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Statement on New Maricopa County Sheriff
“I appreciate all eight candidates who applied to be Sheriff, and especially the three finalists.
This is such a critical position to fill, not only for public safety but also for the public trust.
The people of Maricopa County made it crystal clear in 2016: they were done with Joe Arpaio—done with the way he’d politicized the office, wasted money, put the county at legal risk, and unfairly and cruelly targeted communities of color. They voted for Democrat Paul Penzone because they wanted their trust in MCSO restored. I believe the former sheriff made important progress in his seven years in office, but there’s still a long way to go. Ultimately, voters will decide who leads this organization long-term.
In the meantime, I am willing to work with Sheriff Skinner to bridge the gap in trust that still exists, particularly in black and brown communities, and am hopeful he will be an engaged and committed partner in that effort.”
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