Former Council Member, KC Carter, was roundly defeated in 2010 when he was seeking reelection. There are many reasons for this, we suspect, none more than the fact that, we think, he simply went "Off The Reservation." Once KC was admired by many of us as a sensible senior. As time passed, KC became irracible. In once council meeting, he "dressed down" a town employee, referring to her as "Lady."
So, we were not surprised to learn of this, his latest folly.
We are in receipt of a letter KC sent to Mayor Hiremath and Town Council dated November 2. In it, Casey "shills" for the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce (NPCC).
NPCC is another of those "we're gonna bring business to Oro Valley" organizations that, historically, produces no positive result for the town. That's right. It produces questionable results with regards to driving business into Oro Valley. Its like TREO and MTCVB, two other organizations that leech off the people's money.
NPCC's current leader is Dave Perry, former editor of the Explorer. We always felt that Perry was way too pro-development when he was running the paper. He endorsed the four council members elected in 2010 (Hiremath, Waters, Snider and Hornat).
Casey writes in his letter:
"My suggestion, and a very strong request, is for the town in the 2012-' 13 budget include a management fee for this group to use so it can bring about more positive results that will occur when it has more money.
I believe that a town of 41,000 people can afford an amount of $25,000 for its use in the following year for working money."Casey wants the town to spend more money to get more positive results. This would indicate that the NPCC has achieved some positive results for the town. Would someone please enlighten us?
We certainly hope that the Oro Valley Town Council roundly says "No Thanks" to Carter's request.
NPCC should get its money solely from is business and commerce members. It should not get one dime of the people's money.
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July 2, 2008 Regular Oro Valley Town Council Session
MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Carter and seconded by Council Member Abbott to accept the subcommittee’s recommendations for Community Funding with the following changes: Community Food Bank-$15,000, Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (GOVAC)-$120,000, Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce (NPCCC)-$0.00, (Friendly amendments accepted for): Pima Council on Aging-$4,000, Oro Valley Community Foundation-$3,000.
MOTION carried, 5-2 with Mayor Loomis and Vice Mayor Kunisch opposed.
NOTE:
Wonder what caused citizen K. C. Carter to change his mind in 2011?
Perhaps K.C. believes NPCCC is no longer “political”? NPCCC's current leader is Dave Perry, former editor of the Explorer. He endorsed the four council members elected in 2010 (Hiremath, Waters, Snider and Hornat).
In my opinion, adding a third “so-called” economic development organization, Northern Pima County Chamber Commerce (NPCCC), to questionable underperforming existing organizations like Metropolitan Tucson Concentration Visitors Bureau (MTCVB) and Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) is simply throwing more good money away!
July 9, 2008 Explorer News Reporter Pat McNamara
Council could slash chamber's funding
Members say group got too political during election
Last Wednesday, the Oro Valley Town Council voted to eliminate town funding for the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce.
“We didn’t anticipate this,” said Ramon Gaanderse, the chamber’s new president and chief executive officer.
Members who supported the move said they decided to slash the chamber’s funding because it had stepped out of bounds by meddling in town politics.
NOTE:
From The Northern Pima County Chamber Commerce (NPCCC) own WEB Site:
OUR MISSION
To promote a business environment within the Northern Pima County communities that enhances economic vitality and improves the quality of life for all.
WHO WE SERVE
Since its inception in 1992, the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce has served the business communities of Oro Valley, Marana, Casas Adobes, Catalina, SaddleBrooke, Oracle and the Catalina Foothills.
NOTE:
I assume that NPCCC has continued to support its 500 businesses (including Oro Valley) from 2008 to 2011 even though the Town government no longer funds them?
John Musolf
KC should stick to his modus operandi of "pinch the girls" and not concern himself with politics and looting of The Town.
KC should stick to his modus operandi of "pinch the girls" and not concern himself with politics and looting of The Town.
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