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Valley, I am also a long-time Tucsonan, and both prior to and since
vatched closely as discussions and efforts to define new options for
9C) continued. It is clear to any and all that Tucson, and in this case
f, could benefit immensely from the conversion of the VGC into a
cooperation with the Conservation Fund. The existing walking/riding
e and anyone who visits the area would be highly moved by the
fl] as the return of a very diverse wildlife community. Since moving to
iumerable Bobcats, Mule Deer, Javelina (for better or worse!), many
intain lion activity (scat and tracks).
and Council continue to work closely with all involved parties to make
e entire Town of Oro Valley.
Stine, Michelle
From: Randall, Diana
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:28 AM
To: Stine, Michelle; Standish, Michael
Subject: FW: Rehearing of Kai proposal
Please see below for constituent comments.
Sincerely,
Diana Randall
Executive Assistant
Town Manager, Mayor and Council
-----Original Message -----
From: Kay RucI0
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 202112:34 AM
To: Town Council <council@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Rehearing of Kai proposal
It is unconscionable to even consider increased residential (or any water -dependent) development at a time when it is
widely known and communicated to the public that increasingly widespread drought is afflicting AZ. The recent
adjacent residential developments along 1st Ave., built wall-to-wall, obviously consume additional large quantities of
water from the area right now. Adding more of ANYTHING — homes, hotels, apartments — in the immediate area,
affecting the water table in that quadrant, obviously will worsen an already precarious situation.
It is incumbent upon each Council person to accept scientific facts — which are well-publicized at this very moment —
and deny further water -depleting development. Non-political, factual, scientific data is readily available; acting in
defiance to it is inexcusable.
You were elected to make decisions based on facts which are now widely known, accepted and critical to the very
survival of ALL living things. Accept facts. Be leaders and champions acting on what is now known and widely
communicated by scientists, climatologists and natural resource experts. Even TV meteorologists and "weather people"
repeatedly show and describe increasing drought areas in our area and throughout adjacent counties in AZ. All of US
listen, learn and heed, so it's up to you, our elected representatives, to do likewise.
Do NOT approve proposed development projects in the Tangerine, First Avenue, Rancho Vistoso, Oracle Road area.
Thank you.
Kay Rudek