PRESS RELEASE

Senator Verschoor Formally Announces for State Treasurer

February 14, PHOENIX - Republican Senator Thayer Verschoor (R-22) of Gilbert today announced his formal candidacy for Arizona State Treasurer. Verschoor, husband to Carla and the father of five, and an 82nd Army Airborne decorated veteran, has been serving his fellow citizens his entire adult life.

"In these challenging times for all Arizonans, it is important that they have a protector of their tax dollars who has demonstrated leadership in fighting for smaller government and economic growth. Senator Verschoor is the one candidate for State Treasurer who has fought for Arizonans' financial safety and security in the same manner that I have fought for their physical safety and security and I am proud to endorse him for Arizona State Treasurer," stated Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Verschoor’s career has been defined by his consistent conservative fiscal leadership. As a result of his stellar record of advocacy for the taxpayer in the legislature, Verschoor has received the Friend or Champion of the Taxpayer designation every year of his service. His unparalleled record of leadership has resulted in his being honored with the highest awards from the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers, Goldwater Institute, Chamber of Commerce, Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Americans for Prosperity and the PAChyderm Coalition. An overwhelming plurality of his fellow Republican legislators have also endorsed Verschoor for State Treasurer.

Verschoor also gained the enthusiastic endorsement of Maricopa County Treasurer "Hos" Hoskins. "Thayer Verschoor has a solid record of fiscal responsibility. As Maricopa County Treasurer, I have found him to be a stalwart advocate for the taxpayers of this state. I look forward to working with Thayer in his new role as State Treasurer as we continue our efforts to protect taxpayer dollars," said Hoskins.

"I led the fight for the largest tax cuts in Arizona’s history, advocated for reduced school administrative costs & expanded school choice. I'm proud of my record of accomplishments for Arizona. I will continue my personal commitment to you as your Watchdog as State Treasurer!", stated Verschoor.

"Here on Arizona Statehood Day, I ask all Arizonans to join with me as we fight the unwelcome intrusion of higher taxes, more fees and additional unnecessary regulation into our daily lives by a bigger and bigger government. As we approach the centennial celebration of the State of Arizona, I believe that strong fiscal leadership will lead to an era where our best days are ahead of us. Together, we will restore fiscal sanity to the state capitol and return Arizona to its rightful position of unparalleled economic growth." Verschoor continued.

Senator Verschoor invites you to join him in his continuing efforts to return fiscal sanity to the state capitol, You can contact him at: Thayerlv@juno.com or 602-703-0266.