YEAR

ISSUE

OUTCOME

Citizens for a New Jail, Tom Irvine, Meyer Turken Co-Chairs

1998

Communication strategy and support to pass 1/5-cent sales tax to build and operate adult and juvenile detention facilities.

Approved by a 2 to 1 margin

Arizonans for a Safe Tomorrow, John A. Garza, Chair

1990

Campaign to approve a state-wide comprehensive waste management initiative.

Measure defeated 2 to 1

Consumer Choice Coalition, Joel Rudd, Chair

1990

Consultant to campaign supporting two no-fault auto insurance initiatives.

Both measures defeated

Your Education Solution, Judy Shannon, Chair

1990

Campaigned for voter approval of budget override for Phoenix Union High School District

Approved 77% to 23%

Citizens for Safe and Efficient Transportation, Mike Bielecki, Jim Petty, Co-Chairs

1989

Campaigned for approval of 1/2-cent sales tax to fund multiple forms of mass transit in Maricopa County.

Measure defeated 60% to 40%

The No On 106 Committee, Tommy Espinoza, Chair

1988

Opposed constitutional amendment declaring English the official state language.

Measure passed 50.4% to 49.6%

Citizens for Community Education, Michelle Irwin, Chair

1988

Managed campaign on behalf of two City of Phoenix bond issues totaling $200 million for museums, parks and libraries.

Both passed

Tom Volgy for Mayor

1987

Produced print and broadcast media for this candidate for mayor of Tucson.

Volgy elected

Citizens for Safe Water, Buck O'Reilly, Chair

1987

Opposed initiative requiring CAP water to be treated by natural recharge.

Defeated measure 2 to 1

Neighbors for Safe & Efficient Transportation, Jack Jewett, Chair

1986

Campaigned for approval of 1/2-cent sales tax increase to finance Pima County transportation plan.

Increase rejected 56% to 44%

Consumers for Fair Telephone Rates, Robert Brickman, Chair

1986

Opposed communications regulation passing from Corporation Commission to state legislature.

Measure defeated against strong opposition 54% to 46%

7 Bonds for All of Us Committee, Dave Dolgen, Chair

1986

Managed campaign to pass seven Pima County bond issues totaling $219 million.

All 7 passed

Maricopa County Bond Committee, Eddie Basha, Chair

1986

Managed campaign to pass 10 bond questions totaling $261 million.

All 10 passed

No on 300 & 301 Committee, Ed Jackson, Chair

1985

Opposed two ballot measures that would limit outdoor advertising.

One passed, one failed

Pima County Bond Committee

1985

Managed campaign on behalf of three Pima County bond issues.

Won two, totaling $15 million

Arizona Coalition for Cost Effective Quality Health Care, Joseph Campanella, Chair

1984

Campaigned for two propositions to regulate hospitals and against three propositions supported by the hospital association.

All five were defeated

Tucson Bond Committee, John Huerta, Sr., Chair

1984

Coordinated campaign for 10 bond issues totaling a record $376 million.

Eight of the 10 were approved by voters

Committee to Elect Butler and Kennedy, William Reilly, Mary Merkel, Co-chairs

1982

Coordinated campaign to elect two business-oriented candidates to the Phoenix Union High School Board.

Both Elected

Voters for Total Electoral Reform, Les Miller, Chair

1982

Coordinated petition drive and campaign for the voter registration by drivers license initiative.

Passed 51% to 49%

Pima County Bond Committee, Edgar Butterbaugh, Chair

1982

Coordinated campaign for reapproval of four bond issues totaling $62.5 million, including roads and sewers.

All passed

Arizonans Against Forced Deposits, Bill Jacquin, Chair

1982

Opposed bottle bill initiative

Defeated measure 68%-32%

Phoenix Bond Committee, Dennis Mitchem, Chair

1981

Campaigned for passage of two bond measures totaling $95 million and reauthorization of 15 bond issues with higher interest rates.

Passed 15 representing 99.9% of bond funds requested

Committee to Save Representative Government, George Isbell, Chair

1980

Opposed binding arbitration initiative by Phoenix firefighters.

Defeated measure 58% to 42%

No on 106 Committee, Clark Beane, Chair

1980

Opposed Heuisler tax limitation initiative

Defeated measure 70% to 30%

Arizonans for Tax Reduction

1980

Qualified state lottery initiative for ballot

Passed measure against strong opposition 51% to 49%

Maricopa County Bond Committee, Clark Beane, Chair

1980

Campaigned for passage of $38 million bond issue to build a new county jail.

Measure passed 83% to 17%

Citizens Transportation Council - City of Phoenix, James P. Simmons, Chair

1979

Opposed Grid Plan anti-freeway initiative.

Defeated measure 71% to 29%

Arizona Public Service, Marty Shultz, Campaign Director

1979

Sought voter approval of APS' 25-year franchise to provide electrical service within the City of Phoenix.

Measure passed

Pima County Bond Committee

1979

Campaigned for passage of seven bond issues totaling $162 million.

Five issues were approved

Phoenix Bond Committee, Dennis Mitchem, Chair

1979

Campaigned for passage of 17 bond issues totaling $355 million.

Passed 16 issues, representing 99.7% of bond funds requested