Ms. Kamaras has an interesting phrase in her letter to the Az Star Feb 1.
She says: "---- without regard for the consequences ---" I can't tell you how many times we noted the Oro Valley Town Council makes decisions which result in "unintended consequences." Hopefully, we can avoid that with this Arroyo Grande potential annexation.
Art
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STATE LAND TRUST IS BROKEN
Two huge developments have been proposed for southeast Tucson and north Oro Valley, both with lands from the State Land Trust. Both will impose traffic, tax and water use burdens among others, on this area. Businesses, non-profits, churches and individuals in Tucson have come together to form Sustainable Tucson, working to manage growth for our future.
The State Land Trust's actions are directly at odds with these local goals. The term "land trust" generally implies a responsibility to preserve resources for current and future generations. However, the State Land Trust appears to be aimed at selling state lands to the highest bidder without regard for the consequences, especially for our limited water resources.
If the mission of this state agency is to develop, rather than preserve, state lands, perhaps we need to change its mission. Otherwise, our trust has been broken.
Gail Kamaras
Retired environmental agency attorney, Tucson
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If anybody is interested here is the web site address
www.sustainabletucson.org
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