Read the three mayoral candidate's responses to The Explorer's questions, and see if you don't agree with our choice for mayor---Mike Zinkin.
If you want a mayor responsible to the people, vote for Mike. If you're a "special interest" person, one of the other two will probably be your choice.
We can't afford to keep giving our money away. That's one reason why Loomis felt compelled to "raid" our contingency fund. That's just plain crazy and certainly irresponsible. More irresponsible was Loomis leading the way in terminating our Town Manager David Andrews. Loomis must go!
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e4d266768219353536.txt
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Look Who The Chamber Of Commerce Endorses In Oro Valley Election
No surprise to us who the NPCCC endorses for Mayor----Satish Hiremath a long time dues paying member. Too bad for Mayor Loomis. For him, it was a "smack in the face."
Don't forget, it has been Loomis who led the charge to give the business community tens of thousands of our tax dollars, while at the same time, couldn't wait to impose more taxes on the people.
We believe the one candidate we support, Mike Zinkin, benefits the most from this endorsement. Mike is beholden to no special interest group----other than the people of Oro Valley.
That is one reason we enthusiastically support Mike.
No surprise on the Chamber's endorsement for council. If you believe as we do, a special interest endorsement means only one thing: the special interest believes the candidate will support its cause.
The three endorsements went to Mary Snider, Joe Hornat & Lou Waters.
Left out were KC Carter (nobody should vote for him and his vindictiveness,) Matt Rabb, Mark Finchem and our candidate of choice, Dr. Don Emmons.
If you believe as we do,you'll vote for Dr, Don Emmons and consider Matt & Mark for the other two seats.
Here's The Explorer article
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e82c3f4bd690445362.txt
Don't forget, it has been Loomis who led the charge to give the business community tens of thousands of our tax dollars, while at the same time, couldn't wait to impose more taxes on the people.
We believe the one candidate we support, Mike Zinkin, benefits the most from this endorsement. Mike is beholden to no special interest group----other than the people of Oro Valley.
That is one reason we enthusiastically support Mike.
No surprise on the Chamber's endorsement for council. If you believe as we do, a special interest endorsement means only one thing: the special interest believes the candidate will support its cause.
The three endorsements went to Mary Snider, Joe Hornat & Lou Waters.
Left out were KC Carter (nobody should vote for him and his vindictiveness,) Matt Rabb, Mark Finchem and our candidate of choice, Dr. Don Emmons.
If you believe as we do,you'll vote for Dr, Don Emmons and consider Matt & Mark for the other two seats.
Here's The Explorer article
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e82c3f4bd690445362.txt
The Explorer Interviews Oro Valley's Three Mayoral Candidates
Hopefully, The Explorer interviews with the 3 mayoral candidates will point out some of the differences between the three---Satish Hiremath, Paul Loomis & Mike Zinkin.
For example, they all agree sales tax is a vital portion of our revenues. Where they differ is that Mike Zinkin is the ONLY candidate that doesn't believe we should continue giving hundreds of thousands of our dollars to the likes of TREO & MTCVB, but keep the money in Oro Valley for us to decide how it is best spent.
Talking about sales tax, let's not forget, about $50,000,000 was committed to the likes of Vestar and its Walmart anchor store, thanks to Mayor Loomis. (The argument that some revenue is better than none doesn't hold water. Shop where there is no "kickback," we keep all our sales tax. Shop at the "subsidy malls," and the developer keeps almost half.)
Here's the Explorer article. Judge for yourself who you believe will best lead Oro Valley for the next four years.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e5c7798a9474348668.txt
For example, they all agree sales tax is a vital portion of our revenues. Where they differ is that Mike Zinkin is the ONLY candidate that doesn't believe we should continue giving hundreds of thousands of our dollars to the likes of TREO & MTCVB, but keep the money in Oro Valley for us to decide how it is best spent.
Talking about sales tax, let's not forget, about $50,000,000 was committed to the likes of Vestar and its Walmart anchor store, thanks to Mayor Loomis. (The argument that some revenue is better than none doesn't hold water. Shop where there is no "kickback," we keep all our sales tax. Shop at the "subsidy malls," and the developer keeps almost half.)
Here's the Explorer article. Judge for yourself who you believe will best lead Oro Valley for the next four years.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e5c7798a9474348668.txt
Good Grief! Pima County Looking At 40% Hike In Our Sewer Bills
Need we say more.
Thanks to Loomis & Carter, our water bills were just increased for about the 6th time in the last 7 years. Thanks to Loomis, we're paying a tax on our gas, water & electric bills, and now the County wants a "gigantic" hike of 40% on our sewer bills.
That's it, no more showers, no more clean clothes or dishes, and let's all build outhouses.
Not practical, but it may be the only way to save money.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e7f71cfc9598425866.txt
Thanks to Loomis & Carter, our water bills were just increased for about the 6th time in the last 7 years. Thanks to Loomis, we're paying a tax on our gas, water & electric bills, and now the County wants a "gigantic" hike of 40% on our sewer bills.
That's it, no more showers, no more clean clothes or dishes, and let's all build outhouses.
Not practical, but it may be the only way to save money.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b71e7f71cfc9598425866.txt
Oro Valley Resident Letter To Explorer Re: Property Taxes
We don't know Mr. Lewandowski, but we hope we all read his letter to The Explorer.
Can't fight City Hall; can elect proper occupants
Yesterday I received my new property tax valuation, up more than 9 percent over the previous year. Yet, recent sales of my neighbors' properties show that property values continue to decline. Perhaps many of you are having the same experience.
There is something that we can do in order to protect ourselves. Coincidentally, last week, The Explorer published all of the candidates' views on starting a property tax here in Oro Valley. The results are in. Only Mark Finchem and Don Emmons came out categorically against initiating a property tax.
Likewise, among the three mayoral candidates, only Mike Zinkin has come out against starting such a tax here.
We can't fight City Hall, but we can still elect the right people to be in it.
Ray Lewandowski, Oro Valley
Can't fight City Hall; can elect proper occupants
Yesterday I received my new property tax valuation, up more than 9 percent over the previous year. Yet, recent sales of my neighbors' properties show that property values continue to decline. Perhaps many of you are having the same experience.
There is something that we can do in order to protect ourselves. Coincidentally, last week, The Explorer published all of the candidates' views on starting a property tax here in Oro Valley. The results are in. Only Mark Finchem and Don Emmons came out categorically against initiating a property tax.
Likewise, among the three mayoral candidates, only Mike Zinkin has come out against starting such a tax here.
We can't fight City Hall, but we can still elect the right people to be in it.
Ray Lewandowski, Oro Valley
Another Victory For Goldwater Institute On Behalf Of The People
We are glad the the Court agreed with The Goldwater Institute in its requests concerning a city of Phoenix "giveaway" to a large hotel chain.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Dan Guerin
February 10,2010
(602) 462-5000 x235
Judge Rules City of Phoenix Must Turn Over Public Records to Goldwater Institute
City originally refused to hand over records related to the Wyndham Hotel deal
PHOENIX--At a Superior Court hearing, Maricopa County Judge Kenneth Mangum decided the City of Phoenix must turn over public records related to a deal it is making with the Wyndham Hotel by February 19, 2010. The City was ordered to turn over some documents to the Goldwater Institute and other documents to Judge Mangum for his review.
In December 2009, news reports stated that the City was offering a sizeable tax break to the Wyndham Hotel through a sales-lease back arrangement. Concerned that unconstitutional tax breaks could be given to the hotel, the Goldwater Institute requested public records to see the development agreement and other related public documents on January 5, 2010. The City refused, saying no documents would be made public until a development agreement has been signed.
"The City of Phoenix admitted in court that it has documents that it can turn over to the public now, and that it is willing to do that," said Carrie Ann Sitren, an attorney with the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation. "It is disappointing that it took a lawsuit and the Court's valuable time to have them comply."
The City said it was concerned some of the documents could affect its negotiations with the Wyndham Hotel. Because of this, Judge Mangum decided the City must turn those specific documents over to him for a private inspection. Judge Mangum will then decide if those particular documents should be released to the public.
Read more about this and other Goldwater activities to protect individual rights and keep government within its constitutional limits at www.goldwaterinstitute.org/litigation. The Goldwater Institute is an independent government watchdog supported by people who are committed to expanding free enterprise and liberty.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Dan Guerin
February 10,2010
(602) 462-5000 x235
Judge Rules City of Phoenix Must Turn Over Public Records to Goldwater Institute
City originally refused to hand over records related to the Wyndham Hotel deal
PHOENIX--At a Superior Court hearing, Maricopa County Judge Kenneth Mangum decided the City of Phoenix must turn over public records related to a deal it is making with the Wyndham Hotel by February 19, 2010. The City was ordered to turn over some documents to the Goldwater Institute and other documents to Judge Mangum for his review.
In December 2009, news reports stated that the City was offering a sizeable tax break to the Wyndham Hotel through a sales-lease back arrangement. Concerned that unconstitutional tax breaks could be given to the hotel, the Goldwater Institute requested public records to see the development agreement and other related public documents on January 5, 2010. The City refused, saying no documents would be made public until a development agreement has been signed.
"The City of Phoenix admitted in court that it has documents that it can turn over to the public now, and that it is willing to do that," said Carrie Ann Sitren, an attorney with the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation. "It is disappointing that it took a lawsuit and the Court's valuable time to have them comply."
The City said it was concerned some of the documents could affect its negotiations with the Wyndham Hotel. Because of this, Judge Mangum decided the City must turn those specific documents over to him for a private inspection. Judge Mangum will then decide if those particular documents should be released to the public.
Read more about this and other Goldwater activities to protect individual rights and keep government within its constitutional limits at www.goldwaterinstitute.org/litigation. The Goldwater Institute is an independent government watchdog supported by people who are committed to expanding free enterprise and liberty.
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