David Malin, Vestar's OV Marketplace Project Manager, has unequivocally refused to meet or talk with the citizens of Oro Valley. And why should he? He has our $23.2 million of our future sales tax revenue guaranteed, compliments of an Oro Valley Town Council giveaway. So, why should he even try to explain how a 24/7 Wal-Mart Super Center meets the criteria of being "upscale" and "unique?"
But, what about Wal-Mart? Wouldn't you think this corporate giant, with the wonderful plans of being a good Oro Valley neighbor, would want to communicate with the citizens? Well, think again!
I wrote to Ms. Delia Garcia whose title is Director of Community Relations. What I got back was a message that Ms. Garcia "was out of the office, but would get back to me ASAP."
That was one month ago. So, I wrote again requesting the courtesy of a response. That message is now over one week old, with no response. By the way, other citizens received the exact same courtesy----nothing!
So----what's the point of posting this?
The point is this: Both Vestar & Wal-Mart come across as community concerned organizations. But, as the saying goes,"actions speak louder than words." Vestar and Wal-Mart certainly deserve each other. The citizens of Oro Valley certainly deserve better.
Is it any wonder that thousands of our neighbors will not shop in this Marketplace with Wal-Mart as the "premier" anchor store?
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