Did a little research today into the address of Grassroots Programs, the business operated by Kerry Martin, the wife of Republican candidate for AZ State Treasurer, Sen. Dean Martin.
The address is listed, by the Corporation Commission, Secretary of State, and in Dean Martin's campaign finance reports, as 4718 E. Cactus, #159, Phoenix.
My research consisted of driving there today.
"4718 E. Cactus" in Phoenix is a mail drop in a shopping center across from the Paradise Valley Mall, specifically, P.V. Postal and Shipping.
The address for Digital Print Design is 12629 N. Tatum, #159, also in Phoenix.
The last listing that I can find for that is a couple of years old, so I was not surprised that I could not find it there. Looking at his most recent filings for the Treasurer's race, he's not using his own business for signs this time around.
Much of this has come to light before now, but what is semi-ignorable in a candidate for the legislature from another district (a part-time legislature at that - in theory :) ) is totally unacceptable in a candidate for Treasurer, a position that requires a high level of integrity and professionalism.
Rano Singh has the experience, integrity and professionalism to do the job the way it is supposed to be done. Not the way David Petersen has done it; not the way Dean Martin would do it if we are foolish enough to give him the chance.
The only thing that I find surprising in all of this is NOT the fact that a partisan hack from a safe district engages is brazenly unethical campaign finance activities, with no worry of penalty.
No, the only surprise is the fact that the Singh campaign and the AZ Democratic party aren't hammering him on this on a daily basis.
On the other hand, I expect the questions about his ethics to get louder as the general election nears.
A LOT louder.
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