San Luis’ Vice-Mayor position filled by convicted Ballot Harvester
OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:14 PM – Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A convicted Ballot harvester has been appointed to serve as the new Vice Mayor of San Luis, Arizona.
The harvester, Gloria Torres, was appointed on December 13th, just a few months after she pleaded guilty to ballot fraud in June 2023.
Torres, along with Nadia Guadalupe Lizarraga-Mayorquin, were first indicted in October of 2022 on two Class 6 felonies of conspiracy and ballot abuse.
The indictment came after a two-year long investigation conducted by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
David Lara and Gary Garcia Snyder from Yuma County first exposed the harvesting activities through hidden video surveillance outside of a San Luis polling station back in July 2020.
Along with Torres and Mayorquin, former San Luis Mayor Guillermina Fuentes and local resident Alma Yadira Juarez were convicted in 2022 in part based on the video evidence.
Torres was appointed by Vice Mayor Luis E. Cabrera’s recommendation as well as council member Matias Rosales and she was approved on a 4-3 vote by the council.
After pleading guilty to ballot harvesting, Torres was placed on a two-year sentence of “supervised probation in accordance with the formal judgment” and was forced to report to Adult Probation on the day of her sentencing.
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Should the vetting process for public office appointments be reevaluated in light of the controversy surrounding the appointment of Gloria Torres as Vice Mayor while under probation for a serious offense
Title: Convicted Ballot Harvester Appointed as Vice Mayor of San Luis, Arizona
Introduction
In a concerning turn of events, a convicted ballot harvester, Gloria Torres, has been appointed as the new Vice Mayor of San Luis, Arizona. This appointment raises questions about the credibility and ethical standards of the local government.
Background
Gloria Torres was appointed on December 13th, just a few months after pleading guilty to ballot fraud in June 2023. Alongside Nadia Guadalupe Lizarraga-Mayorquin, Torres was indicted in October 2022 for conspiracy and ballot abuse, both class 6 felonies. The indictment came after a two-year long investigation conducted by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, with assistance from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
Exposure of Harvesting Activities
The harvesting activities were brought to light by David Lara and Gary Garcia Snyder from Yuma County. They exposed these activities through hidden video surveillance outside a San Luis polling station in July 2020. The footage provided crucial evidence, leading to the conviction of Torres, Mayorquin, former San Luis Mayor Guillermina Fuentes, and local resident Alma Yadira Juarez in 2022.
Appointment Process and Controversy
Gloria Torres was recommended for the Vice Mayor position by Luis E. Cabrera, the current Vice Mayor, and council member Matias Rosales. Despite her conviction, she was approved on a 4-3 vote by the council. This decision raises concerns about the vetting process and the judgement of the council members involved.
Sentencing and Probation
Following her guilty plea, Torres was sentenced to two years of supervised probation and required to report to Adult Probation on the day of her sentencing. It is crucial to question the appropriateness of appointing an individual undergoing probation for a serious offense to a public office position.
Conclusion
The appointment of a convicted ballot harvester as Vice Mayor of San Luis, Arizona, raises serious concerns about the integrity of the local government and its commitment to ethical standards. The community deserves leaders who uphold the highest ethical values and prioritize the interests of the public. The decision to appoint Torres calls into question the credibility of those involved in the appointment process. It remains to be seen how this appointment will impact the image and governance of San Luis moving forward.
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