From AAMHO President Ron Feinstein:
Campaign/elections Process in Arizona. Arizona has two methods by which candidates can run for office:
1. Traditional. Traditional candidates fundraise through personal and professional business, Political Action Committees (PAC), associations and corporate contributions. The contribution limits for traditional candidates, whether contributing as an individual or as a PAC is $410 for legislative races and $840 for statewide office.
2. Clean. Under Arizona’s Clean Elections system, candidates who wish to receive public financing must collect a certain number of $5 contributions from registered voters. In return, the government “funds” their campaign through matching funds and they agree to not receive additional monies from private sources (including businesses, PACs, associations and corporations).
Because of the June 2010 U.S. Supreme Court’s injunction against the use of matching funds for clean elections, these candidates must run campaigns on limited funding for both the primary and general elections. In some races, their opponents also chose the run “clean” and therefore are facing similar financial constraints. In others, the opponents are running traditional campaigns and therefore are able to greatly outspend the clean elections candidates.
The following Candidates are recommended by AAMHO:
State Senate District 8, Michelle Reagan (R). As a State Representative, Michelle Reagan provided for AAMHO bills to receive a hearing in her Commerce Committee, and supported several key bills.
State House of Representatives, District 24, Lynn Pancrazi (D) and Russ Jones (R). Both candidates have been strong supporters of AAMHO issues during their terms in the Legislature. The provision passed this year, prohibiting eviction without cause for Park Models and would not have passed without Russ Jones as its champion.
State Senate District 5, Bill Konopnicki (R). As a State Representative, Bill Konopnicki has voted favorably on legislation proposed by AAMHO for many years.
State Senate District 30, Marian McClure (R). As a State Representative, Marilyn McClure championed the change to the RV act prohibiting the overbilling of utilities by landlords. This effort spanned several years and her dedication to AAMHO issues was unwavering.
While the position of State Treasurer does not directly affect AAMHO issues, it should be noted that former State Senator Barbara Leff is running for that position. As Senator this year, Barbara Leff allowed the bill prohibiting eviction without cause of Park Models to be heard in her committee and supported the bill on its final vote.
Please exercise your right to vote and please vote for candidates who support our affordable lifestyle. Thank you.
8/18/2010 sw |
