This defiance, displayed in recently acquired security footage, demonstrates behavior that is undeserving of the Glendale Mayor’s office. More importantly, it displays that Jerry Weiers simply has poor judgment and is unfit to lead Glendale, especially during these trying times.

In August 2011, the State of Arizona purchased six large planters, although purchased for security purposes, it was well known by Capitol observers and workers that Representative Jerry Weiers would insist on parking his motorcycle in an unauthorized zone by the entrance of the House building, so these planters served as a deterrent as well.

The morning that the security footage was captured, State Representative Jerry Weiers got out of his truck, placed a yellow nylon rope around one of those planters, wrapped the other end of the nylon rope around the truck, got back into his vehicle and drove off. According to State Capitol employees, the planter was moved approximately ten feet. When security and maintenance ground crew noticed tire marks around the planter area, and that the planter had been forcibly moved, the security tape was reviewed.

In the video, one can clearly see that Jerry was the culprit. Because he was a State Legislator at the time, there was no incident report taken; no citation given; nor an arrest made. After weeks of hard work by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the security footage capturing Jerry’s actions has surfaced.

“For the last several months, I’ve been talking about my Six-Point Economic Plan to move Glendale forward. And just last week, I announced an additional $4 million in savings to the City through the refinancing of City Bonds, which brings Glendale $37 million in annual savings. My opponent, Jerry Weiers, to this day, has not introduced one unique idea to help turn Glendale’s finances around,” said Manny Cruz.

Cruz continued, “The people of Glendale deserve a mayor who will be a responsible public servant. I will be a hard working mayor and an ethical public servant. This action is unbecoming of an elected official and the people of Glendale need to know about Jerry’s temperament. Today, I state that Jerry Weiers is not worthy of becoming the mayor of the 5th largest city in the State.”

Former city of Phoenix Mayor and Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard echoed Cruz’s sentiments, “This shows a person who thinks he is above the law, that the normal rules do not apply to him. Public officials need to be especially respectful of the procedures that they put in place or enforce, or no one will follow them. Obviously Jerry does not get it. This kind of ‘self-help’ is inappropriate anytime and especially from someone who is hiding behind his legislative immunity. The main thing is that Jerry apparently believes that the rules for others do not apply to him. Simply put, this was a cowardly act.”

In the aftermath of the footage being released, the media responded overwhelmingly. To view one of the many media hits the campaign has received about this act of Jerry Weiers, please click the video below or follow the link:
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/Caught-on-tape-Former-State-Representative-Jerry-Weiers-removing-security-barrier-at-Capitol

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How is Mom Kate doing? (aka Sylvia as was her name when my late husband, Chuck, and I first met her so many years ago. True friendship has no barriers.)

Smiles,
Eddie Maddock

Representative Brenda Barton, R-Payson has received the endorsement of the Arizona State Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Chamber is the state’s largest trade and business organization.

“I am very pleased to receive their endorsement and that my efforts to kick-start Arizona’s economy have been recognized by the Chamber.” Representative Barton remarked upon learning the news.

In their official endorsement letter, the Chamber said, “Because of you’re proven track record and genuine concern for the business community, we at the Arizona Chamber recognize you to be a strong pro-business advocate at the State Legislature.”

Barton, a freshman legislator is credited for leveling the field between urban Arizona and rural Arizona in terms of the investment threshold required of new businesses to receive a full suite of location incentives designed to enhance Arizona’s business attraction.

“Rural Arizona is quite different from urbanized Arizona so it only made sense that the investment bar be equalized,” she explained.

The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for supporting individuals for elected office. Incumbent legislative candidates were evaluated based on their voting record as it relates to their commitment to growing and attracting business in Arizona.

“We believe we have endorsed an outstanding slate of candidates,” Chamber Vice-President of Government Relations and Communications Garrick Taylor said, “… a slate with a commitment to growing Arizona’s economy by creating a tax and regulatory environment that attracts quality jobs to the state.”