Ann Day Responds To Our Email. Re: Arroyo Grande

Supervisor Ann Day responded to an email I sent concerning her newsletter article on Arroyo Grande. I have Ms. Day's permission to share our exchange.
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From: Art Segal

Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:01 PM
To: Ann Day
Subject: Re: Supervisor Ann Day Newsletter - 3rd Edition

Dear Supervisor Day,

Thank you for including me as a recipient of your monthly newsletter. It is quite informative.

You may not be aware, but I do a local Oro Valley blog in which I address issues affecting the citizens of our community. One of the ongoing issues which I have devoted many posts to is Arroyo Grande. In fact, in a few of the previous posts I saw fit to quote you.

You will note, I posted your newsletter article on Arroyo Grande, and mentioned I was disappointed you negated to point out that an option other than development would be the good possibility that the initiative would forever allow this land to remain as is.

I would welcome any comment you have on this, and would post it on the blog.

Below is a direct link to the many recent Arroyo Grande postings.

http://letorovalleyexcel.blogspot.com/search/label/Arroyo%20Grande

Thank you again.

Art Segal

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Art,

I am indeed aware of your Blog and read it quite frequently. And you are right – I should have mentioned that another option exists – via initiative - that would preserve two thirds of the Arroyo Grande planning area. I am precluded by law as an elected official from “advocating for or influencing any election, referendum or initiative” so I am always very cautious when discussing the State Land Initiative or any other ballot measure. But as you have posted a few times on your site, I have grave concerns about this entire Arroyo Grande process. And I think you also know I have a strong track record of both environmental and neighborhood protection. I assure you I will continue do everything I can to influence the planning process for Arroyo Grande in case the initiative does not bear fruit. Remember – I spent a few years in the legislature and I have seen more than one “sure thing” not come to fruition and I think it’s exceedingly important that Pima County and every resident who is concerned about this project continue to be involved and be prepared to shape the outcome.

Regards,

Ann Day