‘Control the water, control ... ”

My intent for this letter originally was to address the issues surrounding the “more intense use” of the T.C. Thorensen property A.K.A. Julie Terry property to those of us that have been here longer than four years. There is a group of active concerned citizens persistent in mentoring the movement on this property. It is extremely important, and a pressing issue for our community, vision, development and well being. The ongoing problem here is spin, lies, short memories and deceit at town hall, but this must wait for another letter, because there is a more pressing issue at hand that involves the same underhanded tactics.

The town manager of Cave Creek is involved in behind-the-scenes negotiations with the developer of a massive subdivision on Continental Mountain. Why? This is for the purpose of providing water, so a subdivision can be built ... what a concept for a preservation community.

Thank goodness there is a small group of active, concerned citizens who are taking on this issue. They need your help, fellow Creekers, to stop the wholesale, giving away of our water resources.

I heard the mantra from the present council and their community thugs during the time of water company negotiations ... “control the water, control our destiny.” Is our destiny to ruin our neighborhoods with massive water tanks to supply sprawling development in the county north of us? If you don’t think so, I suggest you show up at the town council meeting on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. and tell your elected officials what you want.

Inform yourself. Check out The Desert Advocate’s coverage of this issue this week and previous weeks. We have a number of informed property owners that have taken the time to lay out the facts. If you need history and letters written by others, e-mail me; I will forward them to you. This is not crying wolf ... this is a real threat to our quality of life, property values, businesses and environment.

Shea Stanfield
Former Cave Creek Councilwoman

Shea85331@yahoo.com