Carpenter is the best candidate for state Senate

Republican voters face a choice this primary election between two candidates for the state senate nomination. I support Ted Carpenter. Ted served more than 25 years with the Phoenix Fire Department and is now retired. My Dad served 35 years on the Phoenix department, knew Ted and thought a lot of him. Ted once got the Fireman of the Year award for saving a kid’s life.

I served with Ted on the Deer Valley School Board. Though probably the most conservative member of the board, and very careful with the dollar, he was a great board member and always supported the kids and the parents.

Three facts distinguish Ted and make him the better choice. First, Ted has experience; he has served eight years in the House of Representatives, 15 years on the school board and lived in the

district for 30 years. Second, Ted voted for the Republican budget. Third, lots of politicians take credit for what others have done; Ted is not one of them.

We have a group of three candidates for the Legislature from Anthem–one for the state Senate seat and two for the two state House seats. Anthem can claim a seat at the table, but shouldn’t grab all three, with the rest of the district getting nothing. That’s not fair. Vote for Carpenter for state Senate and you’ll give the whole district an experienced and genuine Republican voice.

David J. Cantelme

Desert Hills