On Jan 14, we noted the Oro Valley Council would vote for a new Vice Mayor through Dec 2008.
The position rotates, and to date, every member has served in this position with the exception of KC Carter, now serving his constituents for his 2nd term and 3rd year in office, and Al Kunisch, in his first year.
At the Jan 16 meeting, Paula Abbott nominated KC. Not surprising, Helen Dankwerth nominated Kunisch. Also not surprising was the final vote.
Incumbents, seeking re-election in March, Dankwerth, Terry Parish & Barry Gillaspie were joined by Kunisch & Mayor Loomis and voted for Kunisch.
Only Paula Abbott would join KC in voting for the "people's friend" KC Carter.
It was a prime example of having Petty Politics Prevail. It was a "slap in the face" to KC, and a "slap in face" to all the citizens who believe in common decency.
For all the thousands of Oro Valley residents that KC has gone to bat for, I hope you all remember this vote.
KC was there for the folks in Sun City whose homes were considered to be in a flood plain. KC was there for us when the 3 incumbents voted to let GRFD annex town hall, which is costing thousands of us dearly in fire protection costs. KC was there when these 3 decided that a multi billion dollar pharmaceutical company was worthy of a $360,000 construction tax rebate. KC was there when these 3 allowed a 60 foot hotel when no hotel at all was permitted. KC was there when the tax on our gas, water and electric bills was pushed through by Dankwerth & Parish, KC is there for us when the others are talking about a property tax.
There are more issues where KC was on the side of the people, while the "developer friendly Council Members" turned their back on us.
If this vote offended you as it did me----remember the pettiness of Dankwerth, Parish & Gillaspie when you cast your vote in the upcoming election.
Let these three know, petty politics will not prevail in Oro Valley!
KC Carter deserves better than those that treat him with such disdain. KC deserves nothing but our utmost respect, admiration and gratitude.
I for one, know how committed KC is to the people of Oro Valley. That vote was very hurtful to such a caring person. Don't let them get away with it. It's just not fair.
2 comments:
Well if it had been a vote by the people then KC would have won by a landslide.
Most of that council is overly impressed with themselves
Most of us don't share their view!
Deciding that Al Kunisch would be vice-mayor as an "honor" was quite an exaggeration. Covering for Mayor Loomis is an "honor"?
Nonetheless, it was a petty, dirty little dig at the person who represents his constitutents and not the developers! We all know who "honors" us! Thanks for caring, K.C. and Paula for nominating him.
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