When did Cave Creek go from a preservationist community to an opportunistic community?
Ask yourself how we went from a rural living desert community to a recreational destination designated by metal trail system signs “planted” all over residential streets, IN front of our yards and homes? Signage detracting from natural desert vegetation. Signage directing others into our neighborhoods.
More signage than many State Parks. With the VERY nearby 2,154 acre Spur Cross Conservation Area, why some in governance felt more destination trail systems across our front yards necessary. To that signage litter is the addition of numerous wildlife crossing signs. Was it too logical to post ONE sign on each thoroughfare street stating Wildlife crossing next 5 miles? I’m finally understanding the four year residential street repairs wait list (two years to get on the next list, two additional years for repairs completion). IMHO excess signage is a misappropriation of tax monies that should be used for the residents of Cave Creek.
Ever ask yourself how we arrived at Cookie Cutter home developments on main street, why developments were allowed without requiring building Commercial buffers, why special use permits onto residential side streets happened, why the extreme water debt for a 4,334 customer base without a larger water allowance, why the LONGEST on council, support longer four year term limits?
During Desert Foothills Library Meet The Candidates, Council members Dusty Rhoades and Tom Augherton said gathering petition signatures was easy, allowing for meaningful conversations with people they represent. I spoke with Mayoral candidate Jim Grubb and council candidate Julie Goldammer both saying the same about community interaction, while wanting citizen input for our town. Candidate Alex Nadesan, describing himself a preservationist. All noteworthy.
These five with their best interest for Cave Creek, have my vote.
Respectfully,
Terry Webb
Cave Creek
