We have been following the saga of the citizen's fight against "giveaways" in Kingman. Thanks to the reporting of Nicolas Wilbur of The Kingman Daily Miner, we see that Kingman residents have initiated a grassroots group with the name "RAID"---- Residents Against Irresponsible Development.
For those of us who have "been down that road," it's good to see Mr. Wilbur staying on top of the issue, and even better that the citizens are fighting for their rights.
If you want to read all the recent articles on Vestar & incentives in Kingman, log on to the Kingman Daily Miner, and use "keyword" "Wilbur."
Here is the recent article on "RAID."
http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=12581&SectionID=13&SubSectionID=&S=1
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
KC Carter Helps Sun City Residents With Updated Flood Plain Maps
Council Member KC, as usual is ready, willing & able to assist his constituents however & whenever they need help. KC proved this again when he initiated getting the assistance required for the Sun City residents who requested his help iin correcting the outdated and erroneous flood plain maps of their community.
Read the Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/19425
Read the Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/19425
Rename Naranja Park or "Rethink" Naranja Park?
At the July 7 Oro Valley Town Council Meeting, the issue of renaming the Naranja Town Park, was discussed.
We believe the bigger issue is not what you call it, but whether or not a community with a total population of approximately 40,000 is in a position to need, want and more important; afford a $160,000,000 expenditure for a park, including an outdoor amphi-theater.
On June 27, we posted what Al Heinze, an OV neighbor had to say. Below is an excerpt.
"I just returned from Chicago. They are going to contend for the summer Olympics; a metropolitan area of some 8 or 9 Million people. That sounds like a reasonable thing to do. The Chicago Tribune was questioning the advisability of spending $120,000,000. on three (3) new yacht basins on Lake Michigan. WOW! And we are talking about spending $160 mil on the Naranja Town Park."
So, do you think Mayor Loomis makes more sense when he says; "I think we should go for it all," alluding to the full expenditure, or do you agree with Al's take when he says: "Are we nuts, or what?"
You can read The Explorer article by clicking here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/19421
We believe the bigger issue is not what you call it, but whether or not a community with a total population of approximately 40,000 is in a position to need, want and more important; afford a $160,000,000 expenditure for a park, including an outdoor amphi-theater.
On June 27, we posted what Al Heinze, an OV neighbor had to say. Below is an excerpt.
"I just returned from Chicago. They are going to contend for the summer Olympics; a metropolitan area of some 8 or 9 Million people. That sounds like a reasonable thing to do. The Chicago Tribune was questioning the advisability of spending $120,000,000. on three (3) new yacht basins on Lake Michigan. WOW! And we are talking about spending $160 mil on the Naranja Town Park."
So, do you think Mayor Loomis makes more sense when he says; "I think we should go for it all," alluding to the full expenditure, or do you agree with Al's take when he says: "Are we nuts, or what?"
You can read The Explorer article by clicking here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/19421
OV Needs Water Utility Commission Volunteer
TOWN SEEKS VOLUNTEER FOR WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from interested parties
to serve on the Town's Water Utility Commission. At the present time, there is
one vacancy available for an individual who has knowledge of water related
issues, specifically water conservation. Applicants will need to be residents
of the Town of Oro Valley. The term of this appointment is through June 30,
2010.
The Oro Valley Water Utility Commission is composed of seven members who advise
the Town Council on all issues relating to water, including water rate
structure, capital improvements, reclaimed water, and public education.
The Water Utility Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00
p.m. The applicant selected for this particular vacancy on the Oro Valley Water
Utility Commission is required to be a resident of the Town .
Applications for the Water Utility Commission are available from the
Town Clerk's office at 11,000 N. La Canada, or by phoning 229-4700. The forms
are also available for download from the Town Clerk's website:
http://www.townoforovalley.com/TownClerk/oro_valley_citizen_volunteer_app.htm.
The deadline for submitting the completed application is August 31, 2007.
Questions regarding the Commission and its duties may be directed to the
Oro Valley Water Utility at 229-5000. Interested citizens may also visit the
Water Utility's website at: http://www.townoforovalley.com/WaterUtility/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT TOWN CLERK KATHI CUVELIER
AT 229-4700
The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from interested parties
to serve on the Town's Water Utility Commission. At the present time, there is
one vacancy available for an individual who has knowledge of water related
issues, specifically water conservation. Applicants will need to be residents
of the Town of Oro Valley. The term of this appointment is through June 30,
2010.
The Oro Valley Water Utility Commission is composed of seven members who advise
the Town Council on all issues relating to water, including water rate
structure, capital improvements, reclaimed water, and public education.
The Water Utility Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00
p.m. The applicant selected for this particular vacancy on the Oro Valley Water
Utility Commission is required to be a resident of the Town .
Applications for the Water Utility Commission are available from the
Town Clerk's office at 11,000 N. La Canada, or by phoning 229-4700. The forms
are also available for download from the Town Clerk's website:
http://www.townoforovalley.com/TownClerk/oro_valley_citizen_volunteer_app.htm.
The deadline for submitting the completed application is August 31, 2007.
Questions regarding the Commission and its duties may be directed to the
Oro Valley Water Utility at 229-5000. Interested citizens may also visit the
Water Utility's website at: http://www.townoforovalley.com/WaterUtility/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT TOWN CLERK KATHI CUVELIER
AT 229-4700
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