AZ Senate Candidate LD 23 Jeff Schwartz Endorsed by the Arizona Republic!

~BREAKING NEWS!~

'Jeff Schwartz can change Arizona's image' 

July 16, 2014 ~ Today the Arizona Republic offered their much respected endorsement to Jeff Schwartz, State Senate candidate for Legislative District 23.

"State Rep. John Kavanagh's interests have always been bigger than the Scottsdale-Fountain Hills district that elected him for four terms.

Fighting illegal immigration was more important than thinking of the tourism industry vital to his district, for instance. When municipal officials needed a sponsor for a local-interest bill, they didn't bother asking Kavanagh - until his wife became mayor of Fountain Hills. Then, his interest in local affairs perked up.

Kavanagh is now seeking the Senate seat for the district. After eight years in the House, the odds favor his election. He is articulate and doesn't shrink from debate. But this is a good time to reflect on his service and ask: Is his the type of representation a historically moderate district wants?

There is a better choice. Home builder Jeff Schwartz is making his first run for office, motivated by what he says is a widespread disaffection. "People don't feel they have a part in the process," he says, pledging to be more available to voters.

Businesses are skipping over Arizona because they see "erratic behavior" from the Legislature, he says. Changing that would be the state's best economic development tool.

His meaning: Kavanagh has been at the center of many of the bills that gave Arizona a prime spot on late-night talk show monologues, from SB 1070 to a bathroom bill aimed at countering a Phoenix City Council vote.

Schwartz isn't the perfect candidate. He stumbles on details. He suggests posting Department of Public Safety officers as a second line of defense along the border, an unworkable idea. 

But he does bring a businessman's sensibility to issues, something the Legislature could use a lot more of. He speaks passionately about the importance of education. He measures pros and cons logically.

He'd be a good senator for the district and the state. We recommend him in the GOP primary for District 23."

~Editorial board, The Republic | azcentral.com

Jeff Schwartz honored and grateful for this quality endorsement and sends his heartfelt appreciation to the Editorial Board of The Republic and AZCentral.com for their confidence and encouragement.

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