How NOT To Balance Oro Valley's Budget

Here is a condensed version of what you'll find on the Oro Valley Town's web site,
The Council meeting will take place on May 4, 2011 at 6:00PM.

Notice of Intent to Impose or Increase Fees or Taxes
Pursuant to A.R.S. 9-499.15, the Town of Oro Valley is providing notice at least sixty days prior to the date the proposed new or increased fee or tax is scheduled to be approved or disapproved at a meeting of the Oro Valley Town Council. Agenda packets are generally available at least ten days prior to the Council meeting.

Proposed Fee/Tax to be Imposed/Increased

2% Increase to the Utility Tax

Increase to the following: Pool entrance fee; Pool lane rental fee; Ball field rental fee; Ramada rental fee; Permit fee for inflatables and piñatas; and Racquetball court fees

Increase to the following liquor licensing fees: liquor license application fee; liquor license fee; and special event liquor license
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As we noted in a prior posting, the Mayor & Council majority appear to find it expeditious to raise taxes & fees on its citizens WITHOUT first cutting expenditures that deserve to be cut.

If the town is serious about doing something to alleviate the budget shortfall,they need look no further than Town Hall itself.

In a future posting, we'll point out some of the obvious expenditures that can and should be cutback BEFORE you tax the citizens.

Don't be surprised if some of the cuts pertain to the operation of our Police Department, and the policies pertaining to the employees.

If our readers wish to note some of their suggested cuts, please feel free to do so here.