WalMart- Fain’s Subject to $375,000 (oops) $28,900 fine
YES or NO; It’s not that simple!
Six $100 declarations AGAINST a 24/7 WalMart on Glassford Hill near Florentine were prepared for publication in the pamplet sent to PV registered voters homes (about 13,000). Two were paid for by local citizens while 4 were financed by the Protect PV Committee, United Food Workers Union (UFCW).
Compare the above to the 22 declarations FOR a WalMart. Seven were paid for by individuals including Jeri Ann and David Kooiman, Gary Marks, Steve Ruthiford, Karen Benson, John Ravinik and the PV Chamber of Commerce. At lease 3 of the 7 receive checks from the town of PV; our tax dollars at work!
The remaining 15 declarations are being paid for by a Political Action Committee (PAC) called; Friends of Prescott Valley - Yes on 400. These are signed by various people but are “numbered” and ALL from the same typing source. Jeri Ann Kooiman and Scott Helfinstine (CPA) are listed as officers on this PAC and reference is made to ”Chase Barrett; a firm in Scottsdale, AZ” which I’m guessing is also a public relations firm for WalMart. NOTE: The money for 15 of the YES on 400 comments was from Kyle Moyer and Company, 7525 Camelback, Scottsdale, AZ.
Note: Numerous half truths or lies on all the Vote “YES” on 400 materials you received in the mail. PV’s Police and Firemen are counting on you! First, PV has NO Fire Department. Second, I predict there will be NO revenue gain for 10 years from WalMart due to rebates to Fains and WalMart of 100% of available sales tax dollars. In fact, there will be a net tax LOSS as sales drop on existing PV businesses.
The “Friends of PV- Yes on 400 have broken election law by not identifing major contributors on expendatures of $125,000.
In addition, I have filed an election complaint with the Secretary of State against KYCA, 1490 AM radio for electioneering on the Steve Blair Show 4-5 PM last Friday when the entire show was pro Fain family on the WalMart development. I also opened a FCC complaint against the station for refusing to offer equal time to the opposition.
The Daily Developer (Courier) editorials March 10-11 displayed a predictable drool for and a hate filled comment against any opposition. It is a strong possibility the town attorney will only lightly rule on fines and against our protests of election violations. After all, he works for L. Tarkowski and we know who L T works for!
Ivan Legler, PV Town Attorney will “meet” with the attorneys for Friends of Prescott Valley to determine the final fine inposed for delaying knowledge WalMart put $325,000 into the campaign to “win”. How much SHOULD the fine be?
Conversations with an attorney disclosed a law suit in Superior Court against Yes on 400 could have won on “Principle” that they purpously held up required reporting so as NOT to disclose the TRUTH; thereby creating a backlash and raising the NO vote. however, it would be necessary to “prove damages” of the result of Wal-Mart being placed on Glassford Hill Road. End of case.