By Gina Hull
Mr. George “Bridger” Kimball is running for re-election, but does the public understand that this is a man who does not uphold a high standard of integrity?
This community deserves individuals that work on their behalf and uphold the law to its fullest. The following are the facts: On the evening of December 15, 2012, Mr. Kimball was pulled over by MPD for a traffic violation. According to the police report, Mr. Kimball was pulled over and the MPD officer noticed that the driver’s window was rolled up. He then “knocked at the window and shouted at the driver to roll down his window.”
The report then states “I asked the driver if he had any firearms in the pickup truck. The driver stated there was a .38 handgun in the center console and began to reach in towards his right, which is the center of the pickup.” The officer smelled an “intoxicating odor coming from his breath,” and Kimball was informed that he was being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Kimball was transported to the station, and the MPD officer notes that Mr. Kimball complained about the handcuffs being too tight and the officer then activates his department issued voice recorder.
At the station Kimball was administered a breath test. During the test the officer “witnessed Bridger biting the mouthpiece, plugging the breath hole with his tongue and not exhaling in the manner to successfully complete the test” but goes on to state the two samples registered as 0.2563 at 0335 and then 0.208 at 0339 and test stated “Not a Successfully Completed Test Sequence.” Blood was then drawn and on 05/09/13 an evaluation report showed analysis of “0.285% w/v ethyl alcohol.” Prior to these results, Kimball pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. He served 24 hours at the Pinal County Jail.
According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, a Super Extreme DUI is a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .20+ and comes with up to $8,300 in fines and fees, 45 days in jail, 90 days suspended license and an Ignition Interlock system imposed for up to a duration of 18 months.
When I asked him to step down from his position as councilman for the City of Maricopa he instead attempted to intimidate me through an exchange of emails.
Maricopa WAKE UP! Mr. Kimball is not fit to represent us (Maricopa) in public office.
Gina Hull is a resident of Maricopa.
Mr Kimball made a very bad decision that night 4 years ago. Does that make him a bad person? NO
Does it make him ineligible for office? NO
Did he plead guilty to drinking and driving and take full responsibility for his actions that night? Absolutely
Did he serve his sentence? Above and beyond
Has he done great things for this city and our veterans?
You know it
As a mother, Grammy, Blue Star Mother and friend of Bridger – I was extremely disappointed in the choice he made that night 4 years ago BUT
He has done everything to redeem himself not only to family and friends but to this entire city he so proudly represents.
I don't think there is a single person in this city who has not done something they regret, our mistakes and lapse if judgement are not on display for the whole world to judge.
This article had me so upset that I can not hold my tongue anymore.
Mrs. Gina Hull,
Besides the fact that Councilman Kimball was convicted of DUI while serving our city for which he served all penalties and community service, can you add anything that supports your assault on his integrity? It appears that there is something deeper that creates your grief? If it is his email, why not include it in your opinion piece? The last we heard from you was your (and Leon Potter's) failed attempt to recall him.
If you place own integrity so high above his, perhaps you should run for office.
Good Day
https://www.inmaricopa.com/kimball-recall-addressed-at-council-meeting-gina-hull-dui/
I would like to know why Ms.Hull has such a vendetta against Mr. Kimball. I have known Bridger for several years, and find him to be a man of integrity, Yes, four years ago he did drink and drive. Yes, he paid the fine, served time in jail, had his license suspended. He also had an interlock placed in his vehicle.
As a retired police officer, I have never seen anyone take the responsibility for driving under the influence like Bridger did. He owned it and took his punishment. IT IS OVER lady, get over it. Quit beating a dead horse. I feel there is an underlying issue besides his DUI. I also do not appreciate your wasting the city councils time bringing this up at council meetings. Bridger Kimball is an asset to this city and will continue to make it great. He needs out support, not having something that happened four years ago kept shoving in his face.
George A. Hoffman