Dysfunctional County Supervisors Clash Over Refinancing
County supervisors Ed King and Mary Rose Wilcox have stalled a $25 million debt refinancing amid allegations of impropriety and conflicts. Phoenix officials pulled bids as the bid winner Rauser Pierce Reisnes withdrew, leaving the county racing against a budget deadline. The dispute risks higher costs and further instability for Maricopa County taxpayers.
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Maricopa County
Ed King
Mary Rose Wilcox
King
Northwest Valley
Wilcox
Phoenix
East Valley
Jerry Colangelo
Hun
Betsey Bayless
Pea Hislop, Staley & Given
Bayless
King and Wilcox
Rauscher Pierce Reisnes Inc
Phoenix City
Tom Raches
John Katsenes
Rausche
Wilcox and
Big shoes to fill in Legislature in Mesa region
The Mesa area faces major turnover as District 21 and District 29 lawmakers depart. Leslie Whiting Johnson, Matt Salmon, Lela Steffey, and Pat Blake leave notable legacies of conservatism and pragmatism. Replacements must balance strong ideology with legislative effectiveness to avoid labeling Mesa as hosting wackos.
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Leslie Whiting Johnson
Mesa
Johnson
District 21
Matt Salmon
District 29
Lela Steffey
Pat Blake
East Valley
Jerry Gillespie
Salmon
Stan Barnes
Blake
Steffey
Jim Stapley Voted For Informed Mesa Leadership
A letter praising Jim Stapley for keeping informed after election to Mesa City Council. The writer commends his ongoing attendance at meetings and urges Mesa voters to support him on Tuesday.
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Jim Stapley
Mesa
Jim
Jack Fischer
Noted Support for Joan Payne on Council Election
Voter endorsement cites Payne as a mother focused on children and families with experience in raising kids and a desire for a woman’s perspective on the council. Support also highlights her strong backing of small business and local enterprise as reasons to elect her.
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Joan Payne
Saendance
Council
Mesa election turnout March 29 draws zero voters
The Mesa election held on March 29 saw no voters cast ballots, prompting remarks from ACTION Mesa praising progress and urging continued civic engagement led by Chairman.
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Mesa
Payne's party ties spur concerns in local race
In a tight campaign, Payne's political affiliations draw scrutiny while supporters urge voters to turn out for Fellner. The race centers on local governance and candidate stances as election day nears.
Mesa Council Needs Lam In Of One Of
A terse local item notes Mesa city council faces a need or request involving a lam in of one of its departments. The brief hints at a municipal staffing or supply issue without detailing names or timelines.
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County Supervisors
Berry’s
Michael A. Laosa
Sanford Schwartz
Jeffrey C. Bruce
Aia M
Stapley Supporter
Action Mesa
Payne
Fellner Mesa
Mesa Council
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