I believe our readers are smart enough to know what is going on in Town Hall.
An article in The Explorer deals with "The State of The Town" speech given by Loomis.
Can anyone who has any inkling whatsoever as to the May 27, 2009 Council meeting, when Loomis, Carter, Kunisch & Abbott raided our contingency fund, put ANY CREDENCE in Loomis's remarks.
A few of the more egregious comments from Loomis:
"Oro Valley simply cannot spend more than it receives."
He consistently violates that credo. Examples---no cop layoffs. More donations to his friends in the business community under the guise of "funding" with taxpayers money
"We have reduced our workforce by 35 positions and therefore been able to make up our operating budget shortfall without having to pull funds from our reserves."
Loomis has the audacity to take credit for an idea put forth by Bill Garner to offer severance packages to willing employees. Loomis was against this idea.
Loomis led the charge of RAIDING our contingency fund---what he refers to as "our reserves" and can say with a straight face, we didn't do it. What gall!
Loomis says; "I want you to know that the State of Oro Valley is strong."
The state of Oro Valley, as a result of Loomis's actions is now in a "State of Disarray."
Vindictiveness is running rampant by Loomis & his three---Carter, Kunisch & Abbott.
Here's the Explorer article., but remember, the truth will be found here on our blog!
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/news/doc4acbcab5318c7633
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dave Perry Knows Not From Whence He Speaks
In his Explorer editorial, Dave Perry, editor & publisher takes Bill Garner, Barry Gillaspie & Salette Latas to task for their absence at Loomis's State of The Town Speech to an audience comprised to a great extent of the business community.
Far be it for me to be a spokesperson for Bill, Barry & Salette, but I commend them to the highest degree for not attending this sham.
Loomis is so damn vindictive, he couldn't bring himself to even acknowledge the eighteen years of dedicated service to the community by David Andrews. Why? Because Loomis had just orchestrated the FIRING of David for "issues." (Another sham, of larger proportion.)
I, and I believe thousands of our fellow citizens congratulate the ONLY three Council Members of the seven that have and display any integrity.
Dave Perry would do himself a favor if he read our blog. Perhaps then he would understand why Bill, Barry & Salette refused to be part of that charade.
Perry writes; "State of the Town is the place to demonstrate civility and respect."
Loomis can NOT demand respect! He must EARN respect! David Andrews earned the respect of the employees & the the residents.
Loomis is a disgrace and he deserves NO respect from anyone with any sense of decency.
Read what Mr. Perry has to say.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/opinion/editorials/doc4acbd1ea9a9b8453314588.txt
Far be it for me to be a spokesperson for Bill, Barry & Salette, but I commend them to the highest degree for not attending this sham.
Loomis is so damn vindictive, he couldn't bring himself to even acknowledge the eighteen years of dedicated service to the community by David Andrews. Why? Because Loomis had just orchestrated the FIRING of David for "issues." (Another sham, of larger proportion.)
I, and I believe thousands of our fellow citizens congratulate the ONLY three Council Members of the seven that have and display any integrity.
Dave Perry would do himself a favor if he read our blog. Perhaps then he would understand why Bill, Barry & Salette refused to be part of that charade.
Perry writes; "State of the Town is the place to demonstrate civility and respect."
Loomis can NOT demand respect! He must EARN respect! David Andrews earned the respect of the employees & the the residents.
Loomis is a disgrace and he deserves NO respect from anyone with any sense of decency.
Read what Mr. Perry has to say.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/opinion/editorials/doc4acbd1ea9a9b8453314588.txt
Will Loomis & His 3 "Friends" Cost Oro Valley Even More Money?
At this evening's Council Meeting, there is a good chance that Jerene Watson, Assistant Town Manager for more than 2 years will be promoted to Interim Town Manager.
We know Ms. Watson----not nearly as well as we know David Andrews, but feel she is a nice woman who does her job.
However, we really must ask about the wisdom of the possible action being proposed by Loomis.
Here's the scenario.
1) Loomis orchestrates the removal of David Andrews who for 18 years has served the community with class & dignity, and was so highly respected by the vast majority of the town employees and the town residents.His knowledge and experience are irreplaceable.
2) When asked, Loomis would only say, David was removed "for issues." Loomis & his 3 council "friends" didn't want to "hurt" David by divulging the "issues," so they thought it best that they just force him out and have him worry about getting another job, and trying to sell his house.
3) To accomplish his goal, Loomis & the 3 were obligated to give David a severance package of about $145,000.
4) Now, the proposal is to give Ms. Watson a substantial raise. If Watson accepts the post, she would be paid the equivalent of $152,967 per year. The contract includes deferred compensation of $1,000 per month into a retirement account.
Our readers MUST see the unbelievable financial irresponsibility that Loomis & these 3 plan on.
Firing David----and he was fired, although Loomis wants us to believe he resigned, at a cost of $145K to the taxpayers. Now they're about to give Watson a hefty raise, that will cost US even more.This is not only crazy,it's totally irresponsible.
We should also note that David Andrews did NOT receive any addition compensation when he was promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager. It was more than 2 years before David received a raise.
Vindictiveness is bad enough. Now we are about to see LUNACY prevail.
LOOMIS MUST GO! He has embarrassed us, disgraced us, and will kill us with his financial irresponsibility!
VOTE MIKE FOR MAYOR
Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/news/doc4acbca466f2fc511049063.txt
We know Ms. Watson----not nearly as well as we know David Andrews, but feel she is a nice woman who does her job.
However, we really must ask about the wisdom of the possible action being proposed by Loomis.
Here's the scenario.
1) Loomis orchestrates the removal of David Andrews who for 18 years has served the community with class & dignity, and was so highly respected by the vast majority of the town employees and the town residents.His knowledge and experience are irreplaceable.
2) When asked, Loomis would only say, David was removed "for issues." Loomis & his 3 council "friends" didn't want to "hurt" David by divulging the "issues," so they thought it best that they just force him out and have him worry about getting another job, and trying to sell his house.
3) To accomplish his goal, Loomis & the 3 were obligated to give David a severance package of about $145,000.
4) Now, the proposal is to give Ms. Watson a substantial raise. If Watson accepts the post, she would be paid the equivalent of $152,967 per year. The contract includes deferred compensation of $1,000 per month into a retirement account.
Our readers MUST see the unbelievable financial irresponsibility that Loomis & these 3 plan on.
Firing David----and he was fired, although Loomis wants us to believe he resigned, at a cost of $145K to the taxpayers. Now they're about to give Watson a hefty raise, that will cost US even more.This is not only crazy,it's totally irresponsible.
We should also note that David Andrews did NOT receive any addition compensation when he was promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager. It was more than 2 years before David received a raise.
Vindictiveness is bad enough. Now we are about to see LUNACY prevail.
LOOMIS MUST GO! He has embarrassed us, disgraced us, and will kill us with his financial irresponsibility!
VOTE MIKE FOR MAYOR
Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/news/doc4acbca466f2fc511049063.txt
Barry Gillaspie About Paula Abbott---"It Almost Looks Vindictive"
The issue this time is not one of the most pressing issues, but, as a dog owner and animal lover, Salette Latas has been working diligently to make things better for "man's best friend."
It is obscene that Paula Abbott is doing her damnest to undermine Salette's hard work. Abbott says, about a $10,000 expenditure---ALREADY APPROVED, to look into animal licensing---"I just thought that it's the best use of the money right now." Abbott wants to take the money and give it to an outside agency, thereby killing the study and any future talks of local animal control and licensing.
This from a woman who pushed to spend the same amount of money to revisit for the umpteenth time the Naranja Bond issue that was so soundly defeated at the polls.
Barry Gillaspie only made one mistake. This is not "almost" vindictiveness. This is TOTAL vindictiveness.
The sad thing is, we're not surprised. We warned our readers this is what prevails as a result of the inept leadership of Loomis. Why? Because Loomis wanted it this way. He got his wish. He has total control over Carter, Kunisch & Abbott----and the people of Oro Valley will suffer.
Read the Explorer article here----and judge for yourself.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/news/doc4acbcbad29b58518
It is obscene that Paula Abbott is doing her damnest to undermine Salette's hard work. Abbott says, about a $10,000 expenditure---ALREADY APPROVED, to look into animal licensing---"I just thought that it's the best use of the money right now." Abbott wants to take the money and give it to an outside agency, thereby killing the study and any future talks of local animal control and licensing.
This from a woman who pushed to spend the same amount of money to revisit for the umpteenth time the Naranja Bond issue that was so soundly defeated at the polls.
Barry Gillaspie only made one mistake. This is not "almost" vindictiveness. This is TOTAL vindictiveness.
The sad thing is, we're not surprised. We warned our readers this is what prevails as a result of the inept leadership of Loomis. Why? Because Loomis wanted it this way. He got his wish. He has total control over Carter, Kunisch & Abbott----and the people of Oro Valley will suffer.
Read the Explorer article here----and judge for yourself.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/10/07/news/doc4acbcbad29b58518
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