Monday’s Mayoral debate

Published: August 28, 2007, 12:30 pm

Tags: county city issues, greater phoenix politics, elections

Sycophantic display with intertwined support of forum co-hosts, Gordon Phil Gordon didn't disappoint. The arrogant mayor, who only showed up at a single, hour-long forum of his own choosing, speaks in the measured tones of a well rehearsed spokesman for his slate of hand-selected council candidates. He expounds on the need for a slickly marketed sales tax increase, attempting to draw a parallel between that tax hike and public safety. He supports Proposition 2, insuring his own pay raise. When asked if they preferred certain candidates to win the open city council seats, challenger Steve Lory said he wanted to see people of honesty who would stand up for the citizens and mentioned Stacey O'Connell. Gordon rattled off the names of his own slate: Maria Baier , Laura Pastor, Thelda Williams and Claude Mattox–who is running unopposed. On the issue of illegal immigration, Gordon denied that Phoenix provided safe haven as a sanctuary city for those in our country in

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