If you’re still undecided about those 12 propositions on the General Election ballot on Tuesday, November 2nd, watch this one-hour KUAT Channel 6 video with Christopher Conover interviewing Tucson Weekly senior writer Jim Nintzel, including selected videos from KUAT reporters on Prop. 107, 113, 203, 302, and 400.

Propositions 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 203, 301, 302 are state-wide, while 400 and 401 are from the City of Tucson.

http://ondemand.azpm.org/videoshorts/watch/2010/10/27/1642-election-2010-the-propositions/

In a quick review of the City of Tucson booklet’s “The Choice is Yours” statements regarding Proposition 400 & 401, here’s a list of the people/groups supporting and opposing these two props:

– In favor of Prop. 400 (proposed increase in City sales tax by .5%):
Jeff Rogers, Chairman & Martin Bacal, Corresponding Secretary for Pima County Democratic Party

–Against Prop. 400
Kent Solberg, LD 27 House candidate (Green party)
John Kromko

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– In favor of Prop. 401 (huge increases in Mayor/Council salaries, more power for Mayor & City Manager, & other Charter changes):

Peter Likins, President Emeritus of UA

Laura Penny

Lea Marquez Peterson, President & Bill Holmes, Past President of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

David J. Cohen, Treasurer, “Tucson Charter Change Coalition for Prop. 401″

Trent Humphries, Organizer of Tucson Tea Party

Jeff Rogers, Paul Eckerstrom, & Curtis Dutiel

Michael Guymon, Executive Director & Steve King, President of Metropolitan Pima Alliance

–Against Prop. 401:

Steve Leal, Susan Willis, John S. O’Dowd, Brian Flagg, & James Hannley, Treasurer, “Protect Local Control: No on Prop 401″

My previous blog on 400:

http://tucsoncitizen.com/community/2010/08/10/core-tax-town-hall-regarding-proposed-city-of-tucson-sales-tax-increase-on-august-11/

My previous blog on 401:

http://tucsoncitizen.com/community/2010/09/03/committees-for-and-against-proposition-401-mayorcouncil-salary-increases-and-other-city-charter-changes/

Secretary of State’s information on the propositions (click here).

League of Women Voter’s guide on the state-wide propositions (click here).

Vote wisely on November 2nd, as the choice is indeed yours.

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This is probably one of the few times you will have a chance to discuss issues with both Democratic Congressmembers Raul Grijalva (CD 7) and Gabrielle Giffords (CD 8), along with their Republican challengers Jesse Kelly and Ruth McClung.

The RSVP for this exciting breakfast event is due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday October 20 to www.mpaaz.org/events/breakfast. Cost is $25 for members of Metropolitan Pima Alliance (MPA), non-members/public cost $35 (including late and no RSVP). The Breakfast wll be catered by Creative Catering, at the Tucson Association of Realtors’ office, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. (north of Grant Road).

Questions can be directed to Executive Director Michael Guymon, at 520-751-1030 or michael@mpaaz.org. I worked with Michael when he was Chief of Staff for former Ward 6 Councilmember Fred Ronstadt (R).

“Metropolitan Pima Alliance’s goal is to participate, educate and influence public policy and decision making for Metropolitan Pima County. MPA leads the charge in facilitating dialogue between members of the development community with those in the public-sector. Unique to the region, MPA is an alliance of business, government and non-profit organizations. MPA’s goals directly relate to improving our region’s quality of life and economic vitality and to that end, MPA strongly believes in the positive participation and contributions of the private business sector working in collaboration with local jurisdictions.

As part of this mission, MPA’s members include representatives from both sectors. The MPA Board is made up of prominent business leaders from a variety of development sectors from planning to banking. As such, our meetings and events are well-attended by an impressive group of people including elected officials, local governmental staff and individuals from a variety of private-sector industries. Our members are relied upon to contribute expertise in their respective fields to fulfill MPA’s core goal to create sensible community planning solutions. MPA offers a variety of events in which networking and sponsorship opportunities are offered.” (from their website, http://www.mpaaz.org/.

MPA office is at 110 S. Church, Suite 6320, Tucson, AZ 85701.

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Find out who this visioning group “Imagine Greater Tucson” (IGT) is by attending their Kick Off event on September 30th, 4-5:30pm at Hi Corbett Field – Oktoberfest tent on the field (Randolph Way, between Broadway and E. 22nd). I hear they are an outgrowth of a 2007 Tucson Town Hall meeting on Tucson’s future.

“All attendees of the Kick-Off are invited to stay and enjoy the Oktoberfest opening night festivities at 6pm. Families and friends are welcome.”

“Imagine Greater Tucson is led by Director Eileen Fagan. A steering committee and several working groups are in place to inform and engage the public. Working group members include representatives from neighborhood and environmental/conservation groups, business, education, government, health care and non-profits”. (per Donald Ijams, IGT member and coordinator of the Neighborhood Support Network)

Mission
Imagine Greater Tucson’s purpose is to create a shared vision and clear action for the Tucson region that will make our community a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, learn and play for current and future generations of all ages.

Goals

* A clear set of broadly supported strategies to guide the future of the region;
* Broad-based community support for a preferred future scenario, and clear plans and action to turn this future scenario into reality;
* Integration of IGT outcomes into Town, City and County planning processes;
* A robust and sustainable multi-stakeholder coalition to move action plans forward and work together on implementation;
* Enhanced community cohesiveness and relationships;
* A more informed, mobilized, and engaged public;
* Tangible results felt by all members of our greater Tucson community!
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GET INVOLVED
We want to work together to help shape the future of our region. We can’t do it alone. We need your help, support, and ideas to make the Tucson region a better place to live now and in the future. We encourage all members of the community – citizens, businesses and organizations – to join in! Here’s how you can get involved…

o Email us at volunteer@imaginegreatertucson.org
o Sign up to Stay Informed at igt@imaginegreatertucson.org
o Volunteer at an event or a Community Conversation this Fall
o Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount to Imagine Greater Tucson – click Donate
o Find us on Twitter or Facebook
Get involved with Imagine Greater Tucson. Our work depends on an enthusiastic network of organizations, institutions and individuals like you. Let’s shape our future together!

For media inquiries, contact:
Sheila Storm
Pima Assoc. of Governments
520-792-1093
sstorm@pagnet.org

For speaking engagements, contact:
Michael Guymon
michael@mpaaz.org