Dear Editor:
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First, I would like to point out that I have attended many meetings among them being: Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Mayor/Manager’s, Arizona Town Hall, Government Services Administration (GSA) as well as others and I have held Ward meetings. I have met with members from Industrial Development Authority (IDA), Douglas International Port Authority (DIPA), Douglas Regional Economic Development Corporation (DREDC) and have toured Maquillas and spoken with officials in Agua Prieta. Also I have supported and attended functions sponsored by the Mexican Consulate of which Mayor Gomez [a staunch supporter of Mr. Lopez] did not attend!
Any meetings I may have missed were well attended by other Council members and City Staff and therefore the City was well represented. Furthermore, it is my belief that mere attendance at public meetings is not always the most productive use of time.
In regards to the Finance Committee resolution; our City Administrative and Legal department determined that the City’s interests would be better served by cutting ‘red tape’ to reduce micromanaging from those who opposed progress and therefore produced a resolution which more accurately reflected what had been the actual practice for years while retaining meeting scheduling flexibility and maintaining valued input from the public. This resolution was passed by a majority of the Committee members and by a majority of the Council!
Let me point out that Douglas was one of the few Arizona cities that weathered the recession without layoffs or furloughs and our city continues to combat unemployment by partnering with private enterprises such as the ACCT Call Center which currently employs over 500 people. Due to very competent financial diligence the City is in good shape as we move forward. I am certainly amenable to revisiting the Finance Committee resolution to improve its function but the need to prevent negative political influences from limiting the City’s progress is paramount.
Mr. Lopez perceives that I am responsible for many injustices and makes wild, baseless and irresponsible claims. He seems to ignore the fact that all of these actions were passed by a majority of the Council and so it is simply asinine to try to place blame on me. Just because Mr. Lopez disagrees with my positions does not make him right and me wrong!
The fact is that this recall is being pushed because I have defeated Mr. Lopez in two previous elections and his second recall attempt was tossed out by a Superior Court Judge for Mr. Lopez’ inability to follow simple rules and instructions; Secondly because some of my supporters may have also supported the recall of Mayor Gomez so this is just an attempt at ‘payback’.
Once again I will state that I respect the dignity of all people and will continue to work for best interests of Ward 2 and the community of Douglas. The record shows that Mr. Lopez and others have perpetrated false attacks on me in the hope of defaming my character and turning public opinion against me at Council meetings and in the media for over two years.
In spite of this and in the spirit of the Easter Season I forgive them and will let our civic record of accomplishments speak for itself!
Sincerely,
Mitch Lindemann
Comments
Smiley wrote on May 17, 2012 9:49 AM:
All this childish behavior by Douglas' leaders makes me glad I no longer live there. Doesn't necessarily mean I dont like the CITIZENS, business' history of that town.
Sorry if you took my statement the wrong way, but I just do not like all that has happened to that town in the last 5 - 10 years. "
To Smiley wrote on May 14, 2012 11:01 PM:
Nice To See... wrote on May 14, 2012 10:58 AM:
It’s finally nice to see an educator retire on their terms… Head up and a slow stroll out the door and not like a recent “tenured teacher” running towards the door with their tail between their legs!! "
Smiley wrote on May 14, 2012 10:16 AM:
Thank God I no longer live there. You all need to grow up. Leave your office.....all of you. Nobody likes watching out leaders argue, dig up dirt on each other......You all need a reality check, or a good butt-whoopin for screwing our city over by your childlike attitudes. Im ashamed my parents still live there and place their trust in clowns like yourselves. "
fed up wrote on May 10, 2012 12:58 PM:
its no secret either wrote on May 9, 2012 11:33 AM:
its too bad... wrote on May 9, 2012 8:05 AM:
YO Supporter wrote on May 6, 2012 3:17 PM:
Regardless what they said... The fact is Mitch resigned before the attorneys office responded. Why did he quit? Was he concerned because he has a record of abusing students? People who have done nothing do not give up, they fight... "
to fed up ... wrote on Apr 26, 2012 9:30 AM:
Supporter of Mr. Lindemann ... wrote on Apr 25, 2012 1:14 PM:
The truth about Lopez is that he was a 'Labor Buster' with PD. He was busting the Union in those days and now he will lie and stop at nothing to get elected. It is shameful that Mayor Gomez and the others are this deceitful with their going door to door. Lopez can't even spell on his signs and he thinks he can be a City leader?!
The people pushing this recall are just as guilty of lies and deceit. They are not honest. Someday they will have to explain their unchristian like actions. "
fed up wrote on Apr 24, 2012 6:34 PM:
Happy wrote on Apr 18, 2012 6:39 PM:
bulldog11 wrote on Apr 14, 2012 1:22 PM:
sending prayers,
- Lindemann Supporter in Ward 4 "