It's been said, "Politics Is A Dirty Business."
Satish Hiremath in his mailer sent out to thousands of Oro Valley voters today, proved that old saying.
How offensive it is for Hiremath to blatantly lie when he says in his flyer:
"As the one candidate for mayor who has taken a position in opposition to a property tax,Dr. Hiremath knows that a successful business climate is essential to avoid new taxes."
MIKE ZINKIN SUPPORTS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND DOES NOT SUPPORT AN ORO VALLEY PROPERTY TAX.
Read Mike's own words.
AZ Daily Star Feb 18,2010 Should the town put the question of a property-tax levy before voters? Why or Why not?
MIKE ZINKIN response to Az Star---
"With so many of our residents on fixed incomes, facing job losses or struggling to pay their bills, it would be premature and irresponsible to even consider a property tax until we've reduced spending dramatically. There are a multitude of things we can do right now to reduce the cost of government."
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The Explorer Feb 10, 2010 Would you put a property tax question on the ballot for voter approval? Why or why not?
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Mike Zinkin response to The Explorer---
"There cannot be any property tax without voter approval. At this time, with so many of our residents on fixed incomes, facing job losses, or struggling to pay their bills, it would be premature and irresponsible to even consider a property tax. If 10 years ago the cost of government was $1,700 per resident, and now government costs $4,600 per resident, that indicates that there is a lot of excess. We must be fiscally responsible and separate our wants from our needs."
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Further more, On Saturday, October 24, 2009 we did a posting:
"Mike Zinkin: No Property Tax"
Mayoral candidate Mike Zinkin has issued a statement regarding Property Taxes for Oro Valley. Mike says no. An excerpt from Mike's statement:
"Mayor Loomis recently stated that Oro Valley needs a Property Tax. While it is true that Development Fees, Sales Tax Revenue, and State Shared Revenue is down dramatically, do we really need a Property Tax, or any other Tax, to balance our budget? My answer is NO"
SHAME ON SATISH!
