The Explorer's Patrick McNamara has an in depth article on the "water issue," including some helpful hints on conservation, which will save water, as well as money.
Read the article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/19731
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Ritz-Carlton Resort Coming----Not Here, But To Marana
The Az Star reports that a building permit has been issued for a new Ritz-Carlton resort. But, most Oro Valley citizens won't care inasmuch as the resort is coming to Dove Mountain in Marana, not to Oro Valley.
For those who may not recall, this was the resort that was coming to Honey Bee Canyon in Oro Valley back in the early '90's. To entice them, the Town Council put in a new $900,000 water system, and promised a"bed tax" rebate.
Well, as we all know, the Ritz-Carlton pulled out, but that didn't stop the Council from giving a similar bed tax deal to the existing El Conquistador resort. In case you don't know it, that "not necessary" deal has already cost OV a couple million dollars----but, who's counting. After all, it's only our money!
Read the article here.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/85737/199898
For those who may not recall, this was the resort that was coming to Honey Bee Canyon in Oro Valley back in the early '90's. To entice them, the Town Council put in a new $900,000 water system, and promised a"bed tax" rebate.
Well, as we all know, the Ritz-Carlton pulled out, but that didn't stop the Council from giving a similar bed tax deal to the existing El Conquistador resort. In case you don't know it, that "not necessary" deal has already cost OV a couple million dollars----but, who's counting. After all, it's only our money!
Read the article here.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/85737/199898
How to build whatever you want---LA Tmes.com
One of our readers sent us an article from the Sept 5 LA Times, (Latimes.com.) While the strategy the writer alludes to may not have been Wal-Mart's, we couldn't help but see Vestar, loud & clear.
Here's just a few excerpts:
"Delay announcing your development for as long as possible."
"Never lose an opportunity to outlast your opponents by outspending them."
"Ingratiate yourself with the local authorities."
"Lobby for tax cuts."
Take a look, and see if you agree with our assessment.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-keizer5sep05,0,4455375.story?coll=la-opinion-center
Here's just a few excerpts:
"Delay announcing your development for as long as possible."
"Never lose an opportunity to outlast your opponents by outspending them."
"Ingratiate yourself with the local authorities."
"Lobby for tax cuts."
Take a look, and see if you agree with our assessment.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-keizer5sep05,0,4455375.story?coll=la-opinion-center
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