It's Mary Snider Being Mary Snider: Duplicitous

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Replying to a question posed by the Explorer, Council Member Mary Snider said the the Council should approve the 2012-2013 budget before seating the new members in June.  She supported the opposite two years ago (See the video).  Quoting from the Explorer article:

In the 2010 election, Councilwoman Mary Snider was an advocate of delaying the budget adoption until newly-elected council members had been seated. Snider said this time around, the scenario is different.

“At that time in 2010, we only had six sitting council members, plus we were going to be electing a new mayor and had four new council members coming in,” she said. “We currently have a full-sitting council.”

Mary, we actually have an appointed member on Council who was not elected by the people.  His candidacy was soundly rejected by the people. We also have three elected members, two of whom are not on council, who were elected in the Primary. This is unprecedented.

Mary, does it occur to you that the people want balance on Council?

Huge mistake here, Mary.  Huge mistake.

Your position today really does show of what you are made.

Duplicitous.
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Bits and Pieces

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Did you know that the town spent $12,000 on a portable projection screen last year.   The town used the town screen once in October 2011 at the pool and once in November 2011 at James Kreigh Park.
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At no cost to the Town of Oro Valley, volunteers who reside in our community have researched and gathered information to develop the H.E.E.D. website for veterans. H.E.E.D., which stands for Health, Education, Employment and Discounts, serves as an online information hub for veterans and their families. (Source: Oro Valley Press Release 3/30/12)
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Transporting audiences to a legendary era of music, the Railbirdz will bring their high-energy rhythm to Oro Valley on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m.  The free show, part of the Oro Valley Concert Series, will take place at Oro Valley Marketplace’s Century Theatre Courtyard.
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Turns our that HB2826, the State Bill that would link local election to State and National election dates ("The Election Consolidation Bill"), did not pass the State Senate, as we previously report.  We were misinformed. Apparently, it was defeated by six votes.
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This from an Oro Valley press release:

On April 18, at 11 a.m., the Oro Valley Public Library will unveil a new workstation for job-seekers and those looking to improve their workplace skills.

The Arizona Job Assistance Center (AzJAC) workstation consists of a computer and an all-in-one printer, scanner, copier and fax. The furniture was custom-designed and handcrafted by local resident DuWayne Arneson.

Patrons can sign up for two-hour sessions at the workstation, where they will have access to online resources, Microsoft Office software, WinWay Resume software, and the Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor.

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