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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Records - Incorporation (13) 7 ame 1 1 ba' AN OPEN LETTER 43o To: The Citizens of the Town of Oro Valley From: Jim Kriegh, 40 E. Calle Concordia In less than one month the Town of Oro Valley will be one year old. It is time for the citizens to assess the Town Government. The issue can not be 'incorporation versus disincorporation' , the issue is and must be 'compe- tent councilmen' for sound town government. The goals of the Town should be asthey were back in 1970 when the incorporation petitions were filed. Among those important to all of us were a) a financially sound governemnt without imposition of any local property tax, b) maintaining the local CR-1 and SR-4 type zonings of the bedroom type r community, and c) controlling our own destiny. The Town goals and all of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Town can be maintained using the revenues that automatically come to the Town from the State and Federal revenue sharing sources. No Pru.tEty Taxes Are Needed. The Town must be run by competent individuals. The Town has been supported by people who have worked for the people of the community- long before incorporation. Projects such as paving Northern; street light at Calle Concordia and the Oracle highway; restoration of the 25 mph speed limit in front of the High School on Calle Concordia after Pima county changed it to 45 mph- that is right, 45 MPH; blocking Pima County's attempt to install open raw sewage ponds (called oxidation ponds) in the Canada Del Oro river bottom just west of the golf course- after construction had already started; changing the Amphitheater School District plans to build a school complex around CDO- they had plans for a Junior High and three elementary schools just to the West and North of CDO; and protesting and protecting the area from undesirable zoning changes by attending and speaking at Pima County Planning & Zoning and Board of Supervisors meetings. These are some of the things which have been done for the people in the area and most of them done by people who support the Town. Why do they support the Town? They believe in self control, self government, and true governmental represent- ation. To say these people are selfish or politically ambitious is ridiculous- a bunch of bunkum. Certain Pima County officials, City of Tucson Officials, and some out- spoken individuals in our area have fought the Town. They have used scare tactics, name calling, etc., trying to destroy the Town. Why?? Can you name one thing that Virgil Brandon has ever done for the people in Shadow Mt. Estates or for the people in the Town of Oro Valley? Likewise, we must seriously examine the Town council. Three of the individuals on the council are quite capable individuals. Fortunately for the citizens, Mr. Lauren Rhude has really worked to keep the Town operating on a sound basis. Mr. Bob Hansen and Mr. Dick Kolt are quite capable and if they really _ orked for the Town there is no doubt that it would develop as it should. However,Alatter two have left too much control in the hands of the one individual who obviousily cannot handle the job, and he is our Mayor, Kenneth Holford. He evidently is still getting his directives from one or more of the Pima County Board of Supervisors; and in addition, he is attempting to completely undermine and offset any good work done by other council members. He is exercising his job with inconsistencies, misdirection, and poor judgement. The way he and Councilwoman Dorothy Montgomery treated and handled the removal of Suzanne Sherick as Town clerk is one example. HE HAS TO BE REPLACED. HE CANNOT HANDLE THE JOB. Don't be fooled by his play on words and fast talk. He is not nearly as knowledgeable as he would have you believe. Therefore, we are recalling Kenneth Holford. When you vote in the recall election, remember that you are not voting on whether or not you want a Town, you are voting on how it is to be run. This is not my bid to run again for the Town council. There are many good solid people in the area who can serve the Town. I have always and will continue to offer my support and services to the Town if and when they are wanted. AN OPEN LETTER TO: The Citizens of the Town of Oro Valley FROM: Jim Kriegh, 40 E. Calle Concordia In less than one month the Town of Oro Valley will be one year old. It is time for the citizens to assess the Town Government. The issue can not be 'incorporation versus disincorporation', the issue is and must be 'competent councilmen' for sound town government. The goals of the Town should be as they were back in 1970 when the incorporation petitions were filed. Among those important to all of us were a) a financially sound government without imposition of any local property tax, b) maintaining the local CR-1 and SR-4 type of zonings of the bedroom type community, and c) controlling our own destiny. The Town goals and all of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Town can be maintained using the revenues that automatically come to the Town from the State and Federal revenue sharing sources. No Property Taxes Are Needed. The Town must be run by competent individuals. The Town of Oro Val l ey--has been supported by people who have worked for the people ofthe community long befo-re incorporation. Projects such as paving Northern; installation of a street light at Calle Concordia and the Oracle Highway; restoration of the 25 mph speed limit in front of the High School on Calle Concordia after Pima County changed it to 45 mph--that is right--45 MPH; blocking Pima County's attempt to install open raw sewage ponds (called oxidation ponds) in the Canada Del Oro river bottom just west of the golf course - after construction had already started; changing the Amphitheater School District plans to build a school complex around CDO--they had plans for a Junior High and three elementary schools just to the West and North of CDO; and protesting and protecting the area from undesirable zoning changes by attending and speaking at Pima County Planning & Zoning and Board of Supervisors meetings. These are some of the things which have been done for the people in the area and most of them done by people who support the Town. Why do they support the Town? They believe in self control , self government, and true governmental rep- resentation. To say these people are selfish or politically ambitious is ridiculous-- a bunch of bunkum. Certain Pima County officials, City of Tucson officials, and some outspoken in- dividuals in our area have fought the Town. They have used scare tactics, name calling, etc., trying to destroy the Town. Why?? Can you name one thing that Virgil Brandon has ever done for the people in Shadow Mt. Estates or for the people in the Town of Oro Valley? Likewise, we must seriously examine the Town Council. Three of the individuals on the Council are quite capable individuals. Fortunately for the citizens, Mr. Lauren Rhude has really worked to keep the Town operating on a sound basis. Mr. Bob Hansen and Mr. Dick Kolt are quite capable and if they really worked for the Town there is no doubt that it would develop as it should. However, the latter two have left too much control in the hands of the one individual who obviously cannot handle the job, and he is our Mayor, Kenneth Holford. He evidently is still getting his directives from one or more of the Pima County Board of Supervisors; and in addition, he is attempting to completely undermine and offset any good work done by other Council members. He is exercising his job with inconsistencies, misdirection, and poor judgement. The way he and Councilwoman Dorothy Montgomery treated and handled the removal of Suzanne Sherick, after hiring her as Town Clerk, is one example. HE HAS TO BE REPLACED. HE CANNOT HANDLE THE JOB. Don't be fooled by his play on words and fast talk. He is not nearly as knowledgeable as he would have you believe. Therefore, we are recalling Kenneth Holford. Hopefully, Mr. Holford will realize that it will be in the best interests of the Town administration as well as the Town citizens for him to resign and to allow the remaining Council members to appoint a new Council member. This is not my bid to seek a position on the Town Council. There are many good, rational and intelligent people in the area who can serve the Town. I have always and will , however, continue to offer my support and services to the Town if and when they are wanted.