Two Explorer Articles Show Two Sides Of Oro Valley's Mayor

We thought our readers would like to compare what Mayor Hiremath said about the volunteer Development Review Board (and three others) and what he is prepared to say in front of many of his supporters at his first State Of The Town Speech.

What a paradox!

Concerning the DRB, fortunately, the mayor stood alone in wanting to "axe" the DRB, and was evidently convinced that a 7-0 vote to continue with it looked better than a 6-1 vote.

http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/09/08/news/doc4c86c238bf05c642117108.txt

As for the mayor's upcoming speech, he plans on saying how the various segments of the community, including government, seniors, environmentalists and businesses, can work together to make a successful town.

Sounds good, but when you exclude a large majority of the citizens, it's nothing more than rhetoric.

http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/09/08/news/doc4c86c2f682a5d850641408.txt

Airsoft Pneumatic Projectile Guns Will Be Reconsidered By This Council

This is an issue that doesn't get too much publicity, but the council will re-visit it at a future meeting.

The issue is whether or not to allow these guns to be used other than on private property.

In the Explorer article, two points of view are presented.

Mary Snider thinks it's a "healthy activity."

Bill Garner believes it is dangerous and could lead to even more dangerous pellet or B-B guns.

We agree with Bill. If parents want their kids using these "toys," let it be on their own property. Don't infringe on others and after someone gets hit in the eye, find that the town is liable.

This is just another example of THIS council perhaps thinking they're smarter than the previous council that passed this ordinance.

Read The Explorer article here.

http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/09/08/news/doc4c86c6193e2a3244248931.txt