We want all our readers to know that an amendment to the scheduled Study Session on Wednesday, Sept 23 was made today adding a Special Sessionn where votes can be taken.
Please come to the meeting: Approximate time- 6:00PM WED. SEPT 23.
KC Carter, with a 2nd by Al Kunisch and the blessing of Mayor Loomis, has added an item discussing the future of our Town Manager, David Andrews.
It is imperative that all Oro Valley residents be made aware of the petty bickering and vindictiveness on the part of some on the council. It is very sad that our dedicated manager, Mr. David Andrews got caught up in this.
David is quite cognizant that he has seven bosses: The Mayor & the six Council Members. Try working for seven bosses with different opinions and values. "It 'ain't' easy." And yet David knows his ultimate responsibility is to the people of Oro Valley.
We do not know why Mr. Carter put this issue on the agenda. If the council votes on David's contract which is due for renewal soon, we don't know how they will vote.
What we do know is this. Recently, Carter, Kunisch and Paula Abbott have joined forces with Mayor Loomis to undermine David's position.
Why, you ask? We can't say for sure, but we have a pretty good idea why and we'll share our views with you.
To put it bluntly, we believe the mayor has it in for David. Kunisch, as a volunteer policeman, supports the cops, and follows Loomis' lead. Paula has disappointed us, and we don't know if she joined the "coalition" as a result of misguided compassion, or dislike of one or more other council members.
KC Carter, without doubt has turned his back on the people who thought so highly of him, for one reason only. VINDICTIVENESS against Bill Garner, Barry Gillaspie and Salette Latas.
Just last week, the council met in Executive Session to discuss David's future. His contract would be renewed unless it was put on an agenda for further discussion. Discussion is one thing. Voting to not renew David's contract because the police unions are not happy that David is more concerned about fiscal responsibility than a few jobs, would not serve the people of Oro Valley.
We hope we're "raising a red flag" for naught. We hope David gets a unanimous vote to stay on and continue to serve the people of Oro Valley with class, dignity and the utmost concern.
We need the citizens to show up in of support David Andrews. He has done so much good for us. It's the least we can do for him-----and, more important, for our community.
Art
