tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post4766562369979290398..comments2023-10-04T01:00:46.984-07:00Comments on LOVE: Let Oro Valley Excel: "Jason" Comments On Fire Fighter Candidate EndorsementsRichard Furash, MBAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11114566215839912640noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-5162882685067010952010-04-15T17:48:31.352-07:002010-04-15T17:48:31.352-07:00Welcome to our blog "legal eagle."
Ther...Welcome to our blog "legal eagle."<br /><br />There's not much I can add to your comment other than to say, I hope ALL our readers get a chance to see it. <br /><br />It's so "right on!"artmarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882439837604827576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-25086088507699482522010-04-15T17:40:51.511-07:002010-04-15T17:40:51.511-07:00Let us agree that the firefighters have the same r...Let us agree that the firefighters have the same rights of free speech. What intrigues me, however, is what is their agenda? Is it for the betterment of Oro Valley and it's citizentry or is it self directed ? Are they interested in the well being of all citizens who live and own property in Oro Valley or are they only interested in their financial well-being. How many of these "citizen legal eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851466069409178937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-4851481816144158582010-04-14T19:24:08.849-07:002010-04-14T19:24:08.849-07:00Zev et al--- If you get a chance to watch our post...Zev et al--- If you get a chance to watch our posting, "A Discussion With Mike Zinkin," you'll note that Mike says he was never interviewed or never discussed anything with the fire fighters.<br /><br />That does not answer the question why they are so enamored with Hiremath, but begs the question, "who are they comparing him to?"<br /><br />We hope our readers will not artmarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882439837604827576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-75263748339004676442010-04-14T18:55:48.080-07:002010-04-14T18:55:48.080-07:00Art, thank you for your response and yes, I will, ...Art, thank you for your response and yes, I will, if I can, find out 'why the need', 'why the connection'. It appears that most, if not all of the potential annexations (at this time), have been executed. So, what be the potential for further gain? This I do not know.Zev Cywanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038217569161037478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-75732339569038571392010-04-14T17:12:39.014-07:002010-04-14T17:12:39.014-07:00Zev--- I can tell you that Dan Clement, Captain of...Zev--- I can tell you that Dan Clement, Captain of GRFD & President of the union was asked that question.<br /><br />We've been told, he really had no good response.<br /><br />You are correct that GRFD is NOT "our Fire Department," but a government agency, and WE are in their Fire District.<br /><br />They, and they only control our fire rates up to a maximum amount set by law.artmarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882439837604827576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-71376005975797499822010-04-14T13:50:44.679-07:002010-04-14T13:50:44.679-07:00As I have just returned from an extended vacation ...As I have just returned from an extended vacation it appears I have some catching up to do relative to issues that may or may not be pertinent to our current Council campaign.<br /><br />Question to any who might be able to answer: <br /><br />As our Fire Department, Golder Ranch, is it's OWN 'Political Subdivision' and therefore, as such, appears not to be under any financial Zev Cywanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038217569161037478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-35339675377685780832010-04-14T10:25:03.112-07:002010-04-14T10:25:03.112-07:00I agree with Jason's comments, and have scratc...I agree with Jason's comments, and have scratched my head in wonderment at the blatant candidate support being given by a public service district - Golder Ranch Fire. Cynic that I am, I can only conclude there are "expectations" on their radar; self interest is the driving force in politics. And let's be clear, politics are being played, BIG TIME, in Oro Valley. Why else freedom fightershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165044532113769747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361824526868946733.post-90895220201474158712010-04-14T09:52:40.899-07:002010-04-14T09:52:40.899-07:00The link you provided ("Politics and Contribu...The link you provided ("Politics and Contributions"), Jason, states that the IAFF supports candidates who are " supportive of the IAFF’s legislative agenda".<br /><br />So, I wonder, what is their legislative agenda when it comes to Oro Valley?<br /><br />Their Oro Valley legislative agenda is not published. It is nowhere to be found.<br /><br />Therefore, it is hidden.<br /><Richard Furash, MBAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114566215839912640noreply@blogger.com