Two Explorer Letters On Why You Should Vote For Mike Zinkin

Two Oro Valley residents tell you why to vote for Mike Zinkin. Thanks to Jeff Siegel & Dave Berry.Read their Explorer letters below.
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Mike Zinkin has proven himself to Oro Valley

As a Pima County resident for over 40 years, I have seen this area grow in all directions.

We have an individual who prefers planned growth as oppose to sprawl. Someone who is invested in his community full time. A person who is pro-growth who wants to bring clean business to our community. An individual who wants citizens to be involved in their community.

One, who knows how to work within and create a budget. Someone who knows how to work with pressure where people's lives are stake. Someone who is passionate about the issues, because these are very serious times. A person who wants to have a community our citizens and its business community can prosper and enjoy in its entirety.

Someone with common sense, who admired the individual and vision of Mo Udall, and the spirit of Barry Goldwater. Both men who "Were All For Arizona" all the time. A person who will listen to all sides of a debate , and a man who likes to debate.

Mike Zinkin is the candidate for mayor who has proven himself to Oro Valley. If elected, he will work for us and be available 24/7, and will demonstrate honesty and integrity as our mayor.

Jeff Siegel, Oro Valley

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Amateur hour over; writer is thinkin' Zinkin

The soon to be ex-mayor of Oro Valley Paul Loomis has come out and asked us to vote for Mr. Hiremath, stating that he has the "experience" necessary to run Oro Valley. Really? I have yet to see any resume from the good doctor that backs this up.

Mike Zinkin comes to the voters with a list of accomplishments that are truly impressive and clearly shows that he is ready, willing and able to lead Oro Valley into what may become a challenging and difficult future for us all. We need a person that has the time and experience to be a full-time mayor in Oro Valley and not one looking for a new hobby.

Mr. Zinkin has a long standing record of being pro-business in this city and will continue to do the things necessary to attract commerce to our town, but he will not give business a blank check and will expect them to live by the rules that were set forth by the voters of Oro Valley and contained in the general plan.

Mike will continue to support the police, firefighters and all the good people that help to keep us safe, but he will not be held hostage by union strong-arming if it conflicts with prudent government.

In spite of these groups pulling out all the stops against Mike, he continues to state that he will always have an open door policy and will be willing to sit down with anyone that cares to express their views and will approach their requests with an open mind.

From this writer's point of view, the choice for mayor could not be more clear. Either we want four more years of failed Loomis style management from an inexperienced "part-time" mayor, or we want Oro Valley to get a full-time mayor with integrity, experience and most of all the time to be a steady hand at the tiller to guide us with confidence through the choppy waters ahead. Amateur hour is over. I'm thinkin' Zinkin.

David Berry, Oro Valley

Two Explorer Letters. One Calls Me A "Troll." The Other Says I've Been "Dissed."

Below are two Explorer letters. For those readers that may not recognize the names " Alan Dankwerth" & Richard Tracy Sr." let me tell you, I believe it is people like them that are helping Mike Zinkin.

One refers to me----although not by name, as a "troll."

The other mentions my name and says I've been "dissed."

Read the letters, and please note they are the type of individuals that support Hiremath, Hornat & Waters.

Now perhaps you'll have a better understanding why we support Mike Zinkin & Matt Rabb.







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In OV, 'trolls' try to instill fear in voters

Internet "slang" refers to someone who posts inflammatory messages, innuendos and insinuations, with the primary intent of distorting issues and discrediting individuals, as a "troll."

Here is an excellent example of "trolling." It deals with the Kai property (some 271 acres) bordered by First Avenue, Palisades and Tangerine roads.

Over the past five years, the Kais have requested general plan amendments to change the zoning from low density residential to high density residential and commercial. These requests were all turned down and, to date, there have been no changes in this land use.

In a 29 April posting, reference was made to the campaign signs of candidates Hiremath, Hornat and Waters having been placed on the Kai property, as many candidates, with Mr. Kai's permission, have done in previous campaigns.

The "troll" issued a " special caution" to homeowners bordering the Kai acreage, and stated that they "… get frightened beyond belief when the name 'Kai' comes up." In a further posting that day, the question was posed "who do you think will help Kai with a general plan amendment, if elected?" "Yup. It's those that have their signs there." "… favors beget favors."

Clearly innuendos and an attempt at instilling fear. It implies that, if elected, these three, since they were permitted to place their signs on the property, will help the Kais, should they request, to obtain an amendment to the general plan.

Changing an existing zoning designation of this type requires passage of a major amendment. Two-thirds or five town council members must approve it. Prior to its reaching the council, two public hearings are held by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as two neighborhood meetings. There is a public hearing at the town council meeting should the request get that far.

His last request was withdrawn by Mr. Kai well before it reached P&ZC due to homeowner opposition. The "process" prevents a change from being "rammed" through by a few.

Oro Valley voters should certainly want to question the judgment of any candidate who received, and accepted, an endorsement from those who deal in trolling.

Alan Dankwerth, Oro Valley







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Is this chicanery of the highest order in OV?

As a resident of Oro Valley and a 13-year observer of OV government, politicians and elections in our community, I would urge citizens of Oro Valley, including my friends and neighbors, to vote for Satish Hiremath for mayor and Joe Hornat and Lou Waters for OV council as the best choices for these offices in this election.

I read in these pages where Mike Zinkin dissed Art Segal and then Segal "the blogger" wholeheartedly endorsed Zinkin (also in these pages). Either someone did not get the memo, or, they don't think we are paying attention, or, there is political chicanery of the highest order at play.

I wonder which it is.

Richard J. Tracy Sr., Oro Valley

Reminder: Friday May 14 @ 5:30PM--Mayoral Debate

We hope many Oro Valley voters, particularly those that have not yet voted, and may be undecided, will attend the first and only "one on one " debate between the two mayoral candidates.

Sadly, Dr. Hiremath refused all attempts by Mike Zinkin to debate the issues, until the vast majority of the voters cast their ballots.

We hope many will show up and see why we support Mike Zinkin for mayor.

Mike has the knowledge, the experience and the time to serve.

Satish comes up short in all of these criteria.

He only comes out on top in outspending Mike by better than 2:1 and in having every Special Interest Group supporting his candidacy.

Please Vote---and please vote for Mike Zinkin for Mayor & ONLY Matt Rabb for Council.

Fri. May 14 @5:30PM at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort