Ex-Council Member Conny Culver is doing her best to warn us all about the actions and potential actions of some on the Oro Valley Council. We have tried to do the same. Here is an important message from Conny Conny. Please consider her words.
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Oro Valley Seeking THREE new TAXES
The POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABILITY COALITION, a Political Action Committee (PAC-PAC) is launching a campaign to inform Oro Valley residents of the current Town Councils apparent intent to reach even further into the pockets of Oro Valley residents. It is the intent of PAC-PAC* to inform the residents of proposed policy action as the next election for three (3) Town Council members grows closer.
*The PAC PAC (Politician Accountability Coalition Political Action Committee) is dedicated to improving the accountability of candidates to the people they serve or desire to serve.
The first step is to bring concerned citizens to a public hearing to share their views on the proposed increases in taxes and fees. While many residents are struggling financially in the midst of the national economic crisis, the elected officials of Oro Valley appear to be unable to curb their spending habits.
The next Oro Valley Town Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 at 6 PM. The first item on the regular agenda is the CALL TO THE AUDIENCE, each speaker has three minutes to present. Please attend and voice your opposition to the 'proposed new revenues' currently under consideration by members of the Town Council.
To continue current fiscal assumptions and "funding beyond our means" by the Town Council is simply bad policy. The proposed plan is to increase the local sales tax and double the the controversial Utility Tax.
Also proposed are fee increases for the use of OV public facilities.
All of these proposals can be passed by a simple vote of the Council.
Additionally there is a plan to "educate the public on the need for a Property Tax" this summer. This would require the approval of the registered voters of Oro Valley. If passed, the Town Council could raise the taxes at will. IF the voters approve a Real Estate Property Tax. The campaign to initiate a Property Tax would be funded at the expense of OV residents.
The budget has increased dramatically while the population of Oro Valley has grown by only 1,100 (per the 2010 US Census) based on the 2000 US Census. Why are these increases necessary? Why has our budget spiraled out of control?
Please visit the Town of Oro Valley website: www.orovalleyaz.gov
On the home page, right side you will find the NOTICE OF INTENT TO IMPOSE OR INCREASE FEES OR TAXES. (also pasted below this notice)
I'm asking residents of Oro Valley to please attend this meeting and voice your concerns regarding these additional 'revenue generating' policies prior to due diligence being demonstrated during the budgeting process.
Conny Culver
Chair, Politician Accountability Coalition, A Political Action Committee and Former Oro Valley Council Member
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.
Date Posted
Proposed Fee/Tax to be Imposed/Increased
Date of Council Meeting
February 24, 2011
2% Increase to the Utility Tax
May 4, 2011
February 24, 2011 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 May 4, 2011
February 25, 2011 Increase to the following liquor licensing fees: liquor license application fee; liquor license fee; and special event liquor license May 4, 2011
March 24, 2011 0.25% Increase to the Town's transaction privilege sales tax June 1, 2011
