The Az Star did an interesting comparison of the two towns, including a number of different demographics.
We found some of the comparisons quite interesting.
Read the Star article here.
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/319842
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Az Star Reports On Oro Valley Funding Cuts To Outside Entities
We previously reported that the Oro Valley Council voted unanimously (5-0, Carter absent) to discontinue all outside funding in the next year due to a budget shortfall.
The Star article seems to zero in on the few thousand dollars earmarked for what some may consider worthy organizations: such as Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America & Catalina Community Services.
However, the biggest drain for us in the total of approximately $278,000 we philanthropically were donating went to the likes of Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc., or TREO; the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, or MTCVB.
Also, in case anyone hasn't noticed, GOVAC, (Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) that has been the recipient of tens of thousands of dollars in recent years, opted to change most of their venues outside of Oro Valley, and in fact, have a new name:
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/319667
The Star article seems to zero in on the few thousand dollars earmarked for what some may consider worthy organizations: such as Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America & Catalina Community Services.
However, the biggest drain for us in the total of approximately $278,000 we philanthropically were donating went to the likes of Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc., or TREO; the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, or MTCVB.
Also, in case anyone hasn't noticed, GOVAC, (Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) that has been the recipient of tens of thousands of dollars in recent years, opted to change most of their venues outside of Oro Valley, and in fact, have a new name:
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/319667
Explorer Editor Says; It's "Proper To Talk" Referring To NWFD & GRFD
We would agree with Dave Perry, editor & publisher of The Explorer when he editorializes that it is "proper to talk," referring to the boards of NWFD & GRFD considering consolidaing the two fire districts.
Prior to Mr. Perry arriving in Oro Valley, GRFD & Rural Metro Fire Department also held talks.
The result of those talks cost 1000's of Oro Valley citizens hundreds of dollars a year as a result of increased fire service rates and the demise of Rural Metro as a fire service provider.
Any taxpayer that isn't concerned about these "consolidation talks," may ultimately find that their future fire service bills will once again escalate dramatically.
Read what Mr. Perry has to say here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/12/03/opinion/editorials/doc4b159ebb3c960481458715.txt
Prior to Mr. Perry arriving in Oro Valley, GRFD & Rural Metro Fire Department also held talks.
The result of those talks cost 1000's of Oro Valley citizens hundreds of dollars a year as a result of increased fire service rates and the demise of Rural Metro as a fire service provider.
Any taxpayer that isn't concerned about these "consolidation talks," may ultimately find that their future fire service bills will once again escalate dramatically.
Read what Mr. Perry has to say here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/12/03/opinion/editorials/doc4b159ebb3c960481458715.txt
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