It seems every time our mayor opens his mouth, his foot gets in the way.
As VP of the RTA, Hiremath is quoted by The Explorer as saying:
“From the council member standpoint, I think they are getting over the emotional side of this issue."
"The Appointed One, Steve Solomon, who is nothing more than a total hypocrite,is also quoted.
His statement:“I’m afraid the meeting got emotional and there was some confusion on what the (Regional Transportation Authority) would be providing.”
It was Solomon, who almost came to tears with his tale about his poor mother---or was it his grandmother, during his lengthy diatribe at the June 1 discussion on Coyote Run.
Tell me this issue was not discussed by these two, and obviously at least one or more of the others subsequent to the 6-1 vote.
It is a total disgrace that the people elected (or appointed as in Solomon's case,) are so damn heartless to put some of our most vulnerable citizens through more personal agony.
And why? To satisfy Hiremath's standing within the RTA, for his own self interests.
How the hell can these people even think about saving $230,000 (the cost of Coyote Run)---when they refuse to even discuss the fact that the cop budget is totally out of control, especially when 68 cars are driven all over Pima County as take home vehicles.
As for the recall, the ONLY mistake was going after ONLY Hornat & Snider. Three more would have been better for Oro Valley.
Oh yeah! Waters was smart enough to not talk to the Explorer reporter.
Here's her online story
http://explorernews.com/news/oro_valley/article_2ea018f6-92e9-11e0-ac3d-001cc4c03286.html
4 comments:
This group flips more than a beached fish!
It would seem, had the homework been done, an INFORMED vote could have been cast to keep this flagship of Oro Valley afloat.
There is millions to be cut in the budget and the target is on the backs of those residents we should put ahead of the town paying 100% health, dental and disability insurance costs.
Agreed. This is pretty much what I said in an earlier post...they're putting the WANTS of the town employees above the NEEDS of the town's citizens.
Is it too late to add Hiremath to the recall?
Do you notice how arrogant he's become over the past month? Even more so than usual. I think that's because, by not being part of the recall, he feels that he's untouchable.
STOP THE DRAMA!
Do you recognize Oro Valley’s Mayor and Council? This is what they really look like. What is going on? Let’s see who else will waffle on June 15!
We appear to be more concerned with weeds than the people in Oro Valley. Our politicians didn’t think the State was keeping Oracle Road up to Oro Valley standards. Oro Valley employees now provide the services of spraying for weeds, picking up trash, pulling and trimming vegetation and sweeping. This cost for materials and employee hours is free of charge to the State. Funny thing; I don't the state got the memo since I just saw them sweeping Oracle too. Does Oro Valley have so much time and money they can afford to take on responsibility for someone else’s job? Is it our politicians projecting an elitist attitude?
It would be different if Oro Valley never had a service like Coyote Run in the first place. However, we do. We have a stellar Library, Police Force and Parks too. In a time where cuts are being made across the board, the focus was supposed to be on maintaining services. Oh, excuse me! The Oro Valley elitists need to exclude the elderly, handicapped and disabled children and adults.
The Mayor expressed his desire to get rid of Coyote Run with so much passion. The people in the audience, who have come to depend on this service, matched that passion with their desire to keep it. The Mayor and Council heard the voices of their constituents. They got the facts that prove this is not a "duplication of services" as stated by the Vice Chair of the Rural Transportation Authority. You may know him as the Mayor. A role he seems to have put on the back burner for this issue.
Sighs of relief, smiles, and congratulations rippled through the citizens and the employees in the council chambers after the vote June 1. I know because I was there. What short-lived relief. Less than a week later, it's back on the agenda. What reason do we, the residents of Oro Valley, have to place any confidence in our elected officials to do the right thing in their vote at the next council meeting. We have no reason to be confident in our elected officials at all. I say recall them all. We would do better to put names in a hat and draw for leaders of our community.
Ephasians 4:0---Thanks for your great contribution to our blog. I hope your words resonate throughout the community.
I only have two points where we differ.
You say: "recall them all."
I say, Bill Garner & Barry Gillaspie continuously prove they support the people.
You say: "We would do better to put names in a hat and draw for leaders of our community."
I say, we don't have to go to that extreme. I can promise you, and all Oro Valley citizens that we have outstanding, capable, caring candidates, ready, willing and able to step forward and serve THE PEOPLE!
Thanks again for your comment.
Art
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