Tuesday, September 30, 2008

County Board Votes Again to End Guadalupe Law Enforcement Contract

Deputies had to clear the auditorium as protesters become uncontrollable.

In another chaotic meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted to end police protection for the town of Guadalupe.

Deputies had to clear the auditorium as protesters demanded the opportunity to speak.

"Yet again, we see that Sheriff Arpaio does not let the Board of Supervisors let the public speak on these issues that have to do with our tax-dollars, that have to do with our safety," said one protester.

Two people were arrested in the protest for their actions.

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox wanted to hold off on a vote until a lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio is over, and the county completes its own investigation, but the board rejected her motion.

The vote confirmed the outcome of a meeting two weeks ago, where the board voted 3-1 to cancel the law enforcement contract.

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