Remember those "wonderful" glossy postal cards we kept receiving week after week when Vestar was telling us about that great Marketplace with all that "unique" and "upscale" shopping they'll be bringing to Oro Valley?
Who can forget, their spokesperson, Council Member Terry Parish, being quoted time and time again: "The OV Marketplace Is A Home Run."
Well, now we find out who supports Parish in his run for re-election. Is anyone at all surprised that none other than Vestar is one of Parish's major financial supporters?
Do the words "quid pro quo" ring a bell? It's a Latin phrase meaning "something for something". This term is typically used in financial circles to describe a mutual agreement between two parties in which each party provides a good or service in return for a good or service.
Yup! The Parish glossies that found their way to your mailboxes were certainly a result of Vestar's generosity. That's why we say; "Parish & Vestar; joined at the hip!"
Read the Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/21547
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Phil Gibbs Asks About Oro Valley (Lack Of) Consistency
In his letter to The Explorer, Feb. 27, OV neighbor Phil Gibbs raises an interesting question.
One correction for Phil. As I noted yesterday, the town's bill for legal fees from an outside law firm pertaining to the LOVE Blog issue escalated from $115.80 to $1452.60. One might have thought the Pima County Attorney's office could have rendered the same advice for nothing. Oh well. Maybe next time.
Art
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At least OV can’t be accused of consistency
At an Oro Valley Town Council special session, Mayor Paul Loomis said, “Town policy is to investigate all complaints that are brought forth.”
OV1st has lodged numerous complaints with the town and the council and with no action being taken. June 6, 2007, the group sent a letter to the mayor with copies to the council requesting that Vestar Corp., be required to make a presentation to the town on the status of the Oro Valley Marketplace. Nothing was done. At least the Mayor and council cannot be accused of consistency.
The complaint about the L.O.V.E. blog was lodged by one citizen (with connections to council member Parish) and it was promptly acted upon. Regarding the $115.80 paid to outside council for legal advice, I believe the town attorney should reimburse the town for this expense. With all of the lawyers on the town payroll, there was no one that could answer the question?
Phil Gibbs
Oro Valley
One correction for Phil. As I noted yesterday, the town's bill for legal fees from an outside law firm pertaining to the LOVE Blog issue escalated from $115.80 to $1452.60. One might have thought the Pima County Attorney's office could have rendered the same advice for nothing. Oh well. Maybe next time.
Art
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At least OV can’t be accused of consistency
At an Oro Valley Town Council special session, Mayor Paul Loomis said, “Town policy is to investigate all complaints that are brought forth.”
OV1st has lodged numerous complaints with the town and the council and with no action being taken. June 6, 2007, the group sent a letter to the mayor with copies to the council requesting that Vestar Corp., be required to make a presentation to the town on the status of the Oro Valley Marketplace. Nothing was done. At least the Mayor and council cannot be accused of consistency.
The complaint about the L.O.V.E. blog was lodged by one citizen (with connections to council member Parish) and it was promptly acted upon. Regarding the $115.80 paid to outside council for legal advice, I believe the town attorney should reimburse the town for this expense. With all of the lawyers on the town payroll, there was no one that could answer the question?
Phil Gibbs
Oro Valley
More Reasons To Vote For ONLY Bill Garner & Salette Latas
At the most recent candidate forum held a week ago Tuesday, once again, Bill Garner & Salette Latas differentiated their positions on a number of issues from those of the incumbents.
As reported in The Explorer article of Feb 27, if you're against "giveaways" and against more taxes, Bill & Salette are the ONLY two candidates deserving of your support.
In all fairness, Terry Parish wasn't at the forum, but if it offends you that Vestar is one of his major financial supporters, that is probably enough reason to say, "No thanks to Parish."
Read the Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/21546
As reported in The Explorer article of Feb 27, if you're against "giveaways" and against more taxes, Bill & Salette are the ONLY two candidates deserving of your support.
In all fairness, Terry Parish wasn't at the forum, but if it offends you that Vestar is one of his major financial supporters, that is probably enough reason to say, "No thanks to Parish."
Read the Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/article/show/21546
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