What happened in 2006? We were inundated with Vestar "propaganda" about voting for a
"unique,upscale" shopping experience. (Note: Original post had incorrect date of 2004)
We all know what we ended up with----The OV Marketplace -- a far cry from "unique," and anchored by a Walmart, it certainly can't be considered "upscale."
What's different this time around?
Well, it's not the big out of state developer trying to sell us a bill of goods.
This time, it's the the International Association of Firefighters,North Tucson Firefighters, the Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association, Realtors of Arizona,North Pima Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Chamber of Commerce, Tucson Metropolitan Convention Bureau, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities.
Did you notice anything in all these names?
NOT ONE IS AN ORO VALLEY ORGANIZATION!
Why, you ask would these outside organizations intercede in our local election?
The answer is, they all want something in return for their support. It's as simple as, "you scratch my back; I'll scratch yours."
We can NOT afford to have a mayor & council majority that will be beholden to outside Special Interest Groups.
Their candidate has absolutely no background or knowledge on anything to do with Oro Valley government; certainly not being its mayor.
WE MUST ELECTED MIKE ZINKIN FOR MAYOR.
MIKE has the knowledge, the experience, the demeanor and the time to lead us.
PLEASE VOTE FOR MIKE ZINKIN----and PLEASE VOTE FOR ONLY MATT RABB.
They are the ONLY TWO CANDIDATES BEHOLDEN TO US,THE PEOPLE OF ORO VALLEY.
Read where the candidates financial backing has come from in the Explorer & Az Star articles.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/04/21/news/doc4bce2bb99e65e103006987.txt
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/northwest/article_ea13e815-c749-5412-b0a2-ab445fd018b9.html
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A quick look into OV's future is to take a look at Montgomery County, Md's fiscal problems.
The unions are so powerful in this county that the only solutions to put a dent in the budget crisis are to impose taxes like a cell phone tax and energy taxes (sound familiar). Layoffs are targeted for a narrow band of county employess such as those in management positions in public safety. The business community and citizens of this county have been in some real difficult "taxing" times, and its only going to get worse.
The unions that control this county are pushing for salary increases for their members, and check out something called the "Phantom Cola", it will boggle your mind. Any council member that has the courage to even question the unions will be very lucky to get relected.
Don't take my word on this mess just simply check out Montgomery county budget contract negotiations Unions - online. Even the Washington Post had an article on the unions impact on this county.
On a sidenote I lived in this county for 52 years, and sixteen out of my twenty neighbors have moved over the last three years. These neighbors have moved to another county or have moved out of the State. The flight from this county is stunning, the tax base has eroded, and the only thing saving this county from complete ruin is it's proximity to DC.
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