Category: Elections

Background on Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of news reports and and comments regarding the referendums to overturn the decision of the Supervisors to amend the Comprehensive Plan to make it possible for developers to submit proposals to change the land use and zoning reg… more »

Opinions supporting Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of previous posts and letters in support of the developments which are the subject of Propositions 400 and 401. A YES vote on Propositions 400 and 401 leaves the decision alone, while a NO vote rejects the Plan amendment. Op… more »

Opinions opposing Propositions 400 and 401

This post is a compilation of previous posts and letters in opposition to the developments which are the subject of Propositions 400 and 401. A YES vote on Propositions 400 and 401 leaves the decision alone, while a NO vote rejects the Plan amendment.… more »

Maynard Dodges Questions

I feel compelled to respond to John Maynard's letter to the editor in today's International. He said that he has chosen not to respond to the criticism he has received over the last eight months from the citizens in this county because he considers it mu… more »

Hiring Public Servants

An election year is when the people interview prospective new employees and evaluate existing ones. The jobs being filled are the government leadership positions which have a major impact on the quality of life in this community. And yet, our reasons for… more »

Rio Rico resident weighs in on District 3 race

On September 2, residents in District 3 (N Rio Rico, Amado, Tubac, Tumacacori, Sonoita, and Patagonia) will be voting in the primaries. Within the past 10 months, a massive effort has been underway to continue to keep open the river crossing at Pa… more »