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Union Demands Exposed: More Money/Power
What you are about to read will create a significant stir at city hall, and I need you to pass this information to others.
Phoenix is about to enter another round of union negotiations, and I am insisting the public see all the demands and be involved in the discussions.
You will be told that these negotiations should be done behind closed doors, away from your eyes. But they forgot an important point: You are the boss, and it is you who needs to approve the direction and final plan.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am hosting a mixer at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery (4900 E Indian School Rd.), a new business in District 6. I will be talking about my goals for 2012 and answering any questions you may have. Light appetizers & refreshments will be provided; additional items will be available for purchase. To RSVP: Call 602-262-7491 or e-mail council.district.6@phoenix.gov.
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Job creation: Cutting red tape/costs
DiCiccio, Simplot chair panel to make Phoenix the best city in the nation for business creation
Councilmen Sal DiCiccio and Tom Simplot will co-chair a committee for job creation by cutting the red tape and the cost of doing business in Phoenix. The goal will be to prepare Phoenix to compete in the global market and bring back a stabilized work force to our community.
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All I could say was, “Is this a joke?” Are city officials really asking to buy lounge chairs at nearly $700 a pop?
As unbelievable as it may sound, Phoenix is asking to spend $688.09 apiece for lounge chairs for city employees. The request on this afternoon’s council agenda is being considered so employees will no doubt be able to watch TV or read a book in comfort.
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Money does grow on trees — for Phx staff using tax dollars
Here’s one more example of not understanding the pain people are feeling: Phoenix city management is recommending that taxpayers foot an extra $1.1 million above appraisal for a land purchase. For an item on today’s 3 p.m. meeting at Phoenix City Hall, airport staff is recommending the $4.9 million purchase price for property near the airport for employee parking. In the council agenda available to the public, they somehow forgot to mention that the appraised value for the vacant land is only $3.7 million. Please see the response to my email below requesting further information from staff.
When you, the boss, look at the agenda online, all you see is the purchase price and a short description. My question is: Why does a councilman have to ask for price details, and why are not more details available to the public? And why is something as fundamental as an appraised value not included in the staff report? We can both guess why this information was not given to you. I will request that we offer no more than appraised value, and if that fails, I will vote against the city manager’s request.
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Small Business Tax Proposed
“They’re not talking about eliminating a tax – they’re talking about raising more taxes.”
Sal DiCiccio, Arizona Republic, September 14, 2011
Just when you thought the pay raise for food tax scandal couldn’t get worse, Phoenix leaders are now looking to tax services. During yesterday’s debate to eliminate the food tax, staff was asked to consider raising new taxes on the service industry.
First, they went after the poor with the food tax, now they are going after the small businessman and woman. At a time when small business owners are one sale away from shuttering their doors, Phoenix leaders now are considering targeting these entrepreneurs that are so important to our community.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Please let my office know if we can announce any events or programs in an upcoming newsletter.
4th Annual Tukee Fest Rockin’ in the Park
The Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center is hosting the Tukee Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, September 23rd & 24th at Ahwatukee Park (4700 E Warner Rd.). Admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and younger are free. Music will begin at 5 p.m. each night and enjoy food, beverages, video games, and rides for the whole family to enjoy. NOTE: ASU vs. USC football game will be broadcast live on Saturday.
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I hope you and your families are having a good start to the school year. I’d like to remind everyone to please slow down and watch for children in your neighborhoods. I hope you find the information below helpful. If you have an event or announcement you’d like me to include in my next newsletter please e-mail council.district.6@phoenix.gov.
Echo Canyon Parking/Traffic Issues Meeting
Phoenix and Paradise Valley are holding a meeting at 6 p.m. on August 24 at Paradise Valley Town Hall (6401 E Lincoln Dr) for residents who live near Echo Canyon Park. The
City management has admitted that they can find no documents that show they told the City Council or public the AMOUNT of employee pay raises until a month and a half after the budget was approved.
City Manager David Cavazos was given until noon today (Aug. 10, 2011) to show that his staff didn’t hide that information while the budget was being formed and debated. He was unable to produce anything showing that staff informed anyone of the pay raise amounts until April 21, 2010. That is a month and a half after the budget was approved and 2 ½ months after the city imposed a 2 percent food tax essentially equal to the amount of pay raises.
