Amazing Arizonans: Former Gov. Fife Symington III shares great stories

KTAR, Mike Broomhead, News, Podcast

Mike Broomhead from KTAR.com just released a nearly hour long podcast featuring a free-ranging discussion with former Governor Fife Symington III.

One of the most intriguing stories of my 30 years in Arizona is that of Gov. Fife Symington III. He was a very successful businessman who, like many before him, decided to serve in our government. The most memorable event of his time in office has to be the Phoenix Lights phenomenon.

We spend a lot of time talking about him witnessing the event and the aftermath. After leaving office he went to culinary school and became a successful restaurateur. He also owns and operates a culinary school of his own.

He has so many great stories and perspectives about Arizona. I hope you like the conversation.

Watch or listen to the whole interview here.

Supporting Paradise Valley Mayoral Candidate: Mark Stanton

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An opinion column in Paradise Valley’s Daily Independent highlights the support of Gov. Symington for Paradise Valley mayoral candidate Mark Stanton:

Vice Mayor Mark Stanton is a native of PV, a good facilitator, thoughtful leader, strong supporter of police, supports PV mountains, and has extensive experience with government relations.  Stanton is the one with experience and it matters.

That is why former Governors Jan Brewer and Fife Symington support Stanton for mayor.

Proposition 211: Ballot measure to require disclosure for political spending wins in Arizona

Arizona Republic, News

Arizona voters decisively backed Proposition 211, the ballot measure requiring disclosure of significant campaign contributions.

Proposition 211 measure drew strong bipartisan in opinion polls and the support of allies such as the League of Women Voters and the Arizona Alliance of NonProfits. Former Gov. Fife Symington, a Republican, spoke in favor of the measure — creating a common interest between the two former rivals for the Governor’s Office. 

Symington argued that candidates and proposition proponents who have to contend with dark money attacks are like “being in a boxing match with an opponent you can’t see.” 

Read the full article here at AZ Central.

Proposition 211 would help bring honor back to Arizona politics

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Gov. Symington pens an editorial strongly supporting Proposition 211:

I had the pleasure of serving as your governor during a simpler time. A simpler time when you actually knew who your political opponent was.

Today, running for office requires great risk and great courage. Risk that you never know who your actual political opponent might be. It’s like being in a boxing match with an opponent you can’t see. It takes substantial courage to fight someone you can’t even see.

It is time to end that.

That’s why I am joining Democrats, Republicans and independents asking you to vote “yes” on Proposition 211, the Voters’ Right to Know Act. If passed, any group spending more than $50,000 on statewide campaigns or $25,000 on local campaigns will have to disclose the names of the original contributors who provided the money for the campaigns.

Read the whole op-ed piece in the Arizona Republic.

Symington Endorses Master As Polls Show Him Closing In On Kelly

Arizona Daily Independent, News

On Friday, Sen. Mark Kelly’s Republican challenger, Blake Masters, received the endorsement of Arizona Governors Doug Ducey, Jan Brewer, and Fife Symington. The endorsements came on the same day new polls show Masters within striking distance of Kelly.

“Blake Masters is the Senator Arizona needs and deserves. Blake is an experienced businessman and will be an independent thinker who will always put Arizona first,” said Symington. “I’m calling on all Arizonans to support Blake and his fight to stop Joe Biden’s runaway inflation, fix the chaos at our southern border, and keep Arizona great.”

Read the full story at the Arizona Daily Independent.