Tempe reader: Voters send message to City Hall with Prop. 424’s decisive defeat

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OPINION — I'm proud of the voters of Tempe, at least those who weren't fooled by the propaganda and scare tactics employed by the city, Tempe Forward, Tempe Firefighters and the other special-interest groups.

I'm pleasantly surprised that Proposition 424 went down in flames, especially considering the results of the other elections. This overwhelming defeat was the result of Tempe residents from all walks of life coming together for a common cause. The final results were 60% no, 40% yes.

This resounding defeat sends yet another message that Tempe's city leadership — the mayor, city council, city manager, city administration and their special-interest groups — has become increasingly disconnected from the concerns of the majority of Tempe residents. For far too long, residents have felt ignored while their tax dollars continue to be squandered on the city's progressive, socialist, woke and DEI agendas. And let’s not forget the outrageous salaries, benefits and unsustainable pensions.

We got rid of the Coyotes’ arena-development proposals, the parks-permit ordinance and (former City Council members) Jennifer Adams and Berdetta Hodge. Unfortunately, we didn't get rid of Arlene Chin. But now Prop. 424 has joined that growing list of defeats.

Hopefully, in 2028, Tempe voters will have another opportunity to send a message by voting out Mayor Corey Woods and Councilmembers Randy Keating, Nikki Amberg, and Doreen Garlid.

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