Tuesday, August 23, 2016

What You Need To Know About Bill Garner

Bill Garner has been your representative on the Oro Valley Town Council and he is running for his third term.

Bill was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He holds a Bachelor's in Communication and Master's in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance from Temple University and Post Masters Public Administration and Public Safety from Saint Joseph’s University. Back East, Bill served as an emergency management director and volunteered as a fire-fighter and EMT.

Bill discovered our beautiful community in 2004 when he moved here permanently. Since arriving, Bill has remained an active participant through his involvement as a member of the Citizens Corps Council; serving as an instructor of CPR and Emergency Medical Technician classes at Pima Community College; and as a Senior Clinical Research Associate for a major pharmaceutical company. Bill has been married to his wife, Darlene for a total of 23 years, and together, they have two wonderful daughters. They believe in and love Oro Valley!

First elected to the Town Council in 2008, Bill has been a consistent and honest voice for the citizens and people of Oro Valley. He is running again to continue his platform of delivering responsible, accountable, and effective leadership to Oro Valley. He has supported the Oro Valley General Plan by making sound policy decisions reflected in the Plan. Consistent on the issues, Bill Garner has been a resilient voice of conservative responsibility and real leadership on the Oro Valley Council.

 Issues:
  • Support smart growth for the Town of Oro Valley
  • Oppose tax incentives with no clear benefits to the Town of Oro Valley
  • Support Steam Pump Ranch and the development of this historic site • Support responsible and limited annexation
  • Will not vote for a property tax
  • Support Parks and Recreation facilities that allow for economic growth opportunities
  • Continue to support signature events that promote the Town of Oro Valley
  • Fight to keep our public safety services strong and to keep Oro Valley prepared for all disasters, natural and man-made
  • Support the Oro Valley General Plan by making sound policy decisions reflected in the plan
  • Continue to be a voice and advocate for the residents of the Town of Oro Valley

This election is about the future and direction of Oro Valley. It is important that you support Bill Garner as our voice and advocate to put Oro Valley back on track to prosperity.