Letter: Babb endorses Frank, Kimball for city council

Oct 1, 2016

Babb-Joshua — Joshua Babb. (photo by Tyler Loveall)

By Joshua Babb

Maricopa I want to thank those who supported me in my efforts to represent you as a member of City Council. It was an honor meeting with so many of you and I truly enjoyed my time winning your trust. But we are not done there are now two city council seats still open and four candidates still running.

While I was running for council I got to meet all the current candidates and interact with them. I also studied their platforms and backgrounds.

We are at a pivotal point where both transportation and flood management are the top two challenges to our growing city. Dan Frank’s experience as an engineer and his leadership on the board of Maricopa Flood Control District puts him as a great choice from Maricopa City Council. I have no doubt he will be the leader and guide the city to solve both these key issues.

While being a very strong conservative Bridger Kimball understands that the community must be united in our vision of the future, he has worked with the community and veterans groups to bring needed services to our city. As a business owner Bridger also understands what Maricopa needs to do to attract businesses.

The skills from both these candidates are going to be key to see the continued growth of our city. Join me on Nov. 8 in voting for these two great candidates.

Join me no matter your political party or affiliation I challenge each and every voter in Maricopa, exercise your right and duty to vote on Nov. 8.

The deadline for voter registration is Oct. 10. If you’re not registered to vote go now to Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration and get registered, it takes less than five minutes.

I will issue a challenge to those who are still in the council race. Do not get caught up in what is occurring on the notational stage. Do not run negative campaigns, run on your merit and what actions you will take. This challenge also extends not only to the candidates but their campaigns, families and supporters. What say you?

Joshua Babb is a Maricopa resident and former candidate for city council.