Clint Bolick, Goldwater Institute Opines On Az Education Expenditures

Our friend Clint Bolick, director of the Goldwater Institute Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation opines on the Az Education issue.

Our bloggers may agree or disagree as they see fit

http://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/article/4575

Dr. Don Emmons, No Longer A Candidate, But Remains On Ballot

As we previously reported, Dr. Don Emmons has withdrawn his name as a candidate for Oro Valley Council.

However, due to the timing, his name will still appear on the ballot, but votes for him will not be counted.

We support ONLY Matthew Rabb for Town Council. We would ask all our Oro Valley voters to please vote ONLY for Matt. If you need to vote for a 2nd candidate, help Matt by voting for Don Emmons.

Here's The Explorer article.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/03/31/news/doc4bb27fdada802212111852.txt

Letters To Explorer "Tout" Satish Hiremath For Mayor

In the interest of fairness, we see fit to post three letters to the Explorer "touting" Dr. Satish Hiremath for Oro Valley Mayor.

One letter is from the candidate, another from Melanie Larson (Past owner & publisher of The Explorer and Board Member of NPCCC) and one from a citizen.

All three letters are self-serving, and we believe point out why we need MIKE ZINKIN for Mayor.

As for the time it takes to be effective in the job, that is certainly debatable. For us, the issue is not so much the time afforded the position, but the knowledge and experience to do the job.

Mike Zinkin is heads and shoulders ahead of Satish in both knowledge and experience in town politics.

Both are good, caring people that want what is best for Oro Valley. Mike has the support & backing of average citizens. Satish has the support, backing and financial backing from Special Interest Groups.

Who do you think will be beholden to whom? Mike will not "owe" the Chamber of Commerce SAHBA (home-builders), unions, etc. Mike will "owe" only the people of Oro Valley---period!

And, by the way, it's almost laughable for Ms.Larson to point out that Satish will have another dentist, while she erroneously states that Mike will have two part-time jobs. Mike will NOT have any job, other than mayor!

The mayor needs the knowledge and background of Oro Valley issues to be effective. Being a dentist who has plenty of "patients," but not the "patience" to ever attend a council meeting other than looking for a handout for GOVAC is not what we need.

Please--- analyze both candidates qualifications, and vote accordingly. We hope you'll agree with us that Oro Valley NEEDS MIKE ZINKIN!

Here are the Explorer letters.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/03/31/opinion/editorials/doc4bb289e20bae5896286540.txt

David Andrews Has Great New Job In Paradise Valley

We held off in reporting that our good friend David Andrews has relocated and now has a great job in the upscale community of Paradise Valley.

The Explorer notes that David resigned his position as Town Manager of Oro Valley.

We couldn't be more pleased for David, other than noting the four council members that "forced" his resignation either resigned or were defeated in their reelection bid.


Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/03/31/news/doc4bb281699accc968782065.txt

Retail Developers Drop Claims Against Oro Valley

Inasmuch as it became a moot point, it was no surprise that Vestar & BP Oracle Crossing Investors dropped their claim against Oro Valley as subsidy money held in escrow was released subsequent to the Az Supreme Court ruling.

Here is The Explorer article.

http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/03/31/news/doc4bb281bd4bdfb031831797.txt

Amphi School District Facing A Minimum Budget Deficit Of $6.6M

As reported in The Explorer, Amphi will be facing a budget deficit in excess of $6.6M.

The upcoming vote on the 1% sales tax hike will determine if the shortfall is even greater.




http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/03/31/news/doc4bb2812769304789420191.txt