For those readers that wonder why we are concerned about this "Rosemont Mine issue," let me ask this question:
Who convinced Joe Hornat & "The Appointed One," Steve Solomon to reopen this Oro Valley resolution that was unanimously passed by a prior OV Council more than 4 years ago?
What's in it for Hornat? What's in for Solomon?
For those that say it is not our business, I would say protecting our desert environment & habitat is in our interest, and nobody is buying me anything to take this position.
Our friends at the Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection agree with me. Read below.
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Action Alert: Oro Valley To Consider Rescinding Opposition to Rosemont Mine
On Wednesday, June 15th, the Oro Valley Town Council will consider action to rescind its opposition to Rosemont Mine. The Town Council meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 11000 N La Canada Drive.
Currently the item is listed on the Consent Agenda. This item may or may not be given a full public hearing, but it is crucial that we have a strong showing of support from the public at this Council Meeting. If the public is not given the opportunity to speak in reference to this item, we will make certain that a designate speaks to the Town Council during the general call to the public.
Please attend the Oro Valley Town Council meeting next Wednesday and voice your opposition to Rosemont Mine!
Pima County has also placed their Rosemont Mine model on display at the Oro Valley Town Library (in the Town of Oro Valley Municipal Complex). This model is now viewable to the public during normal library hours. Please visit and see for yourself the habitat destruction that this mine will cause.
If you have any questions about this issue, please feel free to contact the Coalition office via email (admin@sonorandesert.org) or by phone (520-388-9925)
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On April 18, 2007, the Oro Valley Mayor and Council unanimously approved Resolution No. (R)07-55, strongly opposing the proposed Rosemont mine in southeastern Pima County. A letter was prepared and delivered to Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, as well as Representatives Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords, indicating the formal opposition of the Town to the mine.
Individual members of the Town Council considered this issue and have requested that the matter be brought forward for rescission of Resolution No. (R)07-55 by the Town Council. (Click here to see Resolution No. (R)07-55.)
Rescinding the resolution and withdrawing the Town's letter of opposition would recast the Town’s position on the Rosemont mine as neutral.
The Center for Biological Diversity's latest press release about Rosemont Mine states that the US Forest Service's preliminary draft of an environmental impact statement "highlights a wide range of potential negative impacts, including damage to air and water quality, thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and movement corridors, threatened and endangered species, groundwater, springs and streams, and public health and safety."
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6 comments:
What has changed since April, 2007? Actually the members of TOV Council, I think.
We now have Hornat, Snider, and "the appointed one"-Solomon.....
Why are these Council Members now in favor of the Rosemont Mine?
A better question might be---who got to whom?
"Things happen," but they happen for a reason.
Second question is:
After Hornat & "The Appointed One, Solomon saw fit to add this as an item number on the June 15 council agenda, why was Hornat so insistent to get it on the Consent Agenda, other than trying to "sneak it through?"
I smell.........SMOKE SCREEN.
If we are distracted by a mine WAY south of Tucson then we cannot concentrate on the Police Unions attempting to control the OV Town Council.
and what is wrong with Mining? How do we prosper if we do not create saleable products, ie, copper? Do you think bankster's make money? money is generated by creating something that adds value to another. copper is certainly a valuable product from which many things are created, including your car, home, toaster, etc. Of course we want mining to be done in an environmentally sound way. To be opposed because it would create a scare on the land is flimsy. there is plenty of untouched desert around. Have you looked south of Tucson? seems green valley is a growing area right next to a mine so what is your issue?
T agree with nombe watanbe.The Council is just using this as a distraction over the recall issue. Also incorrect information about a recall. NOT $70,000.00 only $.50 a signature verification fee. To add on the regular ballot no additional fee. It will not be a "special Election". Where did these individuals get their info, obviously not at the Election Board.!!!!
Well, first they lied to GET into office and now they are lying to REMAIN in office.
No surprise since the best indicator of future behavior is recent past behavior.
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