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Tucson City Manager Gets The Ax – Vote Was 4-3

7th April
2009
written by JHiggins

Breaking News – City Manager Mike Hein lost a vote of confidence with the Tucson City Council. The motion was made by Uhlich, seconded by Scott and ratified by Romero and Leal.  Trasoff pushed hard to keep the City Manager during the discussion phase but ultimately the votes weren’t there.

What about Rio Nuevo……

Despite the council’s criticism of Hein’s handling of Rio Nuevo, state Sen. Jonathan Paton, R-Tucson, said the city’s problems with the Legislature will only grow worse if Hein is fired. He said he’s heard from numerous people in Tucson and Phoenix that Hein’s neck is on the chopping block.

Paton, who wants to reform Rio Nuevo rather than kill it, said that job will quickly become impossible if Hein is fired.

While he said he didn’t agree with everything Hein has done, Paton added, “The credibility of Rio was done with his word and his handshake in 2006″ when the Legislature voted to extend Rio Nuevo.

“All bets are off if they get rid of him,” he said.

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3 Comments

  1. clothcutter
    07/04/2009

    Adios, Motorcycle Mike. Your arrogance, smirk, lack of vision and balls will not be missed.

    Now that he is out of the way, this council must not screw it up. We must be on their case during the entire process. The business community must step up and take a lead. We must not hire someone from this area. Their “local experience” advantage is countered by so much ass-kissing they must do the with Heckers, Lynns and Clicks of the world. I would prefer a good asst. manager from a city that gets it. And please no one from California!

    Question: How long will it take for Motorcycle Mike to flee to the arms of his master, Captain Chuckleberry?

  2. BizObserver
    07/04/2009

    Good riddance to Hein.
    Paton, why don’t you stick to State business?

  3. James L.
    08/04/2009

    Paton’s comment shows how corrupt Rio Nuevo has become. Its supposed to be a redevelopment district for the benefit of Tucson. The only issue is competence in its direction. If falls because of only one person what does that say? That without that one person the patronage and freebies go away-that’s what. Paton should be concerned about reforming Rio Nuevo-which was run by Hein by the way.

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