On October 12, Helen Dankwerth addressed the Oro Valley Republican Women. Following is an excerpt of what was said about Dankwerth. "Helen remains deeply committed to the principles of open and participatory government, a business-like approach to fiscal management, responsible commercial and residential growth, and continual dialogue and sharing of information with the residents of Oro Valley." We really have to wonder if these gracious women actually are familiar with Dankwerth's actions and voting record. If so, do they really believe the above statement?
Let's not forget, it was Dankwerth who pushed three times until she finally got Al Kunisch to join with Terry Parish and Hizzoner Loomis to give us the Utility Tax on our gas, electric water bills.
Let's not forget it was Dankwerth who voted to allow Golder Ranch Fire District to annex Town Hall which was a precursor to thousands of us getting a major escalation in our fire service bills, with absolutely not tangigible benefit to show for our money.
Let's not forget, it was Dankwerth who claims she she is committed to a dialogue with the citizens, and yet refused to meet our neighbors from OV1st.
Let's not forget it was Dankwerth who just last week totally disregarded the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and voted to approve a 60'hotel which is 24' higher than our code permits.
Let's not forget it was Dankwerth who voted to hire more town employees without knowing if the funds were even available.
Let's not forget it was Dankwerth who took a trip to Washington DC at our expense, and then had the audacity to partake in a $100 steak dinner---at our expense.
There's much more, but you get the idea. Saying you're interested in the citizen's issues, having fiscal responsibility and saying you're concerned about commercial growth is nothing more than rhetoric. Dankwerth's actions and votes are the true test, and she fails miserably.
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As current President of the Oro Valley Republican Women’s club, I would like to make a clarification in response to your posting. The quote that you referenced was part of the speaker bio for Helen Dankwerth printed in our club newsletter. We ask all of our speakers for their bio and this one was taken from Helen Dankwerth’s bio on her Oro Valley Town Council page, which can be found at: http://www.orovalleyaz.gov/TownOfficials/COUNCIL/hdankwerth.htm . The Oro Valley Republican Women’s Club, as an organization, does not promote or campaign for any politician or candidate. We are a non-profit organization focused on education through a wide variety of Republican speakers with many diverse perspectives. In the future, we will include the reference for where our information is gathered from so as to be sure it is clear to all.
My apologizes to Ms. Hillwig and the Oro Valley Republican Women's club.
The truth is, I should have known better, in that it was classic Dankwerth tooting her own horn.
I stand by the rest of the posting, and reaffirm that Dankwerth's words are meaningless. It's her actions and votes that tell us what she thinks of the citizens she claims to represent.
Thanks for taking the time to correct me.
Art
apologize till the cows come home.
I won't apologize when I vote her out of office. Arrogant sums it up for her and most of them.
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