tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post4251338802110695493..comments2024-02-25T09:45:56.860-08:00Comments on Mineral Museum Madness: Does the Arizona Historical Society have any friends?Dickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17717447541461745969noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post-620475902856854742015-05-03T13:21:45.568-07:002015-05-03T13:21:45.568-07:00So who is the head accountant of the Arizona Histo...So who is the head accountant of the Arizona Historical Society? Questions should be pointed to that person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post-70667246968197327392015-05-02T21:45:32.351-07:002015-05-02T21:45:32.351-07:00Then as a taxpayer I want to see all of the paperw...Then as a taxpayer I want to see all of the paperwork on this purchase! Were all rules and regulations followed. If the amount spent was over a certain amount then bids must be made. I want Bill Ponder to make an explanation to the Board. Or maybe head of accounting for the agency needs to make an accounting for all of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post-33705074852982521862015-05-02T16:26:14.942-07:002015-05-02T16:26:14.942-07:00Lobbyists are going to get a bad name as this whol...Lobbyists are going to get a bad name as this whole mess is reviewed over a veto that didn't make sense to many. Shouldn't a lobbyist be held to high standards of ethical conduct when advocating for a client? The AHS lobbyist seems to be supporting the false information that AHS personnel are making about their misguided attempt to get a high end or classy museum to replace the Mining and Mineral Museum. It would seem that the AHS lobbyist should have been steering them to avoid the poor and short-sighted decisions that were made and have yet to be explained by AHS. During the hearings, where no one from the public spoke for AHS, a Mr. Luther from R & R Partners seemed rather uncomfortable and meekly commented that all AHS got was two plans, (both expensive Gallagher ones.)<br />The idea that AHS should be allowed to use the building for a reception center for lobbyists is not an appropriate use of state money or buildings. Lobbyists are hired by companies and if they need a meeting place, the companies should provide it. Above all, children and students should not be the victims of this kind of warped thinking and action. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post-29316490400161328032015-05-02T14:58:03.886-07:002015-05-02T14:58:03.886-07:00Taxpayers are paying for the lobbyists.
According ...Taxpayers are paying for the lobbyists.<br />According to the August 2002 Auditor Generals report, there were multiple violations of State procurement regulations when the AHS contracted with R&R Partners.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717447541461745969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994988846355883285.post-49928275670177444982015-05-02T13:42:04.086-07:002015-05-02T13:42:04.086-07:00If they are being paid then who is paying? The tax...If they are being paid then who is paying? The taxpayers? And if the taxpayers are paying for this contract then who were the other bidders? Were State of Arizona procurement regulations followed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com