Forwarded from Fighting 4 AZ
Arizona State Commissioner Jim O’Connor has sent out a 3rd official letter to all elected county officials:
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The evidence continues to flood in for the November 8th General Election with reported complaints of problems with voting machines and tabulators throughout Maricopa County.
Cochise County has prudently determined to “table” their certification of their election canvass, until our Secretary of State satisfactorily proves to them that the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC) “accredited laboratories” were in fact accredited at the time they certified the voting machines and tabulators. Instead of complying with Cochise’s reasonable request, the SOS is bullying the County with threats of “going ahead without them” thereby disrespecting the will and the votes of every voter in the County.
Each of you will be putting your name and reputation on the line with your certification of the canvass. Prudence dictates you approach your solemn obligation with due diligence. It is hoped that you will be among the counties that give serious consideration to joining Cochise in this attempt at enhancing transparency and accountability to the people of your county.
Today I am writing to encourage each of you to take a cautious and conservative stand, as did your fellow Supervisor’s in Cochise County in their tabling the certification of their election canvass, until our Secretary of State proves to them that the EAC “accredited laboratories”, were in fact accredited at the time they certified the voting machines and tabulators.
I do pray that you in our rural counties are less cavalier with the public trust than the Supervisors and Recorder in Maricopa County.
Jim O’Connor
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The evidence continues to flood in for the November 8th General Election with reported complaints of problems with voting machines and tabulators throughout Maricopa County.
Cochise County has prudently determined to “table” their certification of their election canvass, until our Secretary of State satisfactorily proves to them that the federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC) “accredited laboratories” were in fact accredited at the time they certified the voting machines and tabulators. Instead of complying with Cochise’s reasonable request, the SOS is bullying the County with threats of “going ahead without them” thereby disrespecting the will and the votes of every voter in the County.
Each of you will be putting your name and reputation on the line with your certification of the canvass. Prudence dictates you approach your solemn obligation with due diligence. It is hoped that you will be among the counties that give serious consideration to joining Cochise in this attempt at enhancing transparency and accountability to the people of your county.
Today I am writing to encourage each of you to take a cautious and conservative stand, as did your fellow Supervisor’s in Cochise County in their tabling the certification of their election canvass, until our Secretary of State proves to them that the EAC “accredited laboratories”, were in fact accredited at the time they certified the voting machines and tabulators.
I do pray that you in our rural counties are less cavalier with the public trust than the Supervisors and Recorder in Maricopa County.
Jim O’Connor