A Letter From Andrew Thomas

 

Dear Fellow Arizonan,

Recently, I formed a committee to explore a campaign for Attorney General of our great state. I hope you'll consider supporting me and my exploratory committee. In my years of public service as a prosecutor, assistant attorney general for Arizona, and twice-elected Maricopa County Attorney, I've worked hard to protect the public and uphold the right principles in our government.

Issues

The Attorney General is the chief law-enforcement officer for the state. I believe the next Attorney General must tackle the following key issues—and, if I decide to run for this office, I promise I will do so:

  • Seek Tough Sentences for Violent and Career Criminals

  • Secure the Border and Stop Illegal Immigration

  • Combat Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft

  • Protect Arizona's Families

  • Ensure a Safe and Beautiful Environment

  • Uphold the Constitution and Its Great Principles

Results

It's been an honor to be elected twice as Maricopa County Attorney. I was also honored to serve as the Republican nominee for Attorney General in 2002, and to win in all 15 counties in Arizona in that primary election.

 

While in office, I've worked with citizens across Arizona to fight crime and illegal immigration. I helped draft and lead the fight for state ballot measures that ended bail for illegal immigrants accused of serious felonies and toughened sanctions related to methamphetamines. I've also helped draft and lobbied for stronger laws against identity theft, human smuggling, sex offenders, and other threats to public safety.

 

As Maricopa County Attorney, I instituted a landmark reform of plea bargain policies.  Know as "Plead-to-the-Lead," this tough-on-crime policy has resulted in significantly more prison time for offenders who those who commit serious crimes.  Also, I instituted a policy of vigorously prosecuting human smuggling -- including the prosecution of illegal immigrants who conspire with "coyotes" to smuggle themselves illegally into the United States.

 

The results of our new policies and laws have been dramatic:  Crime rates have dropped 18 percent in Maricopa County, even as the population grew 11 percent. Illegal immigration has fallen 30 percent in just the last two years.

I Need Your Support

As I explore running for Attorney General, I would very much appreciate your support. Your financial contribution will allow me to determine public support for my candidacy and, if I run, to be in a position to win election as Attorney General.  Please click here to contribute.

 

Thank you for any and all past support you have lent me, and for any support you can offer today as I explore serving as your next Attorney General.

Sincerely,


Andrew Thomas

P.S. Your early support of my exploratory campaign will allow me to better promote the principles I've always supported—fighting crime, stopping illegal immigration, protecting families and ensuring honest government. I'd be honored to have your support!

 

 

 

 

Paid for by the Thomas for AG Exploratory Committee.