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There¡¯s lots going on and information that Supervisor Christie could probably assist with.?
It¡¯s unclear if a formal written notice to Pima County BOS regarding the IVA committee¡¯s intent to move forward with incorporation has been done.? Apparently that is the date that starts a six month clock for requesting the boundaries be changed. Mr. Christie should be able to answer if this has taken place yet (and the date, if it has). ?And we need the proper information on how an individual or group would accomplish that.
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There really haven¡¯t been any clear benefits advanced so far. ¡°Self determination¡±, fear of annexation or fear of unbridled growth are not ¡°benefits¡±. Money transfer from one pot to another is not a ¡°benefit¡±.? Issues have not been clearly defined.? Several people have put forth alternative ways of addressing the issues facing Vail without incorporating.? First and foremost actual issues need to be defined - whether the absence of parks and recreation facilities, road safety not being addressed adequately, etc.? Whether they¡¯re defined and people try for resolution through an ad hoc group such as this forum or if it develops into a form of ¡°council¡±, such as Green Valley¡¯s, it will require more community engagement? - and by a broader group of residents.
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The one thing, IMO, that the group supporting incorporation has right is that we can¡¯t do nothing and expect to maintain the status quo.? If people want parks, better roads, more PCSO coverage, more restriction on high density building, people need to work together to be heard by Pima County.? People will need to go to meetings, read the agendas and memos, have speakers lined up and become squeaky wheels.?
Patti
Vail-RV Coalition