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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUPPORT AMANTE LETTERP O NAIOP 1 B' A •~CAI CNAIT~It ~g SOUTH COAST APARTMENT ASSOCIATION n r ,.u~~. or ~~., cmroin,: np.a ,~..,.i nava.~~~.r.~ -~ PWR :. .I, ..i5'.:S`AX i0.tHVJ C/oF ACfCM` ~.~~ 1~ April 5, 2011 City Council City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92780 Cotulcil Members, r~ `\ ORANGE COUNTY I~U~INftiS C(~)UNCII orange rounry automobile dealers assodation Jir/ifra4inq (~t 9nrirub f~m• X(ore ": ~knr~0 4/em~r On behalf of the members of our collective organizations, we are writing today to address the Council on a matter of great concern. As noted in local news stories, there is a small group of politically motivated individuals that have stated their intention to attempt a recall effort against Mayor Jerry Amante. On behalf of the members of a very concerned business community, we are disappointed that a few individuals have taken it upon. themselves to disrupt the well-run city of'1'ustin. The groups represented on this letter account for nearly every sector of the business community in Tustin and greater Orange County. Our organizations have come together to farm a coalition in support of Mayor Jerry Amante. During his service to the residents and business of Tustin, Mayor Amante has displayed strong leadership, prudent fiscal conservatism, a dedication to the safety of Tustin's residents, and a steadfast commitment to the economic prosperity of Tustin's businesses, as well as to the quality of life throughout Orange County Mayor Amante was first elected to office in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. During that time he has served the people of Tustin by helping to shepherd the city through devastating economic challenges. Leadership requires that difficult decisions be made, despite the d level of popularity ar poll results. We expect vur elected leaders to govern, but should not then punish them far doing so if outcomes da not meet individual agendas. Citizens have the right to voice objections at Council meetings. A recall at this time seems more like an abuse of the process first established to remove elected officials who had committed some malfeasance short of criminal activity. Mayor Amante has set the City of Tustin on a course that will help lead the way far our County's economic recovery. It is unforhmate that the distraction of a recall has been raised. This sets a bad precedent for future leaders who want to only be popular and not make the hard decisions of office. It also sets Tustin on a rudderless course. Municipal recall efforts are divisive, expensive, and extremely destructive to communities like Tustin. The business community is hapeftrl that the voters of Tustin will see through the partisan politics of a "vocal minority". We urge the residents of Tustin to reject this misguided attempt to recall your respected Mayor. Sincerely, ,. ,~ •, . Bryan M. Starr Chief Executive Officer BIA Orange Cow~ty ~~qL Kate Klimow VP of Government and Community Affairs Orange County Business Council ~~~~ Phil Hawkins Executive Vice President Pacific West Association of Realtors Vickie Talley Director of Legislative Affairs NAIOP SoCal Commercial Real Estate Development Association . - - __ V John Tomlinson President Apartment Association of Orange County Judith A. Logan Executive Vice President South Coast Apartment Association john Sackrison Executive Director OC Automobile Dealers Association