It looks like a win-win for Oro Valley. Roche, the parent company of Ventana Medical plans on adding 500 new high paying positions at the Oro Valley complex.
The other good news is Pima County & the state will help subsidize the growth----not Oro Valley.
Read the article here, which was the lead story on page one of The Az Star.
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/article_d51d0e62-6b3a-5ffa-a08b-05c60129ecd9.html
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
It Looks Like Another Water Hike Is In Our Immediate Future
Sure, water is a precious commodity, but does that mean that the Oro Valley Water Utility has to ask for a rate increase just about every year?
For those of us that are seniors on social security, it was distressing to note that for the 2nd year in a row, there will be no increase in social security benefits.
Hopefully, the Oro Valley Council will take that in consideration before they approve yet another rate increase.
Speaking personally, our water rate has tripled since our arrival in Oro Valley 17 years ago. Certainly, we're not using three times the water that we did back then.
Oh well! At least there won't be another tax increase imposed on gas, electric & water bills----or is that too, in our future?
For those of us that are seniors on social security, it was distressing to note that for the 2nd year in a row, there will be no increase in social security benefits.
Hopefully, the Oro Valley Council will take that in consideration before they approve yet another rate increase.
Speaking personally, our water rate has tripled since our arrival in Oro Valley 17 years ago. Certainly, we're not using three times the water that we did back then.
Oh well! At least there won't be another tax increase imposed on gas, electric & water bills----or is that too, in our future?
Oro Valley Resident Speaks Out Against Water Rate Increase
We certainly agree with Mr. Feldman's point as noted in his letter to The Explorer.
Water, the new liquid gold in OV
Water, the most expensive utility in Oro Valley.
They call petroleum "liquid gold." In Oro Valley, water is now the new liquid gold.
Where does it go from here? The council has approved an increase every year, except for 2007 since 1997. A total of 90 percent increase since 1997, almost double. If any business raised their prices this much, they would be out of business.
Why does the council go along? Surely, there must be some solution to curb expenses and cut overhead to maintain a stable price to the residents of Oro Valley.
I managed a large manufacturing plant for several years. In each of those years, we faced cost increases which threatened to reduce the bottom line. Each year we found ways to cut costs and/or reduce payroll to maintain an acceptable bottom line.
Every problem has a solution. The council needs to demand a cost-cutting process be implemented by the water utility to maintain a more stable operation. A suggestion would be to bring in a consulting firm to do an analysis. Fresh minds have fresh ideas.
In my view, if neighboring towns can supply water for less, why can't Oro Valley?
Hal Feldman, Oro Valley
Water, the new liquid gold in OV
Water, the most expensive utility in Oro Valley.
They call petroleum "liquid gold." In Oro Valley, water is now the new liquid gold.
Where does it go from here? The council has approved an increase every year, except for 2007 since 1997. A total of 90 percent increase since 1997, almost double. If any business raised their prices this much, they would be out of business.
Why does the council go along? Surely, there must be some solution to curb expenses and cut overhead to maintain a stable price to the residents of Oro Valley.
I managed a large manufacturing plant for several years. In each of those years, we faced cost increases which threatened to reduce the bottom line. Each year we found ways to cut costs and/or reduce payroll to maintain an acceptable bottom line.
Every problem has a solution. The council needs to demand a cost-cutting process be implemented by the water utility to maintain a more stable operation. A suggestion would be to bring in a consulting firm to do an analysis. Fresh minds have fresh ideas.
In my view, if neighboring towns can supply water for less, why can't Oro Valley?
Hal Feldman, Oro Valley
Oro Valley Council Majority Overrules Art Commission--Why?
One resident of Oro Valley knows art better than most everyone else. His work can be seen throughout the community. Therefore, it would seem to me that the council would have the good sense to pay close attention to what Matt Moutofis, chair of the Art Review Commission has to say.
Only Vice Mayor & Council Member Joe Hornat saw fit to agree with Matt & Zev Cywan, another Art Review member who has an artistic background.
Joe Hornat said it all when he said: "To be candid, this is nuts," alluding to the Town Council overruling the Art Review Commission's recommendation.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/10/13/news/doc4cb4d7623375c436421027.txt
Addendum:
Read The Az Star article here.
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/northwest/article_24c119b4-816d-5334-b42d-954cae762398.html
Only Vice Mayor & Council Member Joe Hornat saw fit to agree with Matt & Zev Cywan, another Art Review member who has an artistic background.
Joe Hornat said it all when he said: "To be candid, this is nuts," alluding to the Town Council overruling the Art Review Commission's recommendation.
Read The Explorer article here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/10/13/news/doc4cb4d7623375c436421027.txt
Addendum:
Read The Az Star article here.
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/northwest/article_24c119b4-816d-5334-b42d-954cae762398.html
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