Why would Solomon & Waters put the people who require The Coyote Run Bus Service through even more agony and place it back on the June 15 council agenda for reconsideration?
Allow me to offer two scenarios---both orchestrated by Mayor Hiremath. Please note, that we know for a fact "these people" read our blog, but this is too important to not point out.
We will know which scenario will play out on June 15.
Keep in mind, as VP of The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Hiremath has total allegiance to this group as proven by his vote against the people that require the Coyote Run Bus Service. (Although legally not a "conflict of interest," it surely is a morally wrong thing for him to vote on this issue.)
Scenario #1
Hiremath convinced Solomon & Waters to be the "sacrificial lambs," and put the reconsideration of Coyote Run on the June 15 agenda.
Why these two?
Because Solomon, "The Appointed One," knows there is no way in the world he would ever get elected and his term is up next year.
Waters claims every chance he gets that he is a "journalist," and not a "politician," and is fed up with his job.
However, that's only three votes to reconsider.
Why not have Hornat and Snider put forth this motion?
That question leads to:
Scenario #2
Hiremath knows if Hornat & Snider get recalled, and Solomon is long gone, with new, caring, intelligent people available to serve us, he will lose his total grip on the council. Hiremath may be a lot of things, but he's not stupid, so here's the plan.
Do the reconsideration,so Hiremath looks good in the eyes of the RTA, but have Hornat and Snider vote "no." In that way, it will be pointed out that these two stood up for the people and they should not be recalled. Sinister? Sure! Plausible? You better believe it!
Conclusion
There you have it. Conjecture on my part? Maybe, but I've been following the "antics" of Oro Valley Town Councils for 18 years, and I've seen enough to make me totally skeptical.
We all know it is illegal to have 4 or more council members talk about an issue, either together or separately, but if the Open Meeting Law of Az was violated in this instance,it wouldn't be the first time.
Let's wait until June 15 and see how this plays out. Just don't be surprised by the outcome.
Remember, if there are 4 or 5 votes to reconsider, law mandates that a vote must be no less than 30 days later.
