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JoesGotToGo.com - For too long, Joe Arpaio has put politics and publicity before law enforcement and the safety of Maricopa County residents. He has squandered millions of taxpayer dollars for his own political gain. Under his watch, Maricopa County has become a safe haven for felons, as tens of thousands of felony warrants (and counting) go unserved. Joe Arpaio has been in office far too long. It's time for the abuses to come to light. It's time for change. It's time for Joe to go!
10.22.08 Arpaio Loses Big in Court and Says "Every Single Facility Passed Muster," Only They Didn't
In a blistering 83-page decision, U.S. District Court Judge Neil Wake found major aspects of the jails operations and treatment of detainees unconstitutional, cruel and inhumane. This decision will likely cost taxpayers millions of dollars. [read more]
10.16.08 Arpaio Invades Mesa City Hall at 2AM Looking For Janitors and Cleaning Ladies
Joe Arpaio invaded the Mesa City Hall building and the Mesa Public Library with over 30 deputies looking for any "illegals" on the night cleaning crew. His net out of this abusive raid? Three cleaning ladies. [read more] [video]
10.08.08 Arpaio Uses Public Jail Funds to Buy Videos of Himself
Channel 12TV reports that Joe Arpaio is using public funds intended for the jails to pay for a professional news clipping service to buy videos of Arpaio, despite auditors telling him twice it's an improper use of taxpayer money. [read more] [video]
09.01.08 Arpaio/Republican Party Smear Ad Disgusts Citizens
Stooping to the lowest of the low, Joe Arpaio and the Arizona Republican Party issue disgusting ad containing proven lies and distortions, continuing the harrassment of his opponent, leading many Republicans to quit their party. [read more]
O8.30.08 Maricopa County Jails Lose Accreditation
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) revoked the accreeditation of all Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jails for "for failure to maintain compliance with national standards and providing false information about such compliance." [read more]
08.17.08 MCSO and Maricopa Board of Supervisors Abandon Guadalupe
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to give a 180-day cancellation notice of a contract to provide police protection to the Town of Guadalupe, leaving one of the state's oldest communities without any police protection. [read more]
08.26.08 MCSO Hires Suspended Ex-Cop as Jail Guard
The East Valley Tribune reported the MCSO has hired a former Scottsdale school resource officer who was fired and had his sworn officer authority suspended for watching and exchanging pornographic images and forwarding inappropriate jokes and racial comments while on school grounds.
08.12.08 Why is Joe Arpaio Afraid to debate?
Voters use debates to see the differences between candidates and to see how they express themselves in public. Joe Arpaio has refused invitations to debate and has ignored requests for an explanation as to why the self-proclaimed "Toughest Sheriff" is afraid to stand up and discuss the issues. [read more]
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