Don’t be fooled about the fundraising Joe Arpaio is doing to run for mayor. His 2023 cumulative campaign finance report provides details. It’s more of the same – when he lost last time.

Just this last year, Arpaio raised a little over $36,000 for his current attempt to run for mayor, adding to his existing war chest of $32,000, which he carried over from his last loss in 2022. 

Of revenues of $100/person reporting threshold, $18,300 were from “in-state” resources. However only one of the 15 contributors was from Fountain Hills! 

Even more noticeable was his 600-plus “out-of-state” contributions – more than $16,700 (46.4%)!  That’s right, “out-of-state” contributions. Really? Are there that many people across this nation who are concerned about the mayoral election in Fountain Hills?

See for yourself at fountainhillsaz.gov/207/Campaign-Finance-Reports.

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