July 1, 2009, Citizens For A Better Buckeye has made the unpopular decision to stop the recall for Town of Buckeye Councilman, Brian McAchran. Many people have been questioning the motive behind the decision including Mr. McAchran. It was after many hours of discussion and thought that we decided to drop this recall for the serious and important reasons that will be coming to you through this blog in the very next few days. Citizens For A Better Buckeye is made up of various residents from almost all the districts who desire to have an awesome town to live in a for their families and neighbors.
The Citizens for A Better Buckeye is not made up of a group of residents that get together to gripe about one single man and strategize on how to vindicate Mr. Rick Fernandez for his loss for the District 1 council seat. That is silly! All of us who are voluntary members of Citizens For A Better Buckeye all know that Rick lost the race and the voters have made their choice. Rick understands this and the recall was started not to for the purpose to gain the seat for Rick but, to remove a man who has used the residents of this town for personal vindication and personal gain. If I am wrong can anyone e-mail me and explain in detail what this man McAchran has unselfishly accomplished for this town? Please write me an e-mail to jfcfabb@gmail.com. This man is inconsequential for me and I refuse to give him any more attention than he has already received. After this blog, in my opinion he is absolutely irrelevant!
So why stop the recall? Below are 5 reasons that I believe to be important and I insisted on to motivate our group to this decision:
1. In this current economic climate and the impending Town Budget with looming tax levies and increase in water fees and much more, there is far more important issues to advocate for than a man who has 1/6th of a vote on the Town Council.
2. We have been notified that possibly McAchran is already under investigation by the Attorney Generals office and we can also add the Maricopa County Attorney to the list. Recalling him is futile and far less of an action compared to what these departments can bring to him. If he is found to have any criminal wrong doing by either department, then it will not cost the tax payer any money to remove him though a recall election.
3. The information gathered by going door to door and meeting with people is invaluable and provided amazing insight on what residents think and want. The recall is something they felt was justified as they added their signature to the petition. But yet still had other issues that needed resolution.
4. In the last four to five weeks we have gathered volumes of information and we have uncovered egregious facts that will make many of you upset and some even cry. As the facts are confirmed we will make everything known.
5. In the past weeks the former Assistant Town Manager, Scott Rounds has been removed, the Town Manager, Jenine Guy has been demoted, councilmen and the mayor abstain form voting when they foresee that there might be a conflict of interest if they vote. This did not happen solely because of Citizens For A Better Buckeye and we can not take full credit for this. Did we have something to do with these changes? Absolutely!
After considering the five reasons mentioned, the recall seemed to be a small piece of the puzzle and not the big picture we the Citizens For A Better Buckeye are trying to solve.
As we grow in size and begin to spread our roots into the town, it has become ever so clear that the need for swift and relevant action and a clear communications is far more valuable than to seek out small and short sighted victories. Citizens For A Better Buckeye has made an unpopular decision with the altruistic motive to achieve what many see as unbelievable...a better Buckeye! It is true! At the moment, many do not believe that Buckeye can be an awesome place to live. We, Citizens For A Better Buckeye believes it is possible!
Do you?
Please let us know, send me an e-mail!
I'd love to read the thoughts and ideas you have!
Citizens For A Better Buckeye thanks everyone for their patience and valuable support!
Jorge Buckeye Resident - jfcfabb@gmail.com
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