In fairness to our readers, to Mayor Hiremath and to the Oro Valley Town Council, we want to post this "broadcast email" from Mayor Hiremath to residents of Rancho Vistoso that was forwarded to us. The email was sent yesterday:
"Our Town Attorney received a correspondence via e-mail which said that the property owners of Parcel 7-i will be asking for a 60 day continuance this Wednesday (11-16-11). Also, there seems to be some misinformation being spread by some residents that the developer is marking trees for removal. This is not accurate information. Some trees are being marked for removal because they are infested with an invasive bug and must be removed. This is being done by the Rancho Vistoso HOA and NOT by the developer. This, unfortunately, is a coincidence and the property owner is NOT jumping the gun and starting development which has NOT yet been approved by the council. With regards to TEP marking the area, no one has any idea why they are out there but our Town Manager will look into this Monday when TEP reopens. I just wanted to pass this information on to you in a sincere effort to eliminate the preception of not communicating with all of you, as well as, clearing up any misinformation that is being spread to residents regarding parcel 7-i."
We appreciate that the Mayor has provided his viewpoint on this requested rezoning. His message demonstrates that he recognizes the "angst" that this requested rezoning is causing our residents.
Nonetheless, it remains important for those residents who are concerned with this and other rezoning requests to remain vigilant and active. An informed and active citizenry is the best ally the Mayor and our Town Council can have.
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