VOT ER’S GUIDE

Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Of primary importance Upcoming election features some notable contests

DEBRA MORTON GELBART redistricting to face criticism and maps in April. Five of the redrawn Contributing Writer challenge from individuals or groups congressional districts are concentrated in unhappy with proposed new maps. But in metropolitan Phoenix. This Voter’s Guide is he upcoming primary election in 2011 in Arizona, the process proved to be focusing on the four Greater Phoenix-based — set for Aug. 28 — will be the first especially contentious. The commission congressional districts with the most Jewish T time since 2002 that voters encounter crashed into the wrath of the voters — 6, 7, 8 and 9. newly configured U.S. congressional and state state’s Republicans when it With the 2010 census, Arizona legislative districts. The process of redistricting released its draft congressional gained a congressional seat has been a challenging task this election cycle, map last October. In November, and will send nine elected one that has been fraught with roadblocks. Gov. Jan Brewer fired the representatives to Washington Arizona’s Independent Redistricting commission’s chair, Colleen in January 2013. Before that can Commission is the entity charged with redrawing Mathis, for what Brewer called happen, however, the primary the state’s political map and chaired by someone “gross misconduct.” Brewer’s election is presenting a substantial not affiliated with either the Democratic or move was approved by the state hurdle for candidates in three key Republican Party. The commission was created Senate. Less than three weeks federal races. after voters approved a proposition in 2000 later, the Arizona Supreme Court shifting power from the State Legislature to overturned the firing and ordered a new bipartisan independent body to redraw Mathis reinstated. political boundaries every 10 years. The U.S. Justice Department It’s not unusual for those responsible for approved the final congressional and legislative See “Of primary” on Page S12 S12 – Voter’s Guide/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — July 27, 2012

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Continued from Page S11 “It’s not necessarily a bad thing to the elector- Ober said two races in Arizona especially may ate if a candidate doesn’t have traditional political affect other races, because of how they could galva- experience,” Hamer said. “A strong candidate with- nize the Hispanic community. The U.S. Senate and Colleagues become opponents out a voting record can have an advantage.” Maricopa County sheriff’s races, with attention on Reconfigured congressional boundaries have “After the primary, the race in District 9 has the immigration, could encourage a higher than normal resulted in two current freshman congressmen fac- potential to become fiercely contested by outside voter turnout, he said. ing off against each other in one redrawn district. interests on both sides,” said Ron Ober, a long- Even though many legislative districts don’t have The geographically extensive redrawn 6th Con- time political strategist who is the president of competitive races in this primary election, check gressional District covers central Phoenix and its Policy Development Group, a Phoenix government out our enhanced online Voter’s Guide for mini-pro- northeast suburbs, including Scottsdale and Para- relations and crisis communications firm. As to files of candidates in the Maricopa County districts dise Valley. Rep. (first elected the outcome of the District 9 primary in both the Jewish voters care most about, so that you can be two years ago in District 5) and Rep. Democratic and Republican fields, Ober wouldn’t introduced to at least some of the candidates in (elected in District 3) are both Republicans running make a prediction, suggesting that almost all of the your district. We’re focusing on legislative districts in this district. According to townhall.com, the con- candidates have the potential to win. 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28. Only two Arizona Sen- servative is calling this primary Hamer agrees. “You’ve got impressive, cred- ate races within those districts — the Democratic race the most watched Republican congressional ible candidates on both sides,” he said, adding and Republican primaries in District 24 — feature contest in the country. that although the district has “a Democratic tilt,” opponents. In all of the rest that we’re covering, the How did two members of the state’s congressio- he doesn’t believe the Democratic winner of the Democratic and Republican candidates for Arizona nal delegation from the same party come to oppose primary will easily win in the general election. Senate are cruising to unopposed victory in the each other in the primary? With redistricting, every “I think the Republican field in CD 9 is strong,” primary election. But until now, you may not have incumbent congressman is placed into a newly Hamer said, citing former Paradise Valley Mayor known much about them. numbered district. At the time the maps were Vernon Parker’s visibility, Schandlbauer’s CIA redrawn, Quayle’s home was located (just barely) experience and the military and business back- inside the 9th. But he decided to run in the 6th, grounds of former Chandler City Councilman Mar- where two-thirds of his current constituents live. tin Sepulveda, Rogers (a retired Air Force pilot) and Early voting begins Aug. 2 Grantham (an Air National guard pilot). He now lives in District 6, but there is no constitu- You can cast your ballot beginning Thursday, tional requirement that a candidate live in the dis- Aug. 2. To find out what congressional and trict where he or she runs; candidates are required Senate challengers similar legislative districts you’re in, paste this only to live in the state they will represent. Two Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat address into your browser: http://tinyurl.com/ “It’s going to be a very close primary race in getdistrict. Type in your address and the site District 6,” said Glenn Hamer, the former executive now held by retiring Sen. , R-Ariz., are in a competitive bid made more uncomfortable for them will give you the information. director of the state Republican Party. “Both Quayle To request an early ballot, visit http:// and Schweikert had a strong freshman term, and because they are alike in several ways. Wil Cardon, a successful businessman and lifetime resident tinyurl.com/web-elections and click on there is a lot of enthusiasm for both candidates. “Request an Early Ballot” on the right side of The outcome of that race is very much in doubt.” of the East Valley, is challenging Rep. , a successful politician and lifetime resident of the page. You can also request to be placed on Arizona. Both are conservative, Mormon residents the permanent early voting list at this Web The new 9 of Mesa and attend the same neighborhood church. address. You can request an early ballot by mail as The 9th District is relatively narrow geographi- Each has five children. Each is running television late as Aug. 14. All early ballots must be in the cally but winds through a chunk of the Valley commercials suggesting that he is more conserva- hands of an elections worker by 7 p.m. Election that includes five cities and stretches from Peoria tive than his opponent. Day, Aug. 28. If you plan to mail your early Avenue in Phoenix on the north to Pecos Road in One of them will face Democrat ballot, drop it in a mailbox no later than Aug. Chandler on the south. in the fall. Carmona is a Tucson-based medical doc- 23 to make sure it reaches elections officials In the 9th district, three popular Democrats (two tor and former U.S. surgeon general. He is running by Aug. 28. of whom are Jewish) are vying for their party’s unopposed in his primary after David Ruben, also If you wish to vote early in person, you must nomination in that congressional race: Andrei a medical doctor, and Don Bivens, a lawyer and go to an early voting location by Aug. 24 at 5 Cherny, the immediate past chair of the Arizona former state Democratic Party chair, dropped out of p.m. To see a list of early voting locations in Democratic Party; , the Arizona the race. Maricopa County, visit http://tinyurl.com/ Senate minority leader; and , an Ober said it’s not a foregone conclusion that a earlyvotesites. If you prefer to vote on Election author and another highly visible leader of the Republican will capture the open Senate seat in the Day but are not sure of your polling place, political minority when she was in the Arizona Sen- general election. “The combination of how nasty the paste this address into your browser: http:// ate. Cherny and Schapira both have been profiled Republican primary has become and the dynamic tinyurl.com/poll-locator. Make sure you bring in Jewish News recently (“Heated primary race,” candidacy of Carmona means that this will be a a photo I.D. with you to your polling place. Jewish News, May 25). very tough race to predict in the fall.” If you’re a registered independent, you can Seven Republican candidates also are running in Hamer is confident that Flake will prevail. “The vote in the primary. You and the more than District 9. Four of them (Travis Grantham, Wendy Democrats have put up the best candidate they pos- 1 million other independents in the state Rogers, Leah Campos Schandlbauer and Jeff sibly could,” he said. “But I predict that Congress- don’t have to wait until the November general Thompson) have never before held elective office, man Flake will become Senator Flake.” election to cast a ballot. Even though as an which may prompt voters to question why more independent you can’t vote in the presidential politically experienced Republicans aren’t running Other races of interest preference elections held every four years, in in CD 9. “I think the incumbents who have been all other primaries you can simply request redistricted out of their seats didn’t want to com- We’ve also included mini-profiles of candidates whichever party ballot you prefer either as pete in District 9 because it is a pretty balanced dis- in the primary race for Corporation Commission, part of early voting or when you arrive at the trict between voters who are Democrats and those Maricopa County sheriff and the Scottsdale City polling place on Election Day. who are Republicans,” said Kim Fridkin, Ph.D., a Council. Six candidates are running for three seats You can download maps of the Congressional political science professor and interim director of on the Corporation Commission. In Scottsdale, and Legislative districts at the Independent the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona voters will choose three council members and a Redistricting Commission’s website by visiting State University. “Experienced Republicans prob- mayor. Eleven candidates are vying for the council http://tinyurl.com/az-maps. ably felt they could find more favorable districts seats and two people are challenging incumbent than 9 to run in.” Mayor Jim Lane. July 27, 2012 – JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX/Voter’s Guide – S13

U.S. Senate candidates Wil Cardon Richard Jeff Flake Clair Republican Carmona Republican Van Steenwyk Current occupation: CEO, Democrat Current occupation: U.S. Republican Cardon Group Current occupation: CEO, Representative, AZ CD 6 Current occupation: Talk www.wilcardon.com Canyon Ranch Health; www.jeffflake.com show host President, Canyon Ranch www.vanforussenate.com Q: What is your Institute Q: What is your position on foreign aid in general, www.carmonaforarizona.com position on foreign aid in general, Q: What is your position on for- and U.S. aid to Israel in particu- and U.S. aid to Israel in particu- eign aid in general, and U.S. aid to lar? Q: What is your position on for- lar? Israel in particular? A: Foreign aid should be given on a eign aid in general, and U.S. aid to A: I commit to ensuring that Israel A: Foreign Aid needs to be based case-by-case basis. Israel in particular? receives U.S. funding that’s vital to on what is best for the U.S. — not the I unequivocally support foreign A: Foreign aid to Israel is essen- the security of Israel and America U.N., SEATO, NATO and NAFTA. aid to Israel and I fully support the tial to our strategic interests in an and increasing aid by extending the The U.S. and Israel have been friends memorandum of understanding estab- increasingly volatile Middle East. 10-year assistance memorandum. and allies for many decades and lished between our countries to offer Israel is a strong ally of the U.S. in I also support the Iron Dome mis- without compromise this relationship security aid to Israel. As the next that critical region, and I support sile project. I have, however, opposed must continue. It would be my policy United States senator from Arizona, I continued aid to Israel. In general, foreign aid bills that include funding to be both friend and protector of will unequivocally support assistance I support foreign aid when it clearly for corrupt U.N. agencies and regimes Israel and ensure aid — military and for Israel. advances the domestic or foreign that work against security interests of otherwise. policy interests of the U.S. in an effi- America and Israel. cient and cost-effective manner. Candidates Sheila Bilyeu and Bryan Hackbarth did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News. Congressional candidates District 6 District 7

Ben Quayle A: I do not support current and Joe Cobb A: Comprehensive immigration previous proposals for comprehensive reform should be established at the Republican immigration reform as I feel they Libertarian federal level for uniformity across Current occupation: U.S. actually create more problems with Current occupation: our nation. To be the most effective Representative, AZ CD 3 our immigration system. I do not Retired economist and fair, it should address all aspects www.quayleforcongress. think there is much chance for any www.joecobb.com of the issue including border secu- com sort of immigration reform legisla- rity concerns, the needs of business, tion being introduced until serious Q: What is your Dream Act children, the current Q: What is your position on com- issues with border security are first position on comprehensive immi- citizenship process, undocumented prehensive immigration reform addressed. gration reform and what do you individuals and the impact on com- and what do you think the chances think the chances are of immi- munities directly affected, and should are of immigration-related leg- gration-related legislation being be a sustainable long-term solution. islation being introduced in the John Williamson introduced in the upcoming ses- upcoming session of Congress? sion of Congress? A: I believe that, first and fore- Democrat A: I am a strong supporter of most, we must stop the flow of illegal Current occupation: High comprehensive immigration reform, Democrat immigrants coming into the U.S. school English teacher particularly in regard to my desire to Current occupation: U.S. by securing our border. We cannot Website (through repeal the racist 1924 quota system Representative, AZ CD 4 further discussions of comprehensive Facebook): W John for immigration visas. There should www.edpastor.com Williamson for U S Congress 2012 immigration reform until we acknowl- not be quota limits on immigration edge the root of the problem. I am visas from different countries. The Q: What is your hopeful that Congress will address Q: What is your position on com- primary criterion ought to be to give position on comprehensive immi- the problem of illegal immigration prehensive immigration reform visas to individuals who will work, gration reform and what do you and legislation will be signed into law and what do you think the chances create and add to the United States’ think the chances are of immi- next Congress. are of immigration-related leg- economy. gration-related legislation being islation being introduced in the introduced in the upcoming ses- David upcoming session of Congress? Rebecca DeWitt sion of Congress? Schweikert A: I support such reform. We need, A: I believe in passing compre- among other things, a guest worker Democrat hensive immigration reform, which Republican program. A participant would work, Current occupation: includes a viable and fair guest Current occupation: U.S. say, three years, then, barring a Budget analyst worker program and a pathway to Representative, AZ CD 5 www.dewitt4congress.com www.davidschweikert.com significant criminal record, become legalization. The chances of immi- eligible to become a citizen. Dream gration-related legislation being Act-age young people should be Q: What is your introduced in the upcoming session of Q: What is your position on com- eligible to attend college, though position on comprehensive immi- Congress depend on what party is the prehensive immigration reform perhaps at a higher, though not gration reform and what do you majority in Congress. There would be and what do you think the chances exorbitant, tuition rate. Chances (are) think the chances are of immi- a better chance for reform if Demo- are of immigration-related leg- good; (it) may happen next Congress. gration-related legislation being crats are the majority. islation being introduced in the introduced in the upcoming ses- upcoming session of Congress? Candidates Matt Jette and Jack Anderson did not respond to requests sion of Congress? for information from Jewish News. See “Congressional” on Page S14 S14 – Voter’s Guide/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — July 27, 2012 Congressional candidates Continued from Page S13

District 8 District 9

Tony Gene Scharer Andrei Cherny Travis Grantham Passalacqua Democrat Democrat Republican Republican Current occupation: Current occupation: Current occupation: Current occupation: Senior Retired teacher Business consultant Business owner/Air operations manager www.gene4congress.org www.andreiforarizona.com National Guard pilot www.tonyp2012.com (coming soon) www.granthamfor congress.com Q: What is your Q: What is your position on com- Q: What is your position on com- position on comprehensive immi- Q: What is your position on com- prehensive immigration reform prehensive immigration reform gration reform and what do you prehensive immigration reform and what do you think the chances and what do you think the chances think the chances are of immi- and what do you think the chances are of immigration-related leg- are of immigration-related leg- gration-related legislation being are of immigration-related leg- islation being introduced in the islation being introduced in the introduced in the upcoming ses- islation being introduced in the upcoming session of Congress? upcoming session of Congress? sion of Congress? upcoming session of Congress? A: A sovereign nation has the A: I support comprehensive immi- A: I support comprehensive immi- A: I do not believe comprehensive right to choose to whom it grants gration reform that simultane- gration reform. According to a recent immigration reform can occur until citizenship. When people attempt to ously addresses border security and poll, 85 percent of Arizonans support we have a secure border. Until our take that right by illegal entry, they enforces our immigration laws in comprehensive reform that gives border is secure and illegal immi- unfairly compete with those seeking the workplace. As a practical mat- those willing to learn English, pay gration is stopped, the chances of citizenship through legal means. The ter, mass deportation is out of the their taxes and stay out of criminal immigration-related legislation being current immigration policy is unten- question from any standpoint, so the trouble a path to accepting the bur- introduced are very rare. We must able and needs to be reviewed for alternative is some sort of amnesty. dens and benefits of being a citizen enforce current federal law and secure ways to streamline and simplify the I don’t detect the political will neces- of our country. We need to bring that our border. process. Outright amnesty should not sary to take on this issue in the next consensus to Washington. be an option. Congress. Candidates Stephen Dolgos and did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News.

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David Schapira Martin Kyrsten Sinema Jeff Thompson Democrat Sepulveda Democrat Republican Current occupation: Republican Current occupation: Current occupation: Arizona State Senate Current occupation: Adjunct professor at Retired businessman Democratic leader Owner, Sepulveda Group www.jeffthompsonfor www.davidforaz.com www.sepulvedafor www.kyrstensinema.com congress.com congress.com Q: What is your position on com- Q: What is your position on com- Q: What is your position on com- prehensive immigration reform Q: What is your position on com- prehensive immigration reform prehensive immigration reform and what do you think the chances prehensive immigration reform and what do you think the chances and what do you think the chances are of immigration-related leg- and what do you think the chances are of immigration-related leg- are of immigration-related leg- islation being introduced in the are of immigration-related leg- islation being introduced in the islation being introduced in the upcoming session of Congress? islation being introduced in the upcoming session of Congress? upcoming session of Congress? A: We need comprehensive immi- upcoming session of Congress? A: For too long, Washington has A: Our current system attracts mil- gration reform that accomplishes four A: While I support legal immigra- failed to secure our border or fix our lions to come here illegally by giving things: We must bring undocumented tion, illegal immigration and the fail- broken immigration system. My posi- them free education, medical care, immigrants who have not committed ure to secure our border is a national tion: improve border security, create welfare and higher-paying jobs with any other crimes out of the shadows security threat. The U.S. must engage a market-based solution to meet the very few consequences. This costs and allow them to apply for legal the Mexican government to develop a demand for labor, and settle the sta- taxpayers billions of dollars each year. status; we should hold employers who comprehensive strategy to defeat the tus of millions of undocumented work- If elected, I will introduce legislation continue to knowingly hire undocu- narco-terrorists and human smug- ers — by offering a path to citizenship to encourage and reward legal immi- mented immigrants accountable; gling rings. We must be prepared to that requires undocumented workers gration and to enforce severe conse- we must secure the border; and we redeploy military resources to the to pay back taxes and fines and to quences for illegal immigration and should reform the legal immigration southern border as the mission in learn English. the hiring of illegals. system. Afghanistan draws down. Candidates Lisa Borowsky, Vernon Parker, Wendy Rogers and Leah Campos Schandlbauer did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News.

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Dear Friends: I would appreciate your support and vote for County Supervisor. You can learn more and get involved by visiting my website at www.VoteLesterPearce.com. To get yard signs, set up a meet and greet in your neighborhood or to obtain additional information, please call 480-421-8381 or 480-540-9777. Thank you! . Lester

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Arizona Corporation Scottsdale Commission candidates City Election

Robert ‘Bob’ Burns Paul Newman Republican Democrat Mayoral candidates Current occupation: Coordinator, Current occupation: Corporation governmental affairs for the Arizona Commissioner Drew Bernhardt Telemedicine Program www.paulnewmanaz.com www.corpcomm2012.com Republican Q: If elected, what is your Current occupation: Small-business owner, top priority for serving Arizona resi- former Marine Corps officer Q: If elected, what is your top priority www.drewbernhardtformayor.com for serving Arizona residents? dents? A: Arizona has the business climate and A: Arizona’s corporation commissioners Q: What is the most pressing issue natural resources to lead the nation in solar have a constitutional responsibility of estab- facing Scottsdale? energy. Making Arizona the solar state is a lishing just and reasonable rates and charges A: The over-development of our downtown with to be made and collected by public service unique economic opportunity that we must seize. Benefits will include job creation, a inconsistent and unnecessary increased density caused corporations. My top priority will be to protect by high-rise apartment buildings is creating more Arizona consumers and ratepayers while diversified electrical system, national and statewide energy independence and clean air. congestion, infrastructure costs and crime, as well providing a diverse portfolio of reliable energy as destroying the Scottsdale “brand.” This increased sources that are cost-effective and promote I am proud to be one of the highest-elected Jewish politicians in Arizona. density can be interpreted as a pretext for light rail up economic recovery and job creation. Scottsdale Road, which will devastate the businesses and neighborhoods that make our downtown special. Marcia Busching Susan Bitter Smith Democrat Republican Current occupation: Mediator and Current occupation: Vice President, Jim Lane arbitrator technical solutions/Executive www.marciaforarizona.com Director, AZ-NMCCA Republican www.corpcomm2012.com Current occupation: Mayor of Scottsdale www.lane4scottsdale2012.com Q: If elected, what is your top priority for serving Arizona resi- Q: If elected, what is your top priority dents? for serving Arizona residents? Q: What is the most pressing issue facing Scottsdale? A: My top priorities are to be your consumer A: Your vote for the Corporation Commis- watchdog and to champion Arizona’s right- sion may be the most important vote you cast A: We need to control expenses and balance the budget ful place as a leader in the development of in 2012, as commission decisions impact your without increasing taxes, make investments where solar and other renewable resources. Using daily cost of living. The Corporation Commis- appropriate to maintain Scottsdale’s brand and create my Arizona business, legal, community and sion sets the price you pay for gas, water and the best environment for our residents to thrive. We need family experiences, I will ensure that we have electricity. My priority, if elected, is to ensure to develop a general plan that solidly reflects the vision reasonable and fair utility rates and that we that Arizonans have access to affordable and of our residents, reform Scottsdale’s regulatory processes encourage job growth in Arizona. assured energy, gas and water resources. and complete the land purchases for the (McDowell Sonoran) Preserve with efficient use of available resources. Sandra Kennedy Republican Democrat Current occupation: Corporation Current occupation: Corporation Commissioner Commissioner John Washington www.corpcomm2012.com www.kennedyacc2012.com Republican Q: If elected, what is your Current occupation: Automotive design, com- Q: If elected, what is your munity advocate top priority for serving Ari- www.scottsdalecitizen.com top priority for serving Arizona resi- zona residents? dents? A: It has been a privilege to represent the Q: What is the most pressing issue A: My top priority is ensuring Arizona people of Arizona on the commission. I have facing Scottsdale? residents have reliable utility service that advocated for what I believe is essential to A: The budget is Scottsdale’s most serious problem. Our includes options to help the ratepayers miti- Arizona’s economic growth: clean, reliable mayor and council just approved a $7 million increase, gate rising energy costs. Those options should energy at the lowest possible cost. I have $1.3 billion in debt, $78 million in debt service and an $8 include renewable forms of energy such as aggressively fought securities fraud and pro- million deficit. This cascades into sacrificing city plan- solar and wind and cost-effective energy tected citizens’ retirement investments and ning and quality of life by chasing development revenue. efficiency programs. Renewable energy will will continue to work to secure power that is Eroding community character makes us less desirable for not only protect our environment, but can also affordable, abundant and reliable. serve as an economic engine for Arizona. residents and our primary industry, tourism. VOTE! Primary Election August 28, 2012 July 27, 2012 – JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX/Voter’s Guide – S17

Scottsdale City Election City Council candidates Denny A: Since my election in Guy Candidates Debra Komarnicki, Joe Meli and Christian Serena Brown 2008, the city has cut about did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News. $40 million in expenses while Phillips Democrat maintaining fiscally sound Republican Current budgets. We must shift our Current occupation: focus to growing revenues occupation: Sexton, through economic develop- Owner of Budget Shepherd of the ment projects, retail sales Mechanical LLC I’m Your Guy! Hills UCC and Scottsdale Unified www.scottsdaleadvocates.com School District Governing Board increases and tourism expan- vice president sion in order for Scottsdale to Q: What is the most www.dennybrownforscottsdale. maintain its premier city sta- pressing issue facing Guy Phillips com tus with top-quality services Scottsdale? Candidate for Q: What is the most press- and amenities. A: Your quality of life. It’s ing issue facing Scottsdale? time to vote out those who Scottsdale City Council • Lifelong resident A: I think the most pressing recently approved over 10,000 Eric • Family man issue is Scottsdale’s success. Luoma high-rise apartment units We need to watch the growth along Scottsdale Road, raised • Small business owner of some areas without losing Republican the debt ceiling by $280 mil- • Common sense values sight of others. There are Current lion, raised your rates and places in Scottsdale that need occupation: fees and raised your property positive focus, nurturing. President of taxes. If you want a resident- What is the first thing you look for in a candidate? Cactus Flower When development is over- friendly councilman who will Honesty? Integrity? Someone who will stand up for Florists stand firm for your rights abundant in certain areas, www.ericluoma.com you and fight for what’s right? that’s difficult. When certain and quality of life, then I’m Q: What is the most press- I’m your Guy! businesses are thriving but your Guy! ing issue facing Scottsdale? impacting neighborhoods, To learn more about me, please visit my website: A: The most important there are issues. We need an See ‘Scottsdale’ on Page S18 equality of focus. issues facing our city right www.scottsdaleadvocates.com now relate to our budget. email: [email protected] With a balanced and realis- Or call me at 480-560-6124 Bill tic budget, we can focus on Crawford projects that will increase Republican our revenues and add jobs to our market. I made strategic Thank you for your support! Current Honest Leadership occupation: decisions and led my company Paid for by Committee to Elect Guy Phillips Owner of through the most difficult Basic Training financial times in our recent Known for protecting in Scottsdale, fitness trainer/ history. I will take the same Scottsdale’s quality of life educator care with my city. through fiscal responsibility www.votebillcrawford.com and better city planning. Q: What is the most press- Joanne ing issue facing Scottsdale? ‘Copper’ A: The biggest issue is a mayor and council not Phillips responding to residents, forc- Independent ing unwanted developments Current on residential neighborhoods. occupation: This is demonstrated by the Educational poorly planned explosion of consultant John Washington Create job opportunities the bar district, incompatible www.copperphillips.com for with existing neighborhoods. Q: What is the most press- Provide quality education The bar issue is critical ing issue facing Scottsdale? Mayor of Scottsdale Advocate for the arts because of the detrimental, A: The greatest resource irreversible consequences any city has is its citi- www.ScottsdaleCitizen.com to Scottsdale’s downtown, zens. Yet, the Scottsdale AmandaReeve.com ultimately resulting in blight, Paid for by Committee to Elect Amanda Reeve City Council majority has Paid for by John Washington for Mayor crime, declining property val- devalued citizen input and ues and a tarnished image. involvement, negating citizen desires, values and opinions. Suzanne The citizen-created vision for Klapp the city has been lost, while developers’ profits dictate city Republican growth and development to Current the detriment of the quality occupation: of life, cultural values and Business owner, incumbent city brand of Scottsdale. councilwoman www.suzanneklapp.com Q: What is the most press- ing issue facing Scottsdale? Paid for by Committee to Elect Debra Komarnicki S18 – Voter’s Guide/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — July 27, 2012

Joanne Scottsdale City Election “Copper” Continued from Page S17 Phillips Virginia Korte Republican Current occupation: President/CEO of STARS (Scotts- dale Training and Rehabilitation Services, a non-profit The Citizens’ Voice for all of Scottsdale! organization Website: www.kortescottsdale.com

Citizens First Means Supporting: Q. What is the most pressing issue facing • Citizen-driven, respectful government • Neighborhood preservation Scottsdale? • Fiscal efficiency, transparency and • Our status as a world-class tourism destination A. Identify more diverse business prospects and work to accountability • Technology, health and medical service bring them here to build a broader-based economy. Revital- • Small business growth and vitality industries ize the McDowell Road Corridor and launch the city into a new era of economic development. Strengthen our long-term economy and preserve our day-to-day quality of life. City gov- Email: [email protected] • Website: www.copperphillips.com ernment can be more responsive to citizens, including taxpay- ers, neighborhoods and businesses. *** Endorsed by the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale (COGS) *** Paid for by JC Phillips Scottsdale 2012 Chris Schaffner Republican Current occupation: Account Manager for Milliken Website: www.SchaffnerforScottsdale.com

Q. What is the most pressing issue facing t Scottsdale? ec Sandra el A. There is a growing divide between city government and - residents. Our elected leaders have forsaken the interests of e residents as expressed in our original General Plan. Fortu- R nately, voters recently rejected the Council’s attempt to replace it with a developer-centric, character-destroying update. We Corporation Commission must refocus on the residents’ vision of a city dedicated to liv- Kennedy ability and supported by tourism. • Solar and Renewable Energy Advocate (Solar Team) • Determined consumer advocate keeping utility rates low Maricopa County • Clean Elections candidate representing Arizona voters, Sheriff candidates not lobbyists and special interests Paul Penzone Please vote for me in the primary election on August 28th Democrat Current occupation: Retired Phoenix police officer Paid for by Kennedy 2012 www.KennedyACC2012.com www.penzone2012.com Q: What is the most pressing law-enforce- ment issue confronting Maricopa County? Endorsed by A: Leadership is the single-most pressing law-enforcement State Sheriff Joe Arpaio! issue we are facing. The Joe Arpaio we elected 20 years ago is Representative Pro-Life, Pro-Family not the same man today. He lost his way. Today, his office is Secure the Borders plagued with fiscal irresponsibility, fundamentally flawed law District 15 Protect Arizona’s Sovereignty enforcement and a political agenda that trumps public safety. Keep a Balanced Budget We must do better. As your sheriff, I will do better. David Smith Improve and Protect Education Support our GOP Platform John Rowan Phone: 480-990-7500 Fight to Repeal ObamaCare Democrat Email: [email protected] Oppose Cap and Trade Policies Current occupation: Retired law enforcement Paid for by Elect David Smith 2012 Reduce Regulation & Taxation www.rowanreform2012.com

Q: What is the most pressing law-enforce- ment issue confronting Maricopa County? Vote Joe Meli for Scottsdale City Council A: Restoring the public’s faith in MCSO. In order to restore this faith the sheriff must have a proven track record of integ- Citizens of Scottsdale, who speaks for you? rity and stand up for the victim and be their voice no matter what the outcome. Follow the rule of law, investigate crimes, Vote Joe Meli. Principled leadership treat individuals humanely and give complete transparency to the public. I will. to guide Scottsdale into the future. Candidate Joe Arpaio is running unopposed in the www.VoteJoeMeli.com • [email protected] Republican primary and chose not to respond to requests for information from Jewish News for this primary election Voter’s 480-707-7951 Guide. Candidate Mike Stauffer, an independent, will appear Paid for by Vote Joe Meli for Scottsdale City Council only on the general election ballot. July 27, 2012 – JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX/Voter’s Guide – S19

Legislative candidates

District 15 District 18 District 22

State Senate candidates State Senate candidates State Senate candidates

Nancy Barto Janie Hydrick Only one candidate, , is running in Republican Democrat this race. She did not respond to requests for infor- Current occupation: State Senator Current occupation: Teacher; adjunct mation from Jewish News. www.nancybarto.com professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- cal University; state director for National Education Association Q: What is the most critical www.hydrickforaz.com issue facing both your district and Arizona? State Representative candidates Q: What is the most critical issue facing both A: Important at all times, but essential for a full your district and Arizona? economic recovery, citizens count on government at David Livingston all levels to implement policies that will help our A: Arizonans must work together for mutual Republican state flourish and be a place where job-creators solutions to move Arizona forward with education, Current occupation: Financial planner want to do business. Creating a business-friendly jobs and the economy. We must invest in an educa- www.votelivingston.com environment and raising the bar for K-12 education tion system that provides economic opportunity and global competitiveness by developing innovation, are critical, as well as implementing health care Q: What is the most critical policies that lower insurance and health care costs. creativity and thinking skills. K-12 schools, commu- nity colleges and universities and businesses must issue facing both your district and Arizona? Candidate Dennis Grenier did not respond to work together to create a high-quality workforce as requests for information from Jewish News. well as high-skill, high-wage jobs. A: The most critical issue for our great state is our economy, both our debt and job creation. We Candidate John McComish did not respond to must grow our state by lowering taxes, spending requests for information from Jewish News. wisely and paying our debt. For job growth, we need to cut regulatory paperwork and taxes on small business while luring in large corporations to fur- State Representative candidates ther grow our state economy. Heather Carter State Representative candidates Republican Current occupation: State Representative; Darin Fisher clinical associate professor at ASU Republican Democrat Current occupation: State Representative www.voteheathercarter.com Current occupation: CEO, Vision www.lovasforarizona.com Community Management Q: What is the most critical www.fisherforarizona.com issue facing both your district and Arizona? Q: What is the most critical A: The most critical issue facing both Legislative Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district District 15 and the great state of Arizona is the issue facing both your district and Arizona? and Arizona? need to make sure Arizona is on track for economic A: I’ve built my career and businesses by over- A: The economy. The state must continue using recovery. To do this, we must continue to balance coming differences, finding areas of agreement and every tool we have to move the economy forward. the budget, work to attract new jobs to our state coming up with workable, common-sense solutions. Tort reform, tax reform, increasing the personal and ensure our children are receiving a quality The lack of a long-term, cohesive vision that pro- property tax exemption, reducing regulations and education. motes a pro-growth environment fostering employ- streamlining the permitting process for entrepre- ment, education, health care security and sensible neurs will help make Arizona the best place in tax reform to rebuild our middle class and move our America to do business. economy forward is our greatest challenge today. David Burnell Smith Candidate Jeanette Dubreil did not respond to Republican Candidates Corey Harris, Jeff Dial and Bob Rob- requests for information from Jewish News. Current occupation: State Representative; son did not respond to requests for information from attorney Jewish News. www.electsmithaz.com

Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: The most critical issue facing Arizona and District 15 right now is the budget for 2014. The Supreme Court has ruled Obamacare consti- tutional. That puts a heavy burden on Arizona to meet the needs of those who are covered by AHCCCS. It’s estimated that the cost of this pro- gram would be $800 million to $1 billion.

Candidates Patricia Flickner, John Allen and James Bearup did not respond to requests for infor- mation from Jewish News. S20 – Voter’s Guide/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — July 27, 2012

Legislative candidates

District 23 District 24

State Senate candidates State Senate candidates State Representative candidates

Only one candidate, Michele Reagan, is running Ken Cheuvront in this race. She did not respond to requests for Democrat Democrat information from Jewish News. Current occupation: General contractor; Current occupation: State Representative; restaurant owner Phoenix Union High School District www.cheuvront.org Governing Board member State Representative candidates: www.lelaalstonaz.com Q: What is the most critical John Kavanagh issue facing both your district and Arizona? Q: What is the most critical issue facing both A: In order for Arizona to survive in today’s com- your district and Arizona? Republican petitive global environment, it is imperative that A: The most critical issue facing citizens in LD 24 Current occupation: State Representative we invest in our public education system and create remains the economy as it affects living-wage job www.votekavanagh.com a well-educated and trained population. We are creation and job training. As the economy improves never going to attract high-paying jobs in the future so will state revenues that can provide education Q: What is the most critical unless we demand more from our educational insti- funding at all levels, health care, public safety and issue facing both your district tutions, taxpayers and elected officials. needed safety nets for those who still need a hand and Arizona? up. A: Jobs creation is a critical issue. I supported a number of bills that became law to promote job Katie Hobbs growth, including both business and personal Chad Campbell income tax cuts, incentives for businesses to hire Democrat new employees, reductions in unnecessary govern- Current occupation: State Representative Democrat ment regulations, tort reform to prevent frivolous www.katiehobbs.org Current occupation: State Representative; lawsuits and increases in education spending consultant www.chadcampbell.org to prepare our youth for tomorrow’s workforce Q: What is the most critical demands. issue facing both your district and Arizona? Q: What is the most critical A: The Arizona Legislature has cut so much from issue facing both your district and Arizona? Jennifer Petersen K-12 public education that it is affecting our ability A: The most critical issue is our structural to remain competitive. We need to invest in educa- economic deficit. We must fix our broken tax code Republican tion to create the workforce that will attract quality in order to make Arizona more competitive while Current occupation: Scottsdale Unified jobs to our state and maintain our quality of life also bringing in the revenues necessary to pay for School District Governing Board member quality schools, health care and public safety. We www.jenniferpetersen2012.com Candidates Augustine Bartning and Scott Fistler need leaders who will offer a plan for the future, as did not respond to requests for information from opposed to pandering to an ideological minority. Q: What is the most critical Jewish News. issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: Jobs, the economy and education continue to Brian Kaufman be the priority for both my district and Arizona. We need representatives who are willing to reduce and Republican reform regulatory burdens that get in the way of Current occupation: Student at ASU law doing business while valuing the need for a strong school www.kaufman2012.com education system. Based on my extensive experi- ence, I will bring that message and action to the Capitol. Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: Jobs are the number one issue facing Arizona, especially District 24. Taxes need to be lower for Michelle Ugenti businesses so they have more money to hire work- Republican ers and invest in capital. Taxes need to be lower for Current occupation: State Representative individuals so they have more money to purchase www.michelleugenti.com goods and services. Regulations should be reduced and streamlined so more entrepreneurs will start Q: What is the most critical businesses. issue facing both your district and Arizona? Candidate Tom Nerini did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News. A: The most important issue facing the state is the economy. I have voted for two balanced budgets, allowing us to pay off the state’s debt, while con- tinuing to fund government core functions: educa- tion, health and welfare and public safety. Having voted for two economic development packages, I will continue to create a business environment to attract quality jobs in Arizona. July 27, 2012 – JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX/Voter’s Guide – S21

Legislative candidates

District 26

State Senate candidates State Representative candidates Haryaksha Gregor Knauer Democrat Green Party Democrat Current occupation: State Representative; Current Occupation: Foundryman, Current occupation: Marketing director at children’s and family mental health Cosanti Originals Great Spaces counselor www.newmenu.org/hgk www.sherwoodforaz.com www.edableser.com Q: What is the most critical Q: What is the most critical Q: What is the most critical issue facing both issue facing both your district and Arizona? issue facing both your district and Arizona? your district and Arizona? A: It’s public education (jobs for teachers and A: Jobs and the economy are the most critical A: The economy is the most important issue preparation for a future workforce, not to mention issues facing the State of Arizona. One of the criti- facing Arizona, and providing high-paying jobs to life-enrichment); public transportation (gets people cal factors in job creation is the availability of an our families. We need to provide tax relief to our to work and enhances community); AHCCCS and educated and competent workforce. Arizona needs middle-income families, rather than the fat cats on human services (ending the current selfish auster- legislators who understand how business location Wall Street. As your legislator, I have offered many ity so much in vogue); alternatives to carbon-based decisions are related to the quality of our educa- bills that would kick-start our economy and provide and nuclear energy; clean air, water and land; and tional system and who will rebuild Arizona into a more high-paying jobs. unequivocal amnesty, which all adds up to a sus- world-class education provider and leader. tainable economy.

Jerry Lewis Ray Speakman Republican Republican Current occupation: State Senator; Democrat Current occupation: Self-employed by school administrator Current occupation: Manager, Community Velocity Design Group www.jerrylewisforsenate.com Information and Referral — Community www.rayspeakman.com Voice Mail www.mendezforaz.com Q: What is the most critical Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district and Arizona? issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: A sluggish economic recovery continues to keep Q: What is the most critical issue facing both A: The economy and jobs are the number one inbound investment at a minimum and unemploy- your district and Arizona? issue facing both LD 26 and Arizona. This is ment at a maximum. These factors continue to A: The misplaced priorities of our Legislature do affected by a number of issues: business regula- adversely affect the ability of many Arizona resi- not allow for investment or opportunities. We lack tions, immigration, education and taxation. I am dents to improve their quality of life. diverse revenue and the courage to close tax loop- committed to listening to my constituents, giving holes or end tax credits that do not benefit us. Pri- the power back to them and striving to reduce the Candidate Damian Trabel did not respond to vate individual success depends on shared public effect of government in our lives. requests for information from Jewish News. investment. Our state, citizens and businesses need investments by the state in infrastructure, educa- tion and health care to function and flourish. Mary Lou Taylor Republican Current occupation: Retired Buckley Merrill www.votemarylou.com Republican Current occupation: Copy boy (No photo Q: What is the most critical www.merrillsmarauders.com available) issue facing both your district and Arizona? Q: What is the most critical A: Education for our students, jobs and job issue facing both your district training. and Arizona? A: The most critical issue we face is that power, choices, control, responsibility and money are being Jason Youn moved away from the individual and toward the federal government. We need to reverse that. We Republican Current occupation: Business owner need to follow Jethro’s advice. Moses alone on the www.jasonyoun2012.com judgment seat was bad. Local control was good. See Exodus 18. Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: We need to fix education, fix our economy, help small business and large business alike, lower and simplify taxes, reduce spending, protect life and more.

Candidate Chris Will did not respond to requests for information from Jewish News. S22 – Voter’s Guide/JEWISH NEWS OF GREATER PHOENIX — July 27, 2012

Legislative candidates

District 28

State Senate candidates State Representative candidates Eric Shelley Kate Brophy McGee Eric Meyer Democrat Republican Democrat Current occupation: Budget specialist Current occupation: State Representative Current occupation: State Representative; www.shelleyforarizona.com www.katemcgee.com physician www.ericforaz.com Q: What is the most critical Q: What is the most critical issue facing both your district issue facing both your district Q: What is the most critical and Arizona? and Arizona? issue facing both your district and Arizona? A: Arizona finds itself in a spiral in which job A: Jobs, the economy and fiscally responsible A: The most critical issue facing our state is our losses exacerbate our housing crisis and drain tax restoration of funding for education and critical failure to invest in the future. Our state’s brand has coffers of vital educational funding. And because services. We are on track to recovery, but we must been tarnished in the last two years. We have cut schools are inadequately funded, companies are remain resolute in our commitment to balancing funding for education by over $2 billion and voted not looking to create jobs and houses go unsold. We the budget, growing our economy and investing in to deny 47,000 children health care. These cuts are need legislators who will break this cycle by foster- education and essential programs. unacceptable. Our children are the key to a bright ing industries such as the solar industry to put future for Arizona. Arizona back on track. Candidate Amanda Reeve did not respond to Candidates Adam Driggs and James Ianuzzo did requests for information from Jewish News. not respond to requests for information from Jewish News.