I began writing Carefree Truth at the beginning of the failed recall attempt on our Mayor in an effort to provide accurate information.  Even before the recall, many people were exposed solely to very negative accounts of our Town and its administration.  

    The Maricopa Association of Government has historically considered Carefree the benchmark for excellence.  Our Town Councils and staff have done an excellent job.  We are not only solvent but have the 3rd largest cash reserve of any town in Arizona that has 5000 or fewer residents, with over $6,000,000 in the bank.  Due to responsible management, Carefree was in the black at the end of the 2009/2010 fiscal year, a claim not many governments can make. 

    I love our Town and have been involved in the inner workings of it for enough years to have a good understanding of the history and facts.  My husband, Herbert, began attending Council meetings with me, filming them and producing YouTube video clips so that those who are not able to attend can see first hand the Council dynamics.  These clips are available in the more recent text issues and on our Audio/Video tab.

    Herbert, who created and maintains our website, is interested in Green technology.  The website contains a Green Initiative tab which features links to interesting scientific articles and highlights a number of local "Green" businesses.  There are also many lovely photos, so take a look at that section too.

Lyn Hitchon