Developer Wins --Oro Valley Council Votes "Yes" For Five Story, 60' Hotel

The earlier P & Z Commission recommendation to not approve a a 75' Embassy Suites Hotel in Innovation Park, was totally meaningless.

The developer figured correctly when he dropped his 75" six story hotel, to 60' and five stories and proceeded to go to the Town Council for their approval.

Only Paula Abbott and KC Carter felt that the town code permitting a maximum hotel of 36' should be enforced.

Incumbents Terry Parish, Helen Dankwerth and Barry Gillaspie, were joined by Al Kunisch and Mayor Paul Loomis and once again gave in to the developers.

I, and the other citizens that requested the Council abide by the code had their wishes fall on deaf ears, with the exception of Paula & KC.

Actions speak louder than words, so when those who voted "yes" say they don't want to violate the code, but do so anyway, are either "two-faced" or trying to show they don't care about the people.

Hopefully, the Oro Valley voters will see through that charade come March 2008!

AZ Tax Revolt Wants To Help Oro Valley

The following is a comment made on our recent posting on the Az Tax Revolt organization. I thought the request of Mr. MacKenzie (who we do not know) deserved a post of its own. Please contact Mr. MacKenzie if you can help. Also, please comment for the benefit of other readers.
Thanks,
Art
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I would like to schedule a meeting to introduce to the people of Oro Valley, The Arizona Tax Revolt. Its main purpose is to reduce the increase in property taxes in Pima and Pinal Counties of Arizona.

If anyone could direct me to the appropriate person and venue to introduce myself and the tax initiative, I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Fred MacKenzie @ eboy6582@cs.comn