Brown/Marchione: A message to Maricopa’s mayor
This editorial is written to Maricopa’s Mayor, Anthony Smith, in response to his comments, which appeared in the Friday, August 20th edition of the Maricopa Monitor, page 2, in an article titled “Councilmember ‘retracts’ letter to media.”
The Mayor’s statement:
“When one council member or members of that body go and try to get information on their own without the encouragement or official portion of the council, then sometimes communications and results can get kind of screwed up.”
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SB1070 opponents protest outside Phoenix jail
What started out as a lunch appointment in downtown Phoenix turned into a protest outside the Fourth Avenue Jail.
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County Attorney responds to SB1070 decision
Statement from Pinal County Attorney James P. Walsh:
Yesterday’s decision by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton blocked key provisions of Arizona’s new criminal immigration law, popularly know as SB 1070, while allowing other portions of SB 1070 to go into effect today.
The key provisions which cannot be enforced unless the Court’s ruling is changed or overruled include the new state crimes of failing to complete or carry an alien registration card and trying to secure work while not a legal resident. The basis for the ruling was that the enjoined parts of the new law were in an area preempted by federal law. The Court’s Preliminary Injunction will remain in effect until a trial on the merits unless it is appealed by the State of Arizona in which case the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals could reverse, uphold or modify the decision.
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Arizona’s open primary means independents can choose a ballot
FLORENCE – Candidates for election have filed their petitions, which means the election season is off and running. The Primary election is August 24, 2010. In the primary, voters will decide the nominees who will appear on the ballots in November’s election.
Pinal County Recorder Laura Dean-Lytle says that people are still asking questions about the Open Primary law enacted by the voters in 1998. The law allows people who are registered as an Independent to request a Democrat, Republican or Green Party ballot, including early voting ballots.
As of press date, voter registrations in Pinal County break down as follows:
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McCain contributes to sheriffs’ defense fund
U.S. Senator John McCain knows what it’s like to be on the front lines. And he’s giving a big boost to those on the front lines right now . . . in the fight against illegal immigration.
After hearing of the Legacy Foundation’s effort to raise money and provide legal defense to Arizona county sheriffs Paul Babeu and Larry Dever from the ACLU and future suits from the US Dept of Justice, McCain pledged a $5,000 contribution to the cause.
And McCain is encouraging all American citizens who want to stop illegal immigration and support a secure border to follow his lead and support these law enforcement leaders who need the help more than ever. Both high profile Sheriffs advised and appeared with Senators McCain and Jon Kyl in Washington when unveiling their 10-Point Border Secutity Plan.
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Pearce to speak in support of local Senate candidate
Maricopa resident Steve Smith, candidate for Arizona State Senate, will be holding a “Meet and Greet” mixer this Friday at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado.
State Senator Russell Pearce, author of immigration bill SB 1070, will be speaking at the event as will House of Representatives candidate John Fillmore. Maricopa Mayor Anthony Smith will also be in attendance.
The event will be held in The Duke’s Silver Spur Restaurant from 6:45 to 9:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided along with food and drink specials for all who attend. The event is open to the public.
The Duke is located at 42660 West Rancho El Dorado Parkway.
Martin: National Guard are soldiers not bureaucrats
This past week, Dean Martin questioned President Obama’s commitment to securing our southern border. Just weeks after Homeland Secretary Napolitano made the outrageous claim that the southern border is “as secure as it’s ever been,” President Obama has now ordered 1,200 troops to the southern border.
“As long as Secretary Napolitano in charge, I have little confidence President Obama’s recent token attempt to secure the border by claiming the National Guard might be deployed,” said Martin. “The mission as defined by the President is unclear, and Secretary Napolitano thinks the southern border is already secure.”
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Marchione, Gusse to join Farrell on Council
After almost a week’s wait, final results are now in for the March 18th municipal elections in Maricopa.
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Over 400 attend local Tea Party
The Maricopa Republican Club hosted its first Tea Party at Pacana Park on Sunday, May 16th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Over 400 people attended the event to hear a line-up of speakers talk about limited government, fighting tax increases, state’s rights and sovereignty, and taking back our Republic.
The speakers included JD Hayworth, Sheriff Paul Babeu, Don Goldwater, Lance Hurley (portraying Patrick Henry), Pinal County Republican Party Chairman Marty Hermanson, Tom Jenney (Americans for Prosperity), John Fillmore, State Representative Frank Pratt, Brenda Hermanson, Mike Robertson, George Farrell, and Jerry Hunt.
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Farrell, Marchione lead in City Council vote
Edward Farrell and Alan Marchione appear headed for victory in the race for Maricopa City Council according to vote counts released late last night.
Farrell garnered the most votes, as he did in the March Primary Election, with 2142, or 20.77%. Marchione was running a strong second with 1920, or 18.62%. The third Council seat was too close to call with Farrell’s fellow incumbent, Brent Murphree, trailing Julia Romero-Gusse by 18 votes and only leading Bridger Kimball by 7 votes.
Maricopa’s Proposition 400, which would increase Mayor’s term of office from two years to four, was also too close to call with the yes votes also leading by 7.
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