We hope all Oro Valley voters will get familiar with the State Lands initiative. It will be on the Novermber ballot. If it passes, it may well save the 14 acre parcel, Arroyo Grande, just to our north from development- preserve it for future generations.
An article of interest on this in the July 9 Explorer discusses wildlife issues and the upcoming November ballot initiative to preserve these lands. Click here to read these articles.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Explorer Reports On State Lands Initiative
Oro Valley Will Continue To Consider Increased Development Impact Fees
We previously reported that Gov. Napolitano vetoed the Tim Bee sponsored Senate Bill that would have required governments to estimate infrastructure costs of a proposed development and figure the amount of tax revenue the property will generate.
Click here to read the Explorer article for more details why this veto was in the best interests of the homeowners, not only in Oro Valley, but throughout Arizona.
The Council will discuss the existing and proposed impact fees on Wednesday, July 16 at their 7:00 meeting.
Click here to read the Explorer article for more details why this veto was in the best interests of the homeowners, not only in Oro Valley, but throughout Arizona.
The Council will discuss the existing and proposed impact fees on Wednesday, July 16 at their 7:00 meeting.
What Doesn't The Northern Pima County Chamber Of Commerce Understand?
In the July 9 Explorer they quote new Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce ("NPCCC") Ramon Gaanderse, the chamber’s new president and chief executive officer as saying: "There appeared to be a degree of “political gamesmanship” on the part of some council members."
Read this linked article in the Explorer to find out why all but Mayor Loomis and Vice Mayor Kunisch thought it wise to cut the $27,500 Oro Valley "contribution".
As far as we're concerned, it was a "no-brainer." Perhaps Mr. Gaanderse will make it a point to keep the NPCCC out of Oro Valley politics so they won't see fit to endorse the likes of Kunisch, past council member, Terry Parish, and Don Cox, who never won an election.
Isn't great that rest of the council will not be intimidated into making decisions?
Dave Perry, Explorer editor and publisher believes that the NPCCC deserves this funding. Click here to read his point of view.
Read this linked article in the Explorer to find out why all but Mayor Loomis and Vice Mayor Kunisch thought it wise to cut the $27,500 Oro Valley "contribution".
As far as we're concerned, it was a "no-brainer." Perhaps Mr. Gaanderse will make it a point to keep the NPCCC out of Oro Valley politics so they won't see fit to endorse the likes of Kunisch, past council member, Terry Parish, and Don Cox, who never won an election.
Isn't great that rest of the council will not be intimidated into making decisions?
Dave Perry, Explorer editor and publisher believes that the NPCCC deserves this funding. Click here to read his point of view.
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