SHAME ON LOOMIS, CARTER, KUNISCH & ABBOTT

These four individuals put the best interests of the community totally aside, and "threw David Andrews under the bus." David has been terminated as our Town Manager.

This Special Session was so contrived and preordained, it was sickening.

The embarrassment to the community is Paul Loomis, the mayor. Loomis set David up for his own self-serving reasons because David was just so much smarter than he. David was so well respected by the employees, the staff and the citizens, that Loomis couldn't stand taking a back seat. In a popularity contest among town employees, you can be assured that only some of the police union workers would choose Loomis. Everyone else would pick David. Believe me, it's true.

So, what did Loomis do to achieve his goal? He didn't have to do too much, if anything, to convince "his stooge" Al Kunisch. Kunisch proves time and again he can't think for himself, so he is so easily manipulated by Loomis----who is so good at manipulating others that are vulnerable.

Loomis knew he had no chance with Bill Garner, Barry Gillaspie & Salette Latas because they're too intelligent.

So, Loomis went after KC Carter. Loomis knew that Carter is devious, vindictive and would do anything that may be harmful to Bill, Barry & Salette. The hell with David Andrews, Carter's friend for the last few years. Carter had no problem sacrificing David if he could hurt these three. Why? Because Carter basically stopped doing rational things since he joined Loomis, Kunisch & Abbott to totally undermine David back in May.

Paula Abbott was the "wild card." I was foolish enough to address Paula from the podium, imploring her to show the integrity that was required to save David's job. It didn't happen. Paula also got taken in, and joined this abominable coalition of four----the majority, using the lame excuse that after 18 years, David somehow no longer did his job with such dedication, knowledge, and concern for the employees and the citizens.

We don't know if Carter, Kunisch & Abbott will run for reelectuion. Loomis evidently will.

We can't believe that any reasonable, fair minded person will give any thought to voting for any of these four. The damage they have done to our community is incalculable. Forget the fact that we are obligated to pay David a severance package in excess of $140,000. He probable deserves more.

The big problem is that these four fools didn't give a damn about how do you replace 18 years of dedicated service to the community with David's experience, knowledge, and maybe even more important, the respect David was shown by those who worked for him, and the 1000's of citizens he served so well.

A recall of these four is too good. Too bad we can't tar and feather them, and toss them out on their collective "backsides."

For what they did to David, and what they did to the morale of the employees, and what they did to the citizens, "tar & feathers will be letting them off too easy.

SHAME ON LOOMIS, CARTER, KUNISCH & ABBOTT! The voters won't forget their dastardly deed.

Why David Andrews Must Stay On As Oro Valley Town Manager

We are staunch supporters of David Andrews, and for very good reasons.

David started his career with Oro Valley some 18 years ago as our Financial Director, and subsequently got promoted to Assistant Manager. With the full support of a previous Town Council, David took over the Town Manager's position upon the departure of Chuck Sweet in Sept 2006.

David is knowledgeable and intelligent. He has a BA degree majoring in accounting, as well as a Master of Public Administration from the U of A.

Knowledge & Intelligence are only two of David's positive attributes. As a manager, one main prerequisite is having those working for you, hopefully liking you, but more important, respecting you. David has earned the respect of those that he works with, because David shows the utmost respect to others, regardless of their position.

That is probably enough positives to want to retain David in our employee. But their is much more than that. David understands he works for the mayor and council, but more important, David is always cognizant of the fact he really works for the residents of Oro Valley.

As such, those of us that are fortunate enough to know David (I've been attending council meetings for 16 years) see that David is sincere, honest, compassionate and totally fair with everyone. (You might want to read Zev's astute comment on the prior post, as it concerns David.)

Why has David's renewal contract drawn so much attention? You can say what you will, but I will tell you the answer in four words: "Oro Valley Police Unions." David has received the wrath of these people because he had the audacity of following the Police Chief's recommendation to lessen the financial burden on the town and its citizens by including a couple cops in a cutback.

As we noted here on a previous posting, The Oro Valley Police Unions Believe They Run The Town.

We must retain David's services.Anyone on the council that believes otherwise does not deserve to continue in office. My opinion? Sure! But my opinion is shared by 1000's of like minded residents. Many have already sent us emails stating this fact.

Please join in with your opinions here.

Thanks.

Art