Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 3445 N Dodge Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716
“Please join us for an exciting evening as Kim embarks on her campaign for Pima County Supervisor and learn about her plan to get Pima County on the right track.
Kim is a retired Police Officer, former United States Marine and a local Business Woman. She looks forward to serving her community again with your help and support.”
In a month, Pima County voters will be asked to vote on a $816 million, seven-part bond issue that includes construction of multiple buildings and roads to benefit existing corporations or attract new businesses to Southern Arizona. Sprinkled amongst the corporate-giveaways are improvements or construction of libraries, community centers, parks, neighborhoods, and other perks that benefit the rest of us.
With 99 separate projects over a 27-year period, this bond issue is far-reaching in its scope and cost. The big question is: Is taking on this amount of debt sustainable and affordable?
If you have heard a public banking presentation by Arizonans for a New Economy, you know that co-directors Jim Hannley and myself strongly advise against borrowing from Wall Street. Wall Street banks have one goal: To make money for their shareholders; they couldn’t care less about local economic development or investing for the public good. Arizonans for a New Economy and the Public Banking Insitute support bringing taxpayer dollars back home from Wall Street and using that money on Main Street to self-finance infrastructure projects, education, low-cost loans for local small business, and much more through establishment of a public bank whose charter specifies “banking in the public interest” (not in the interest of Wall Street shareholders).
Pima County Consolidated Justice Court Justice of the Peace Luis Castillo retired from JP Precinct 2 on August 31, 2015. A process was set up for applicants to apply for that position, be interviewed at a League of Women Voters forum on Sept. 10, then be appointed by the Pima County Bd. of Supervisors at their 9/15/15 meeting.
Names of individuals who applied by the August 28 deadline, all apparently residents of Precinct 2:
Patrick Alan Moran Alfonso G. Ramirez Richard S. Madril Chris T. Holguin Arlene D. Leoni Henry Atha (not listed on final applicant list to the Board for consideration)
The Board appointed Patrick Moran to the position today. District 2 Supervisor Ramon Valadez made the nomination over the 4 other candidates. The vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Pima County seeking Justice of the Peace applicants
PIMA COUNTY – Pima County Justice of the Peace José Luis Castillo is retiring effective Aug. 30 and as a result, the county is seeking a replacement for Precinct Two.
Applicants for the position need to meet the following requirements:
18 years of age or older at the time of the appointment
Registered to vote in the precinct
Resident of the precinct
Same political party at the person vacating the office (Democrat)
Interested parties should file the following with the Clerk of the Board:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Financial disclosure statement
The submission deadline is 5 p.m., Aug. 28.
The League of Women Voters will be conducting a public forum to introduce and interview the candidates on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St..
The Board of Supervisors will make the appointment at their meeting on Sept. 15.
“Tired of potholes, increasing taxes and debt? It is time for a new direction!
Marla Closen, who is running for District 4 Pima County Supervisor, believes we can do better. Marla, a Republican, is running to change the ineffective and stagnant policies the current Republican supports. When questioned about challenging a decades – old incumbent she said, “I believe Pima County’s success depends upon decreasing debt and taxes, eliminating non-essential spending and prioritizing our spending on roads and county necessities, and implementing pro-business policies. If I thought the current Supervisor – Ray Carroll – supported any of those principles, I would be voting for him, not running against him. “
Marla is living proof the combination of personal initiative, a fiscally conservative mindset and pro-business attitude equals success, and she intends to apply this formula to Pima County as Supervisor. As a former small business owner and engineer, she knows how high taxes, over regulation, and even complicated and expensive zoning requirements can crush the dream of creating a small business.
When asked about her additional qualifications for improving Pima County, she said, “I owned a construction management business, so I know how to run a small business, and I know contracting and construction, procurement and project management. I worked for the Department of Defense as an Intelligence Analyst, so I know the discipline of researching and connecting the dots until I find a solution. I was a Chief Intelligence Specialist and combat veteran in the Navy Reserve, so I know how to develop strategies that have to work, in an environment that does not allow failure.”
It is time. Time for Marla’s leadership and experience to provide the new direction Pima County needs.
