Sure! Paul Loomis has his supporters, but there are good reasons why he came in last in the recently primary.The overwhelming majority of the voters were sick & tired of Loomis and his cunning ways.
Satish is a nice man. He asked to meet with me a short time after he announced his candidacy. We had a cordial meeting. "Why," I asked, "are you running for mayor." "Two reasons," Satish responded. One was because he believed he could do a good job, and secondly, he said---not verbatim, but close enough--- We have to get Loomis out of there. He's a disaster!
Why bring this up now?
Loomis has now publicly announced his support for Hiremath. That's fine, but what many in the public do NOT know is this:
The new council will appoint a person to take the vacant seat of Salette Latas on June 2.
Paul Loomis has already lobbied for that vacant seat.
If Hiremath, Hornat & Waters get elected, joining Snider, don't you think they'll appoint "one of their own?"
Who's on that short list? Yup! Paul Loomis who we finally voted out of office.
We can NOT allow this to happen. PLEASE---Vote for MIKE ZINKIN & ONLY MATT RABB>
Our future depends on it.
For those interested, here's the Loomis letter to The Explorer.
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Loomis gives support to Hiremath
Thank you, Oro Valley, for your support over the past 12 years. We have a great town, and I am thankful for the opportunities I have had to serve as your mayor.
The successful transition from my administration to the next is important for Oro Valley during these tough economic times. Dr. Satish Hiremath has demonstrated his commitment to Oro Valley for many years, and he has the experience to lead Oro Valley in the future.
Dr. Hiremath also has the support of many people who care about Oro Valley. They are committed to making Oro Valley even greater in the years to come. For these reasons, I have decided to support Satish Hiremath for mayor.
I urge all of my supporters and voters to vote for Satish Hiremath.
Mayor Paul Loomis, Oro Valley
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Chet Oldakowski On Why We Need Mike Zinkin For Mayor
Hopefully, many of our readers will recognize Chet's name. I was proud to have served along side Chet when he led our grassroots group, SOVOG (Stop Oro Valley Outrageous Giveaways)in an effort against giving Vestar millions of our tax dollars a few years ago.
Chet is Mike's treasurer in this campaign. Please read what Chet has to say in his letter to The Explorer.
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Zinkin the only choice for OV mayor
Oro Valley is facing many major decisions over the coming years. One major issue is how to establish a balanced budget without draining reserves or impacting town services.
To accomplish this daunting task, we need a mayor that has strong leadership qualities and can lead the council to consensus decisions in a timely manner. Our contingency fund has recently been drastically diminished by more than $7 million. Dr. Hiremath endorses using these funds to balance our budget. Mike Zinkin does not.
Mike Zinkin has the training and experience to serve as Oro Valley's mayor. His career as an air traffic controller allows Mike to multitask and operate under stress. His tenure as a volunteer for many town committees, including chairman of the development review board, will serve him and us well.
Recent letters to The Explorer reported that Mike Zinkin has received financial aid from the Democratic Party. As Mike's treasurer I can assure you that is not true. Note that contributions to candidates are public record.
On the other hand, Satish Hiremath has received continued support from many special interest groups including the Chamber of Commerce, TREO, MTCVB, Tucson Association of Realtors, and most recently the firefighters.
Special interest groups usually support a candidate and expect something in return. You may recall that Golder Ranch Fire Fighters supported candidates in the 2004 election with most being elected. Thereafter, the new council voted to allow Golder Ranch Fire District to annex and provide coverage on town hall. Shortly, Rural Metro Fire was forced out of business in Oro Valley. That led to thousands of our citizens having fire service rate increases of up to 100 percent and more.
Mike Zinkin is prepared to debate the other candidate in any forum. Hopefully, Satish Hiremath will accept this challenge so the voters will get to hear each position, and determine who has the most time, the most experience, the better grasp of the issues, and who will put the citizens of Oro Valley as the top priority.
I believe the only choice for Oro Valley mayor is Mike Zinkin.
Chet Oldakowski, Oro Valley
Chet is Mike's treasurer in this campaign. Please read what Chet has to say in his letter to The Explorer.
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Zinkin the only choice for OV mayor
Oro Valley is facing many major decisions over the coming years. One major issue is how to establish a balanced budget without draining reserves or impacting town services.
To accomplish this daunting task, we need a mayor that has strong leadership qualities and can lead the council to consensus decisions in a timely manner. Our contingency fund has recently been drastically diminished by more than $7 million. Dr. Hiremath endorses using these funds to balance our budget. Mike Zinkin does not.
Mike Zinkin has the training and experience to serve as Oro Valley's mayor. His career as an air traffic controller allows Mike to multitask and operate under stress. His tenure as a volunteer for many town committees, including chairman of the development review board, will serve him and us well.
Recent letters to The Explorer reported that Mike Zinkin has received financial aid from the Democratic Party. As Mike's treasurer I can assure you that is not true. Note that contributions to candidates are public record.
On the other hand, Satish Hiremath has received continued support from many special interest groups including the Chamber of Commerce, TREO, MTCVB, Tucson Association of Realtors, and most recently the firefighters.
Special interest groups usually support a candidate and expect something in return. You may recall that Golder Ranch Fire Fighters supported candidates in the 2004 election with most being elected. Thereafter, the new council voted to allow Golder Ranch Fire District to annex and provide coverage on town hall. Shortly, Rural Metro Fire was forced out of business in Oro Valley. That led to thousands of our citizens having fire service rate increases of up to 100 percent and more.
Mike Zinkin is prepared to debate the other candidate in any forum. Hopefully, Satish Hiremath will accept this challenge so the voters will get to hear each position, and determine who has the most time, the most experience, the better grasp of the issues, and who will put the citizens of Oro Valley as the top priority.
I believe the only choice for Oro Valley mayor is Mike Zinkin.
Chet Oldakowski, Oro Valley
Can We Believe Jill Anderson? I Don't Think So!
Jill Anderson was on the Development Review Board when Mike Zinkin was chairman.
Anderson supports Satish Hiremath for mayor. That's her right.
What is totally disingenuous is when this woman has the audacity to berate Mike Zinkin when he (Mike) voted against allowing Walmart to violate the approved color code of this (ugly enough) building with its obtrusive roof.
Why, is it disingenuous?
How about 4 other DRB members also voting no!
One more thing. The old DRB meetings are on the OV web site (archives.) Anyone can listen and judge Mike Zinkin & his demeanor. You don't need to believe Anderson.
Here's her letter. Don't forget to see all the OUTSIDE Special Interest Groups supporting Hiremath.
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No way Zinkin a pro-business OV candidate
Mike Zinkin claims that his work on the Development Review Board in Oro Valley proves that he is pro-business, but nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, Mike was consistently arrogant, argumentative and made things much more difficult for business applicants. His tone of voice and body language indicated that if he made a suggestion to the applicant, they had better listen and agree to what he wanted, whether it made sense or not. Mike berated applicants and let the title of "chairman" go to his head. Just think what he might be like as "mayor" if being chairman brought out these attributes.
Mike did not show any leadership skills as chairman of DRB. He ran it just like he runs sporting games where he is the umpire. He makes the decision and there is no room for compromise. I believe that a large part of the reason that the DRB will most likely be eliminated is due to the poor leadership in the past of Mike Zinkin and his inability to work with applicants in a positive manner.
Voters of Oro Valley, don't be fooled, Mike is not a friend of business, any business large or small. His idea of instituting the Business Development Commission is just another attempt to make you believe he is pro-business.
Although there are many examples showing Mike's inability to listen and be attentive to business owners, one case comes to mind. Wal-Mart requested a paint color change and Mike insisted that they could not change the color, so it was denied by DRB. Once the issue reached town council, it was determined that the color requested was part of their trademark colors and therefore had to be granted as a color change.
Mike Zinkin does not have the skills or temperament to be mayor of Oro Valley. The only candidate who does have the right skills and temperament is Dr. Satish Hiremath, who has been endorsed by the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce, SAHBA, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Association of Realtors, North Tucson Firefighters and Oro Valley FOP.
Jill Anderson, Oro Valley
Anderson supports Satish Hiremath for mayor. That's her right.
What is totally disingenuous is when this woman has the audacity to berate Mike Zinkin when he (Mike) voted against allowing Walmart to violate the approved color code of this (ugly enough) building with its obtrusive roof.
Why, is it disingenuous?
How about 4 other DRB members also voting no!
One more thing. The old DRB meetings are on the OV web site (archives.) Anyone can listen and judge Mike Zinkin & his demeanor. You don't need to believe Anderson.
Here's her letter. Don't forget to see all the OUTSIDE Special Interest Groups supporting Hiremath.
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No way Zinkin a pro-business OV candidate
Mike Zinkin claims that his work on the Development Review Board in Oro Valley proves that he is pro-business, but nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, Mike was consistently arrogant, argumentative and made things much more difficult for business applicants. His tone of voice and body language indicated that if he made a suggestion to the applicant, they had better listen and agree to what he wanted, whether it made sense or not. Mike berated applicants and let the title of "chairman" go to his head. Just think what he might be like as "mayor" if being chairman brought out these attributes.
Mike did not show any leadership skills as chairman of DRB. He ran it just like he runs sporting games where he is the umpire. He makes the decision and there is no room for compromise. I believe that a large part of the reason that the DRB will most likely be eliminated is due to the poor leadership in the past of Mike Zinkin and his inability to work with applicants in a positive manner.
Voters of Oro Valley, don't be fooled, Mike is not a friend of business, any business large or small. His idea of instituting the Business Development Commission is just another attempt to make you believe he is pro-business.
Although there are many examples showing Mike's inability to listen and be attentive to business owners, one case comes to mind. Wal-Mart requested a paint color change and Mike insisted that they could not change the color, so it was denied by DRB. Once the issue reached town council, it was determined that the color requested was part of their trademark colors and therefore had to be granted as a color change.
Mike Zinkin does not have the skills or temperament to be mayor of Oro Valley. The only candidate who does have the right skills and temperament is Dr. Satish Hiremath, who has been endorsed by the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce, SAHBA, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Association of Realtors, North Tucson Firefighters and Oro Valley FOP.
Jill Anderson, Oro Valley
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