"Ouch" On Golder Ranch Fire District Annexation

Last week's "Question of the Week" asked about the fact that the GRFD, with or without annexing communities in Oro Valley, are charging a much higher rate than that previously charged to those of us that subscribed to the Rural-Metro Fire Service.

Although the merger of the two entities did not affect all Oro Valley property owners, those who had their rates double, in many cases, without any viable choices seemed to be quite chagrined, as indicated by the responses we received.

The higher cost is the consequence of a decision made by council members Dankwert, Gillaspie, and Parish. Rather than opting for a competitive, less expensive solution, they opted for a more expensive solution: Same coverage; much higher cost. And many are now paying for it.

Click here to read an excerpt of responses.

Tom Danehy, Tucson Weekly On Oro Valley Giveaways

If you don't read anything else, please read Tom Danehy's piece from the Aug 30 Tucson Weekly. Excerpting only one sentence, says it all. But take a minute to read the rest by clicking here

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Opinion/Content?oid=oid:99772

"Oro Valley is experiencing monstrous growth, yet still felt compelled to offer a sickening tax break to a developer that promised "high-end" stores, one of which turned out to be a Wal-Mart."