We enjoy the right to vote and to elect the representatives and other officials in our government. In recent years, there has been considerable concern about possible and real voter fraud, ballot harvesting, reports about dead people continuing to vote and voters who have long since moved still being on the roll of registered voters.

Many elections have been determined by small margins, increasing the importance of each individual vote. In the March 2016 Presidential Preference Election, voter interest was up and voters in some precincts were faced with long lines at polling places. This was thought to be a significant factor in the defeat of longtime Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell and the election of a new County Recorder

On Tuesday, March 21, Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party will welcome new Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes. Recorder Fontes will provide information about his strategies and plans for the office, which oversees the election process in our county. There will be ample opportunity for question and answers. The meeting will be held at Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, at the corner of Golden Eagle and Palisades, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, March 21.

As always, we welcome all interested parties to attend the meeting, participate and ask questions. Admission is still free, but donations to cover expenses are gratefully accepted and appreciated. Come, listen, learn, ask, bring a friend. We hope to see you there! For more info, visit fhteaparty.us.