We have enough on our plate as it concerns Oro Valley, but inasmuch as we have a choice of incumbent Ann Day or challenger Joe Higgins for our Pima County representative from District 1, we though it prudent to at least note the Az Star endorsement.
From what we understand, we have readers in support of Ms. Day, while others support Mr. Higgins.
We certainly don't want to antagonize anyone, but I will say this. In my few dealings with Ann Day, I have found her accessible, cordial, responsive and concerned about her constituents in Oro Valley.
I don't know Mr. Higgins, but was not impressed with the way his campaign flaunted Oro Valley's sign code by parking either a van or truck just off conspicuous roadways with his giant picture, imploring us to vote for Higgins.
'nough said.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Oro Valley Council Unanimously Approves Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
What may have been the most articulate group of speakers to ever address the OV Council, enthusiastically supported the approval of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan.
Only ex-council member Fran LaSala spoke in opposition, and in doing so, made an impassioned plea that we not give up our sovereignty.
Speaking for the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan were resident Sandra Hoy-Johnson, Executive Director of The Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection, Caroyln Campbell, Pima County District 1 Supervisor Ann Day and our representative from District 26, Nancy Young-Wright.
The Council unanimously approved
RESOLUTION NO. (R)08-63 ENDORSING THE SONORAN DESERT CONSERVATION PLAN. (SDCP) AS APPLICABLE TO THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SDCP THROUGH THE CONSERVATION LAND SYSTEM (CLS)
We certainly endorse this vote and applaud this council for taking this definitive action.
Only ex-council member Fran LaSala spoke in opposition, and in doing so, made an impassioned plea that we not give up our sovereignty.
Speaking for the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan were resident Sandra Hoy-Johnson, Executive Director of The Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection, Caroyln Campbell, Pima County District 1 Supervisor Ann Day and our representative from District 26, Nancy Young-Wright.
The Council unanimously approved
RESOLUTION NO. (R)08-63 ENDORSING THE SONORAN DESERT CONSERVATION PLAN. (SDCP) AS APPLICABLE TO THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SDCP THROUGH THE CONSERVATION LAND SYSTEM (CLS)
We certainly endorse this vote and applaud this council for taking this definitive action.
Oro Valley Video Stream A Real Plus
We've been listening to Town Meetings on the computer for some time. We started watching meetings when the video was implemented in early 2008.
For those of us who can not attend the meetings, especially the Town Council, this feature offered by the town is a real plus. If you haven't tried it, tonight might be a good time to do so. The Council meeting starts at 7:00 PM. (Agenda is noted on "Upcoming Events" on the left column.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oro Valley Residents Logging On to Town Meetings
New video system allows in-home viewing of Council sessions
ORO VALLEY, ARIZ (Aug. 6 2008) - After the January 2008 implementation of Granicus
video streaming technology, the Town of Oro Valley is now seeing a record number of viewers
log on to watch Town Council and other public meetings from the comfort of their own homes.
Prior to January, meetings were available online live or could be accessed from archives but
only in audio format. At that time, an average of 300 people logged on to listen to the live audio
stream of any given meeting. With the addition of video streaming, the Town of Oro Valley is
now recording an average of around 700 live viewings of any given meeting.
"It's part of a new Town communications plan that aims to provide the public with greater
access to the government process," said Oro Valley Communications Administrator Mary Davis.
"Not everyone is going to be able to make it to the Council meetings, so this is an effort to bring
that information to them. It's great to see that people are responding so well."
Video options are only available for regular Town Council meetings at this time, and only
meetings held in Council Chambers can be seen or heard. Archives of all meetings are available
online as well. For more information or to view streaming video of Oro Valley public meetings,
visit www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Contact: Mary K. Davis
Communications Administrator
E-mail: mdavis@orovalleyaz.gov
(520) 229-4712
If you want to reply to sender please send to : aasper@orovalleyaz.gov
For those of us who can not attend the meetings, especially the Town Council, this feature offered by the town is a real plus. If you haven't tried it, tonight might be a good time to do so. The Council meeting starts at 7:00 PM. (Agenda is noted on "Upcoming Events" on the left column.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oro Valley Residents Logging On to Town Meetings
New video system allows in-home viewing of Council sessions
ORO VALLEY, ARIZ (Aug. 6 2008) - After the January 2008 implementation of Granicus
video streaming technology, the Town of Oro Valley is now seeing a record number of viewers
log on to watch Town Council and other public meetings from the comfort of their own homes.
Prior to January, meetings were available online live or could be accessed from archives but
only in audio format. At that time, an average of 300 people logged on to listen to the live audio
stream of any given meeting. With the addition of video streaming, the Town of Oro Valley is
now recording an average of around 700 live viewings of any given meeting.
"It's part of a new Town communications plan that aims to provide the public with greater
access to the government process," said Oro Valley Communications Administrator Mary Davis.
"Not everyone is going to be able to make it to the Council meetings, so this is an effort to bring
that information to them. It's great to see that people are responding so well."
Video options are only available for regular Town Council meetings at this time, and only
meetings held in Council Chambers can be seen or heard. Archives of all meetings are available
online as well. For more information or to view streaming video of Oro Valley public meetings,
visit www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Contact: Mary K. Davis
Communications Administrator
E-mail: mdavis@orovalleyaz.gov
(520) 229-4712
If you want to reply to sender please send to : aasper@orovalleyaz.gov
Comparing $2.5M Sahuarita Park To $48.6M Naranja Park
The Az Star reports that Sahuarita will be expanding their North Park by 32 acres to include new ball fields, basketball court, playground, etc.
The cost???? How about $2.5 million!
Oh. By the way, Sahuarita has a population of about 22,600----about half of Oro Valley.
So----they can do a 32 acre park for $2.5 million while Oro Valley proposes a Naranja Park on some of the 213 acres for $48.6 million!
Yeah! I know. We have more infrastructure costs and we're not comparing "apples to apples," but the math tells it all. Are we that rich, that we can afford ALL THESE EXTRA AMENITIES?
Why can't Oro Valley be a little more circumspect? Too late for that. Now, it's up to the voters to say "NO."
Read the Az Star article here
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/251417
The cost???? How about $2.5 million!
Oh. By the way, Sahuarita has a population of about 22,600----about half of Oro Valley.
So----they can do a 32 acre park for $2.5 million while Oro Valley proposes a Naranja Park on some of the 213 acres for $48.6 million!
Yeah! I know. We have more infrastructure costs and we're not comparing "apples to apples," but the math tells it all. Are we that rich, that we can afford ALL THESE EXTRA AMENITIES?
Why can't Oro Valley be a little more circumspect? Too late for that. Now, it's up to the voters to say "NO."
Read the Az Star article here
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/251417
No Surprise--- PAC Gets Writers Out For Naranja Bond Issue
A few months ago, Dick Johnson wrote a story in the GOVAC newsletter imploring people, especially kids to come to the Oro Valley Council meeting saying how badly they wanted the Naranja Park.
Kid after kid got up and spoke. They said how difficult it was to travel to fields in other parts of Tucson, etc.etc.
Guess what? The vast majority of the folks & kids Johnson"bussed in" were NOT Oro Valley residents!!! Here they were, TELLING US HOW WE SHOULD TAX OURSELVES so they wouldn't have to travel as far.
Well---Johnson, as a Naranja Park PAC leader, may well have had a hand in getting a bunch of people writing "Yes" arguments for this luxury park.
Hopefully, enough voters will see that this park, at this time is too much. We trust enough voters will not want this park, will not use this park, do not need this park, and will not be able to afford this park and the millions of dollars in interest and upkeep that will be required.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2008/08/06/news/doc4898d20307c3b505905979.txt
Kid after kid got up and spoke. They said how difficult it was to travel to fields in other parts of Tucson, etc.etc.
Guess what? The vast majority of the folks & kids Johnson"bussed in" were NOT Oro Valley residents!!! Here they were, TELLING US HOW WE SHOULD TAX OURSELVES so they wouldn't have to travel as far.
Well---Johnson, as a Naranja Park PAC leader, may well have had a hand in getting a bunch of people writing "Yes" arguments for this luxury park.
Hopefully, enough voters will see that this park, at this time is too much. We trust enough voters will not want this park, will not use this park, do not need this park, and will not be able to afford this park and the millions of dollars in interest and upkeep that will be required.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2008/08/06/news/doc4898d20307c3b505905979.txt
Vestar Blames Oro Valley For Just About Everything
As a follow-up to their earlier report, The Explorer's Aug 6 edition has more details on all the problems Vestar is causing us with their Marketplace.
Is anyone surprised that David Malin, Vestar Project Manager blames almost every entity of Oro Valley for most of the problems.
Who in their right mind would believe anything Malin says? It was he that told us he'll bring us an "upscale, unique" shopping experience for our $23.2 million giveaway.
That Marketplace was a mistake when the three "out of office" council members, including Dick Johnson, approved it in 2004, and it has gotten only worse as each day goes by.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2008/08/06/news/doc4898d4df88cd7240993767.txt
Is anyone surprised that David Malin, Vestar Project Manager blames almost every entity of Oro Valley for most of the problems.
Who in their right mind would believe anything Malin says? It was he that told us he'll bring us an "upscale, unique" shopping experience for our $23.2 million giveaway.
That Marketplace was a mistake when the three "out of office" council members, including Dick Johnson, approved it in 2004, and it has gotten only worse as each day goes by.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2008/08/06/news/doc4898d4df88cd7240993767.txt
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