Letter to the Editor | AZ Daily Sun | March 4, 2010
To the editor: In the face of such impending economic predictions for Flagstaff as found in the article titled “Burke: Flag still hasn’t hit bottom” (Feb. 26), we should be asking ourselves who would be the most experienced and best prepared mayoral candidate to handle this anticipated economic crisis?
Kara Kelty is that person. During her tenure on the City Council, Kelty was instrumental in procuring the necessary resources to establish the Northern Arizona Center for Emerging Technologies, which has created upwards of 80 well-paying jobs. Additionally, Kelty supports increased City of Flagstaff involvement in the Aspen Place at Sawmill, which has been transformed from a polluted brownfield to a tastefully done development. Kelty’s support for Aspen Place demonstrates her recognition that in the long-term, it will serve as an important tax-revenue generator and job creator.
