If this item does not get the caring people of Oro Valley totally upset, nothing will.
Councilmember Solomon has requested that the vote on the Coyote Run service be returned to the Council agenda for reconsideration and Councilmember Waters has seconded this request. Pursuant to Rule 11.1(B) of the Town Council's Parliamentary Rules & Procedures, the reconsideration of any action taken by Council must be by motion by a Councilmember who was on the prevailing side of the vote. Such motion must be filed with the Town Clerk's office and the Clerk shall place the item on the agenda.
If the motion is successful, because there is a requirement to provide a 30-day notice to the public, the reconsideration of the matter will need to be continued to a specific date in the future that allows enough time for public notice.
Whether Hiremath, who is the VP of the RTA had a hand in getting Waters & Solomon to add this to the June 15 agenda, or not, this news is not only distressing, but outrageous.
Can there be any justification whatsoever for THIS council to allow approx 68 cop cars to be taken home---many of these being out of Oro Valley, while even considering discontinuing the outstanding service rendered by Coyote Run and the caring drivers?
What a disgrace. Trying to save $230,000---which would come from the bed tax revenue, which is the cost of the Coyote Run, while the cop budget is in the millions of dollars and almost 50% of the town's overall budget, can never be justified.
This is nothing but a heartless action that tells the people of Oro Valley---especially our most vulnerable, that you mean absolutely nothing.
Shame on Hiremath. Shame on Waters. Shame on "The Appointed One," Solomon, and shame on Hornat and Snider if they have the audacity to support this.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
An Oro Valley Disgrace: Council Will Reconsider The Demise Of Coyote Run Bus Service
We have learned from a very reliable town source that two council members are attempting a reconsideration of the vote on the Coyote Run Bus Service.Council Members Waters & "The Appointed One," Solomon, have added this item to the June 15 council agenda.
We must remember that Mayor Hiremath refused to consider the elderly and disabled among us, and concerned more with his "prestigious" position as VP of the RTA, cast his "NO" vote as the council finally agreed with Bill Garner & Barry Gillaspie, and agreed to use bed tax money to fund this necessary service for at least one more year.
As this is a "reconsideration" vote, Hiremath may see fit to NOT allow any speakers, and, if approved, it is possible the vote to terminate this morally correct service, may not take place on June 15.
However, all Oro Valley people, regardless of whether or not they require the Coyote Run Bus Service should attend this meeting to show their indignation.
Who among us is not disgusted by these self-serving individuals that are a disgrace to our community?
We must remember that Mayor Hiremath refused to consider the elderly and disabled among us, and concerned more with his "prestigious" position as VP of the RTA, cast his "NO" vote as the council finally agreed with Bill Garner & Barry Gillaspie, and agreed to use bed tax money to fund this necessary service for at least one more year.
As this is a "reconsideration" vote, Hiremath may see fit to NOT allow any speakers, and, if approved, it is possible the vote to terminate this morally correct service, may not take place on June 15.
However, all Oro Valley people, regardless of whether or not they require the Coyote Run Bus Service should attend this meeting to show their indignation.
Who among us is not disgusted by these self-serving individuals that are a disgrace to our community?
Hiremath's Self Gratification Is Hardly Persuasive
Our Mayor has once again turned to The Explorer in a feeble attempt to try and convince the people of Oro Valley not to pay attention to his deeds, but "buy" into his rhetoric.
It won't work Mr. Mayor. Too many of the voters have seen the way you operate. You talk about respect. You talk about caring for your constituents. You talk about wanting Oro Valley to be a town of excellence.
Well talk is just that. Talk!
Your actions speak volumes more than your words.
You want respect, but you don't show respect to anyone that doesn't agree with you. (There are plenty of examples, for those than haven't seen the mayor's bad temper.)
You talk about caring about the people. Too bad you care more about your position as VP of the RTA than you do about the seniors & disabled. How else can you explain being the only "no" vote to continue the Coyote Run. (Even Hornat & Snider, and "The Appointed One," Solomon saw the light and came around. (In the case of Hornat & Snider, a recall certainly played a part in their decision.)
Your 30 vote margin in getting elected after "selling your sole" to every Special Interest Group and out spending Mike Zinkin, 4:1 was hardly a mandate.
Consider yourself fortunate that you're not being recalled. Keep trying to BS the people, and you'll be next!
If anyone is interested, here's the Mayor's letter to The Explorer.
http://explorernews.com/voices/editorials/article_724c0256-9152-11e0-90fa-001cc4c03286.html
It won't work Mr. Mayor. Too many of the voters have seen the way you operate. You talk about respect. You talk about caring for your constituents. You talk about wanting Oro Valley to be a town of excellence.
Well talk is just that. Talk!
Your actions speak volumes more than your words.
You want respect, but you don't show respect to anyone that doesn't agree with you. (There are plenty of examples, for those than haven't seen the mayor's bad temper.)
You talk about caring about the people. Too bad you care more about your position as VP of the RTA than you do about the seniors & disabled. How else can you explain being the only "no" vote to continue the Coyote Run. (Even Hornat & Snider, and "The Appointed One," Solomon saw the light and came around. (In the case of Hornat & Snider, a recall certainly played a part in their decision.)
Your 30 vote margin in getting elected after "selling your sole" to every Special Interest Group and out spending Mike Zinkin, 4:1 was hardly a mandate.
Consider yourself fortunate that you're not being recalled. Keep trying to BS the people, and you'll be next!
If anyone is interested, here's the Mayor's letter to The Explorer.
http://explorernews.com/voices/editorials/article_724c0256-9152-11e0-90fa-001cc4c03286.html
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