In "Planner takes job in Sahuarita"(Explorer, July 15), Oro Valley town manager David Andrews notes that "the [town]council would discuss whether to fill Sarah More's position." As previously posted on the blog, she is leaving her $107,000 Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Director job for a $97,000 in Sahuarita (Who says public sector work doesn't pay! Ouch!)
Should the town replace her position?
Well, certainly not as it is presently structured.
Given the economy, future prospects of slow Oro Valley growth, and constuent demands that Oro Valley live "within its means", it would be good to consolidate related departments with Planning and Zoning, streamlining operations for our new, leaner Oro Valley. Then, find someone internally who could lead the the new unit.
