Endorsements for Salette Latas

"At a time when economic growth is slowing, adding more burden on taxpayers makes no sense. After over $50 million in tax subsidies were given to out-of-town developers, and after passing a utility tax in 2006, Oro Valley's Council members are now advocating further tax subsidies for a foreign corporation and pushing for a new property tax. The people of Oro Valley deserve a fiscally responsible Council that will stop tax subsidies to special interests. Salette Latas is a champion of local businesses and residents of Oro Valley. She will listen to the community, and do what is best for Oro Valley's residents, not what special interests tell her to do."—Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll

"Salette has always been willing to stand up for those who don't have anyone else fighting for them. After rescuing countless animals off the streets of Tucson and from the county pound, Salette spoke up for tougher leash laws in Tucson. I'm proud to be listed among her supporters. She'll make a fine councilmember."—Tucson Vice Mayor Nina Trasoff

"Salette Latas has shown an active commitment to the common good in Oro Valley and in southern Arizona. I'm impressed by her depth of knowledge and compassion. Salette has a talent for reaching out to neighboring communities to encourage regional cooperation. I strongly endorse her candidacy for Oro Valley town council."—Marana Councilmember Russell Clanagan

"The stakes in this election are high, and it will take a leader with Salette Latas' strength and experience to tackle the challenges Oro Valley faces. Salette is intelligent, fair-minded, and trustworthy to do what is right for the citizens of Oro Valley. I’m confident in her ability as a leader and decision maker, and in her capability for establishing priorities. Salette knows how to work cooperatively with other public servants at all levels of government She is currently working with Arizona legislators on a Gold Star license plate to recognize the sacrifices of other Arizona families. Sen. Waring and I co-sponsored this legislation." —Lena Saradnik, former Representative, Arizona Legislative District 26

"Salette Latas is a proven and courageous leader who will represent her constituents with common sense, energy, and commitment to others. She understands the concept of sacrifice for the common good. She served her country well as an Air Force officer. She's also the daughter and daughter-in-law of veterans, the spouse of a veteran, and the Gold Star mother of a veteran. I wholeheartedly support her candidacy for Oro Valley Town Council." —Brigadier General John C. Adams, U.S. Army (Retired)

"Salette has proven to be diligent in her efforts to preserve Oro Valley's history through her work on the Historic Preservation Commission and we are confident that she will dedicate herself to keeping our community a great place to live, work, and play." —Dan Zwiener, retired teacher and Historic Preservation Commissioner, and Barbara Zwiener, CEO, Pinal/Gila Long Term Care, La Cholla Estates

"Salette Latas will bring honor and integrity to the Oro Valley Town Council. She will place the citizens of Oro Valley above the needs of corporate interests. Salette will take care of our environment as well as the rights of Oro Valley citizens. Don't let mismanagement continue to happen in our own backyard."—Michael and Christine Dayton, retired teachers, Rancho Feliz

"During the four years that we have known Salette, a gold star mother, we have marveled at her tenacity and strength. She works so hard and fights for what she believes. She is a champion of serving the public over private interests. Having served as an Officer in the US Air Force, she has impeccable character. Her vote will certainly never be for sale at any price. Salette is just what the Oro Valley Town Council needs. She will give them integrity with a conscience." —Ben and Jenny Love, Sun City Vistoso

"We are supporting Salette Latas because she is an educated, experienced multi-tasker, with great knowledge about Oro Valley's history, its problems and future agendas. She is outstanding in her desire to effect fiscal responsibility for all of us. Salette is fair, considerate, very open and honest. We wish to see her on the Town of Oro Valley Council." —Brenda and Larry Ryan, Rancho Vistoso

"We wholeheartedly support Salette Latas for Oro Valley Town Council because she is an honest, real person who supports the people and neighborhoods of our beautiful Town. Salette is truly interested in the concerns of the citizens and not the big developers. Unlike some of the current Town Council members, Salette is willing to listen and fight for what is right for Oro Valley and its residents. Please join us in support of Latas for Oro Valley Town Council." —Jim & Elise Lomas, Rancho Vistoso

"Salette Latas is a woman who truly cares about the future of Oro Valley. She does her homework and is extremely knowledgeable about the critical issues that face our town. She supports responsible growth and is opposed to "growth for growths sake". Salette does not believe that "bigger is always better" and, if elected, would be an articulate and intelligent advocate for enhanced quality of life for all Oro Valley citizens." —Dr. Mark and Josette Hurwitz, Oro Valley Country Club Estates

"I fully support Salatte Latas for Oro Valley Town Council. As an Oro Valley citizen of ten years, an Air Force Veteran, and working professional, I feel she is the right leader to make Oro Valley a great place to live. I also feel she will ensure our economy is vibrant and is sustainable for years to come." —Bert Schneider, Rancho Vistoso

"We're supporting Salette because the current Oro Valley Town Council has lost its way. By giving tax breaks to big developers who think only 'Big Box Stores' are what the people what (and not choice!), the current members of the town council are not in-tune with their constituency. Salette is!" —Clark Cummings and Josiane Breton, Copper Creek

"When I had occasion to hear Salette Latas speak, I heard from a person unwilling to buy into the galloping trend toward growth for growth's sale in Oro Valley. She brought me to ask myself why would anyone, for any reason, be so bent on destroying an ambiance that tragically, is rapidly being eroded by the expansionist, tax-and-spend policies of the majority of the persons holding the levers of power. I believe that Salette Latas has the vision and motivation to reasonably help prevent the destruction of this unique community." —Phil Richardson, Suffolk Hills

"My reasons for supporting Salette Latas for election to the Town Council are quite basic: she has an exceptional in-depth knowledge of our community's foundation, a superior grasp as to how it should function, and an excellent vision for 'controlled growth' and a fiscally responsible future. Having had many conversational interactions with Salette, I am convinced she is a most sincere, capable, and responsive candidate." —Zev Cywan, Sun City Vistoso

"I found Salette Latas the 'woman for the work' for the needed task of replacing some Oro Valley council members. She is talented, has the ability to understand the town's problems and I feel I can trust her to give the right direction to the staff. I'll vote for her without hesitation." —Hector Conde, Tangerine Hills

"We are fiscally conservative voters and we are supporting Salette Latas for Oro Valley Town Council. She will have the courage to stand up and say NO, when our tax dollars are being spent in questionable & irresponsible ways. How can we afford not to vote for Salette Latas when the incumbents with one hand discuss voting to give or 'gift' away our tax money to big corporations, while the other hand votes to pass new taxes. Can we afford the incumbent's spending habits much longer? We don't see Salette just talking the talk, We see her walking the walk. We need more elected officials who mean what they say and say what they mean. Campaign promises tell us one thing but their voting records tell us something different." —Joan Sherrard, Retired Human Resource Consultant, and John Sherrard, Retired State Police Officer, Rancho Vistoso

"The natural beauty all around us makes Oro Valley an amazing place to live, but only if we protect it! Commercial developers should never be allowed a free ride to bulldoze the desert, and they certainly don't need financial subsidies from Oro Valley taxpayers! We need Salette Latas on the Oro Valley town council to put an end to this shameful abuse and restore a balance between development and protection of the desert." —Doug and Marlene Phillips, Cañada Ridge

"Not only is she the best qualified candidate, Salette will win in March, returning integrity to the council and work for us, her constituents. Salette Latas prepared for the job by serving on the Historic Preservation Commission, completing the Citizens' Planning Institute, and attening training in Oro Valley and Phoenix. Salette has been a major voice in the community fighting for the truth regarding the economic development agreements made by our town. Salette Latas has shown great strength and compassion within in her personal life. She tirelessly stayed with her son in the hospital, while he fought for his life. Jesse lost his battle with leukemia in July 2007. Salette served in US Air Force and is a U of A graduate. We encourage everyone to vote for Salette Latas for Oro Valley Town Council Member." —Bert and Shar Pelzl, Sun City Vistoso

"Salette Latas will be a representative of the residents and an advocate for intelligent spending and developing. Our town is ready for a well spoken, well versed, honest, hard working and directed new Council member. She protrays the personal strength and tenacity to get things done. I support her efforts to make our town as good as it can be." —Karen Knotek, La Reserve

"We support Salette for the Oro Valley Council to bring some common sense back to local government." —Marg and Dick Leonard, Honey Bee Canyon Estates

"I am voting for Salette Latas because of her thorough understanding of the challenges that face Oro Valley: responsible land development, critical water issues, and preserving our quality of life. It's important to me that Salette will put Oro Valley residents ahead of outside developers who've been given a free ride by our incumbent council members. It's time for a change and a new voice on the Oro Valley Town Council!"—Gayle Townsend, El Conquistador

"Salette cares and works hard to understand the needs of her constituency. She listens, educates herself about the issues, articulates creative solutions, has integrity. Anyone who can campaign in the midst of tremendous family tragedy, demonstrates resilience under stress, a quality sorely needed with the tasks awaiting Oro Valley. She's got my vote." —Michelle Saxer, Rancho Vistoso

"I am supporting Salette Latas for Oro Valley Town Council because I believe she would bring new energy and strong leadership to our town. When I first met Salette, it was apparent to me that she was a very bright, hard working, personable, and organized young woman. Since then Salette has become involved with the workings of the government of this town. She is very knowledgeable about town planning and the preservation of the our natural resources. I am sure that she would bring brains, beauty, and better judgment to the Oro Valley Town Council."—Kay Carlson, artist, Copper Creek

"We are delighted to endorse Salette Latas for Oro Valley town council. She will be a strong advocate for the CITIZENS of Oro Valley and help to keep the council accountable for their decisions. We know that she will help protect our fragile desert environment, halt giveaways to developers, and continually be mindful of the consequences of future development. We need Salette's voice on the council and look forward to her election." —Dan and Joan Schnyer, Sun City Vistoso

"I support Salette Latas because we deparately need sensible and responsible people on the town council who have a balanced and comprehensive vision for Oro Valley, who will not be swayed by special interests (in our case mostly developers), who will be responsible with the town's budget and avoid taxing people out of their homes while at the same time looking at sustainable growth in balance with our environment. I believe Salette Latas to be such a person and I think she would work hard on behalf of the people who put their trust in her." —Ursula Jarvis, Sun City Vistoso

"The history of repeated recalls, elected officials who campaign to hold developers in check and then appear to fall into their sway after taking office, have left us feeling unrepresented after having voted for some of these officials. We have witnessed repeated violations of builiding and signage codes that had the promise of keeping Oro Valley's visible environment as pristine as possible given demographic realities. And yes, we certainly agree with Salette Latas and her statement regarding the protection open spaces. This is, or was, Oro Valley's unique geographic heritage. Let's not 'screw it up' any further." —Jim and Pat Bowen, Villages of La Cañada

"I endorse Salette Latas, candidate for the Oro Valley Town Council. She has vision, which is needed for Oro Valley to grow sensibly. She has exhibited leadership in the many activities in which she is involved. She clearly demonstrates common sense and her energy is boundless. She is committed to making Oro Valley a great place to live and work." —Phill Gibbs, La Reserve

"I endorse Salette Latas for Oro Valley council. I have met and listened to Salette at different meetings and gatherings .She has shown us her enthusiasm and real concerns. Salette is a woman for today.We need to vote for her for a change in Oro Valley."—Joanne Cocuzza, Rancho Vistoso

"It is my pleasure to endorse Salette Latas for Oro Valley Town Council. Salette is an energetic and intelligent person, who cares deeply about our community. In this time of budget problems and the possible changes to the land north of us, we need someone as well qualified as Salette as a member of the Town Council."—Pat Kinsman, Catalina Shadows

"We strongly endorse Salette Latas since not only does she have the common sense, experience, and intelligence to bring back core values to Oro Valley but the vision to help steer us through the upcoming rough times ahead."—Bill and Shirley Kingsley, Catalina Shadows

"Salette Latas has a comprehensive knowledge of the issues facing Oro Valley and understands the problems that have occurred in the past and how to correct them. She is fully on the side of the citizens of Oro Valley as opposed to the monied interests." —Marion Erickson, Copper Creek

"Salette Latas is a candidate with integrity, a sense of fiscal responsibility and courage—the candidate who will stand up for the small business owner and the citizens of Oro Valley."—Cheryl Smith, retired teacher, Palisades

"We are supporting Salette Latas for OV Council because we know she will make a difference. She is diligent in her approach to investigating and understanding issues facing the town Council. She is aware of the needs of the citizens of Oro Valley and will do her utmost to ensure we have a voice."—Jen and Gary Prescott, La Reserve

"I support Salette because she is honest, intelligent, hard-working, and politically savvy, and as an Oro Valley town council member she will live up to her campaign promises." —Eleanor Snyder, Catalina Shadows

"We are supporting Salette because of her intelligence, openness to varying point of view and her understanding of issues facing seniors."—Arlene & Don Sikkink, Sun City Vistoso

"My husband and I regard Salette Latas as a rare visionary, one who seeks to protect the future of Oro Valley from those who view our town as an opportunity for their financial advancement. She will fight to keep the growth of Oro Valley at a sensible pace, protecting our town's assets and our community environment." —Kay Sinnott, Catalina Shadows

"Salette Latas is one smart, well-informed, experienced, and dedicated woman who will give Oro Valley a terrific boost when she is a member of the Town Council."—Barbara Daviss, artist, Copper Creek

"As a former commissioned Air Force officer and both wife and mother of Iraq war veterans, Salette has had a diverse and fulfilling life. We believe these experiences have given her the vision to look broadly across the entire spectrum of the Oro Valley electorate. Because she has worked as an advocate for children and animals, speaking on behalf of the 'voiceless,' we know she will speak for the citizens of Oro Valley whose voices are often dismissed by the current town leaders and she will work hard to preserve wildlife corridors and habitats. As an advocate for historical preservation and the environment, we know she will lobby in favor of smart growth and preservation of historical sites in our town." —Robert and Diane Peters, Ironwood Ranch

"Salette Latas is a smart, energetic candidate who has good ideas for the betterment of our community. She will serve Oro Valley well."—Cal & Willis Roberts, Cañada Vista

Darlene DiPietro, La Reserve

Barbara Bauer, Palisades

George and Nancy Greenman, Sun City Vistoso

Stephanie Devonshire, Rancho Feliz