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Posted by Jim Ferman on October 17th, 2008I am really beginning to get upset with the Wickenburg Sun and its editorial practices. They are very quick to accept letters printed in their entirety praising the candidates of their choice who are running for the local representative positions. When I write a letter perhaps critical of their candidate, I have seen time and again how they take special exception to their guidelines and edit out what they don’t want to be seen.
This past week I sent a letter to the editor where I offered up some advice and commentary on what I believe were some of Mayor Ron Badowski’s …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on August 25th, 2008I am very concerned about the Sept. 2nd Wickenburg Town Council and Mayoral election. I am concerned that my fellow citizens will avoid becoming involved in this very important contest.
I firmly believe that a strong Chamber of Commerce is not only beneficial to Wickenburg, but is very important to the careful future expansion of our town. But, when is the Chamber doing its job and when is it overly extending its boundaries and becoming too controlling? The Chamber has been way too involved in this election, in my humble opinion.
The Chamber receives a very healthy amount of money from the …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on March 21st, 2007Webmaster Note: We’re reprinting this letter to the editor by Jim Ferman as a service to the community, particularly for those residents and visitors who do not read The Wickenburg Sun, where it originally appeared. This reprint is with the permission of the author. – Maria
Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to Councilman John Zerby’s Feb. 28th letter to the editor, in which he states that none of the “Loud Minority” was in attendance at the recent Town Council Retreat. I, for one, was out of town working and was unable to attend. Of all people, Mr. Zerby …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on January 12th, 2007Webmaster Note: The following letter was written by Jim Ferman and submitted to the Wickenburg Sun for publication. The Sun refused to print it, despite the fact that it was written by a knowledgeable career pilot and raises some very important safety and liability concerns. What else is the Sun hiding from the public?
I am very concerned about the Hermosa Ranch development plan that has been approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Town Council. Well-informed, knowledgeable citizens have stood up at these meetings and voiced their concerns about the houses being built so close to …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on October 30th, 2006I was warned that as election day approached, the opposition (in this case the old guard, good-old-boy network) would increase the pressure by attempting to begin a smear campaign against me.
On Friday, October 27, at 10 AM there was a knock at my front door and it was Lyle Murdock, the Wickenburg Building Inspector. Since he has been involved in an ROC case against a couple of contractors who bungled a job in our back yard, he has been over here numerous times in the last 2 years, and I thought this was just a follow-up visit in conjunction with …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on September 29th, 2006I would like to thank the voters of Wickenburg for taking the time and effort to get out and vote on September 12th and I am very proud of the voter turnout we had here. It shows me that people are concerned about our town’s future. I am sincerely humbled and honored by the votes you cast for me. The sole reason I became involved in Wickenburg’s politics was because of my love for this town. I stand to gain nothing financially from any discussion or vote I might participate in. I want to see Wickenburg thrive in …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on May 14th, 2006When a responsible individual becomes concerned that elected officials are not properly representing their constituents, he approaches the town to file a referendum. While doing so he asks for guidance in order to properly fill in the blanks, dot the I’s and cross the T’s. Mr. Ray Johns approached the town’s staff and simply followed the direction given to him. He used the form that was provided to him and completed the paperwork. This petition was submitted in exactly the same manner that the previous referendum (Prop 421) was. It was readily accepted by the …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on March 21st, 2006The town council vote on the Ringwood/Country Club rezoning request is now history and while I believe the new plan is acceptable and in good taste, I believe a larger problem has emerged from this issue. I am very concerned about the message the town council is sending to the voters of Wickenburg.
Public record now affords us a clear view of the path the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Town Council and Mayor followed to arrive at their final approval of the Ringwood project. It is a journey which very clearly demonstrates a complete and total disregard for the public input …
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Posted by Jim Ferman on February 28th, 2006I stumbled upon this website in my search for information for a speech I was writing to present at the upcoming Wickenburg Town Council meeting on Monday, March 6th.
I am so glad to see that there are other concerned citizens who truly care about the direction our special little town is headed. I think most of us moved here originally because we wanted to live in a place where there was open space, little pollution and friendly neighbors.
It’s true that Arizona is growing by leaps and bounds and that growth is inevitable. I don’t have a problem with that as long …
Continue reading “Upcoming Council Meeting Can Decide Wickenburg's Future“
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