like we better pray for rain!
2 comments:
Can someone answer this, please? Did we, Oro Valley, ever get the golf courses changed over the reclaimed water? Thanks, Vicki
We didn't do anything that's why no one knows the answer to your question. The Oro valley Council did make that happen. The public other than wise souls like youself was largely disinterested. The country club still needs to convert but as yet the water is not available to them.
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