On Sunday May 6, the Arizona Daily Sun Endorsed Jim McCarthy for Flagstaff City Council.
Jim McCarthy for Flagstaff City Council
Michael Leary Endorsement
The Arizona Daily Sun published this letter to the editor on April 20: “I’ve gotten to know Jim McCarthy over the past four years as we served together on the Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission. Jim has persistently worked to enhance Flagstaff’s livability and unique character, whether by intelligently commenting on a rezoning application, serving…
Jim McCarthy for Flagstaff City Council – Forums
I thank the sponsors of the recent mayor and city council forums – Friends of Flagstaff’s Future, and the Republican coalition. The forums provided real information about the style and substance of the candidates. Certain candidates seemed to have issues to settle with the city. Others focused on the big picture, what has gone well…
Top-Two Primaries
Flagstaff elections use primaries open to candidates from all parties, as opposed to what the state does – party primaries. This is one of the reasons the Flagstaff city council is more moderate. Party primaries lead to extreme candidates. The Republicans nominate off-the-deep-end right wingers, and the Democrats nominate candidates more liberal than the district…
