Please read what our neighbor John Musolf noted in his letter printed in the March 5 Explorer. If you want Parish elected, just remember, he pretty much sold his sole to the developers! Talk about a "quid pro quo." This may be taking it to the extreme.
Art
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His contributions came from elsewhere
I would like to comment on Patrick McNamara’s recent article “Parish, Latas attract most donations in OV campaign,” published in The Explorer on Feb. 27.
The article points out that incumbent TOV councilman Terry Parish has received $22,410 in donations to his Political Action Committee for re-election to the TOV Council.
Most voters have been bombarded with three glossy mailing brochures and newspaper ads supporting Mr. Parish’s re-election. Ever wonder where the money is coming from?
Councilman Parish appears to have garnered much support from individuals associated with the building community.
People associated with the development community — among them builders, contractors, architectural firms, law and civil engineering firms — contributed at least $12,250 to Parish‚s campaign. Of the total, employees of Phoenix-based Vestar Development Company gave $3,900 (anyone heard of the Oro Valley Marketplace?).
What is not detailed in the article is that of the 60 people contributing exactly the $390 limit (not random $50 or $100 contributions), only one person has an address of Oro Valley. The other 59 people have addresses outside of Oro Valley. For example, 23 from Tucson, 12 from Phoenix, 10 from Paradise Valley, four from Colorado Springs (?), and even one from Tennesee (?). The occupations listed are chairman, president, chief financial officer, general counsel, contractor, etc.
Mr. Parish’s latest filing as of Feb. 20, 2008 increases the donations by $10,680 to a total of $33,090. This filing has 28 people contributing the same exact $390 limit. In this filing, there are three addresses in Oro Valley The other 25 people have addresses outside Oro Valley. For example, five from Chandler, five from Scottsdale, four from Paradise Valley and even one from La Jolla, Calif. (?). The occupations listed are architects, real estate agents, public relations, etc.
So out of a total of 88 people contributing to Mr. Parish’s campaign, only four are from Oro Valley.
Every week or month, some matter comes before the TOV Council on development or building issues. It seems that the development community wants to have someone representing them on the Town of Oro Valley Council and is willing to spend to get it.
In my opinion, the above information should tell voters that a vote for Mr. Parish is a vote for the influence of the development and building industry.
John Musolf
Oro Valley
2 comments:
John/Art,
Insightful research, kudos to you for unearthing the facts, what an inditment of TP's values! When you elaborated contribution by contribution and how little money is actually coming from this area, it packed quite a wallop to the reader. Thank you.
Developers depend on sales of their product. Mr. Parish is employed by the Pima County Sherriff's Department. The properties they want to development are currently in Oro Valley. Real estate brokers emphasize that low crime rate boosts housing sales. Should we question what is OV's push to 'appear to have' little crime and also question their "contributions" to the OVPD as well?
THIS IS PROOF THAT PARISH IS NOTHING BUT A LIAR....$390.00 per donation, out of town addresses . . .etc. Here are TP's own words.... my, my, my how he contradicts himself...lies lies and more lies...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
More Empty Promises From Terry Parish. Enough Already!
PARISH Said, "Art, Business owners, employees, house-wives, parents who want a park that has something for everyone, people who love the arts, etc. As you know businesses cannot contribute to any campaign only the citizens who work for them or own them. Everyone has their reasons for contributing. My report lists them all and a new one will be released shortly. I make sure all my contributors are identified in what they do. Some candidates do not. Hmmm. It has cost my campaign $ but its the right thing.
Most people give to causes they care about. It's why I am on the council I care about Oro Valley. It's certainly not for the praise everyone hands out so generously and I can think of easier ways to make $9,200 a year.
Get home safe and I hope you had a good trip."
February 17, 2008 9:21 AM
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