Archive for April 8th, 2009

As a break from all this serious discourse(Mikey leaving, elections, etc.), I have decided to provide a much needed humor break.

A friend (yes, I have those) sent me an e-mail suggesting a “separated at birth” for new Arizona men’s basketball coach Sean Miller.  He suggested Joe Snell from the “trying to be relevant” organization, TREO.  Not bad, I thought.  As I watched Mr. Miller’s first press conference, another twisted idea hit me:  Indicted ex-mayor of Marana Bobby Sutton!  I think Sutton is the winner.  What does our growing audience think?

Your votes on this are vital (not really, but let’s have little fun).

Sutton (top left)        Snell (bottom left)                Miller(on the right)

Good Luck to Mr. Miller and the Wildcats!

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

At the April 7 City Council meeting, I, along with three of my
colleagues, voted for a change in management and a new direction for the
City of Tucson. Deputy City Manager Mike Letcher will become our interim
City Manager as we look toward hiring a new City Manager. I feel
confident Tucson will be moving in a new, positive direction.

Please know I have complete confidence in the professional, competent
City staff that continue to work for all of us. They will help the
Council and Mayor deliver a balanced budget for 2010 in a timely manner
with a clear public process. The City Charter requires the City
Manager’s recommended budget to be delivered on or before May 1 and
this year’s budget is scheduled for April 21.

Our country is facing a budget crisis and Tucson is no exception. We
need to cut or find revenues to bridge a multi-million dollar budget
gap. The cuts will come from City departments, City employees, Outside
Agencies and new revenues. With your recommendations, I know we will
find a fair way to share the burden while continuing to deliver
important services for our community.

The Council pushed for an additional public hearing on April 28. Please
come prepared to share your suggestions.

You’re invited! Budget Public Hearing – Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30
p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center

Additional public hearings on the budget will be held at Tucson City
Hall, 255 W. Alameda, in the Mayor and Council Chambers. Please mark
your calendar.

Tuesday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m.

There has been a lot of speculation about the City’s relationship
with the Arizona Legislature and how that might affect Rio Nuevo funds.
I share the Legislature’s concerns about management, accountability
and transparency and believe our action last night should help address
their concerns. We will continue to work together to reform Rio Nuevo. I
want to finish projects approved by voters and those that are
revenue-generators that will connect Downtown’s east and west sides.

Last night I was elected by my colleagues to serve as your new Vice
Mayor. I take my responsibility to serve my constituents very seriously
and will do my best to maintain the excellent service provided by former
Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich. I look forward to working with you.

In Community,

Vice Mayor Regina Romero

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