Be wary of Waring

Republican candidate for reelection Sen. Jim Waring states he wants to be known for his work in the legislature. There are votes of his that come to mind as crucial.

In 2004, a bill that would have shortened the time allowed citizens to gather signatures for initiatives was strongly supported by Waring. Voters from Districts 7 and 8 gave a resounding no (67.06 percent) at the ballot box, thus showing a lack of representation of his constituents.

Sen. Waring was at the forefront in support of House Bill 2351 (2005), a municipal ballot signature measure that would have made it more difficult to do a zoning referendum in smaller cities and towns by requiring a greater number of qualified signatures. Fortunately, this bill never reached voters.

Greater disdain came with his support of HB 2180, the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area amendment, which would have taken access control of Spur Cross Ranch from Maricopa County and the Town of Cave Creek and placed it in the hands of the State Parks Board. HB 2180 died a quick death.

So with upcoming elections, I urge all in our District 7 to realize that citizen lawmaking is an important tool of democracy, to fight to preserve our right to have a voice in government, and to protect Spur Cross Ranch. Begin by not voting for candidate Jim Waring in November.      

Anna Marsolo

Cave Creek