Johnny Gunn for Eloy City Council

08/04/2020

For those that would like to follow the poles. Wish us luck!!

https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/AZ/Pinal/104398/web.255599/ #/detail/0190

08/04/2020

Tomorrow’s the day. Regardless of your vote, make it count for YOUR future!! Please think about Sara Curtis and I at that time. Cheers! ~JG

06/23/2020

For your information. Amidst these times, it’s a great option.

Did you know you can vote by mail in Eloy? Nearly 73% of Pinal County residents already do! It's a secure, reliable way to ensure your vote is heard, even if you can't make it to your local polling place on Election Day. Early ballots can be requested by mail, phone, online, or in person. Choose who you want to see on Eloy's City Council from the comfort of your own home, and return your ballot by mail (free of charge) or drop it off at the Recorder's Office before 7pm on Election Day. Visit the link below for answers to common questions and to request your early ballot👇

https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Recorder/Pages/VoterFAQ.aspx

06/18/2020

Out putting up campaign signs with Sara Curtis. Honk if you see us. Looking forward to your vote on August 4th, 2020. Cheers!

06/15/2020

Vision. Progress. Community.

These three words embody what I will see through to fruition if elected to the Eloy City Council.

Vision. With forward thinking and progressive vision we can achieve any goal in front of us.

Progress. Progress will prevent us from repeating the same antics over and over. It’s time for some positive change in OUR community.

Community. A flourishing community is what I strive for.

I was born and raised in Jackson, MI in a very diverse and fairly impoverished area. I found my outlet in athletic wrestling which undoubtedly helped shape my future and work ethic. After graduating from Jackson H.S. I wrestled in college for about a year and a half before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 2003, at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I enlisted as a S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape) Specialist. I spent time on the All Air Force Wrestling team competing at the world level. I have deployed to both Afghanistan and regions of South America. During this time I also found a new passion, skydiving. Which led to my next assignment as a Military Freefall Instructor in Yuma, AZ. After separating from the US Air Force in 2013 my wife and I chose Eloy as our home so that I could pursue a career as a professional skydiver. I started my own business as a defense contractor working for various units in the Military Freefall and survival community. I am currently employed at Complete Parachute Solutions in Coolidge, AZ as well as a part time instructor at both Skydive Arizona and Skyventure Arizona. I have completed over 10,000 skydives and still enjoy the learning process and growing that comes with it. I have an Associates degree in both Survival Instruction and Personnel Recovery from the Community College of the Air Force. I have FAA Certificates as a Private Pilot (Rotorcraft, working on fixed wing) and Senior Parachute Rigger. In the free time my wonderful wife and I enjoy camping with our 3 dogs, playing guitar, and bbq’ing with friends.

If you have any questions please feel free to message me. I look forward to representing you in the future, Cheers!

06/15/2020

Please read the following message from our police chief.

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I would be remiss if, as the Police Chief, I didn’t take this opportunity to speak about the murder of George Floyd. The video of George Floyd’s arrest and death elicited many emotions as I watched it. I found myself very angry and in disbelief that men who are responsible for enforcing the law stooped to this level of criminal behavior. I thought, how these officers can show such a flippant disregard for another man’s life regardless of the crimes he may have committed. Three of the officers showed no mercy for a man who literally died right in front of them at the hands of one of their own and they did nothing. Quite frankly, I was, and I continue to be, dismayed by what I saw in that video. I read about a news story that a Chief in St. Paul was quoted saying, “if any of his officers thought the video of George Floyd’s arrest showed reasonable force, they should resign.” I cannot agree more.

I and the Command staff of the Eloy Police Department will not tolerate abuse by our police officers. Three years ago when I became your Police Chief I conveyed to the members of this department that at all times we, when needed be firm, but will treat all people with dignity and respect. We set clear policy guidelines that basically says, no force will be used to the head, neck/throat (to include choke holds), sternum, or spinal column and no greater force than that is needed to gain compliance. Your police department has checks and balances in place to document all use of force and is reviewed to ensure the force is within policy guidelines. Our officers are also required to activate their body worn cameras to document the use of force not only for their protection, but the citizen’s protection. We carefully and thoroughly screen candidates for police officer. Once hired they receive extensive training before deploying by themselves. We train annually in the use of force and reinforce what is and is not acceptable.

I expect our officers to be professional, respectful and courteous at all times, and anything less is unacceptable. I hold myself to a high standard of conduct and expect that same behavior from each officer. I am proud of the service that the officers of the Eloy Police Department provide to its citizens, and the trust and confidence the community has placed in its police force is honored and coveted.

We will always strive to live up to our motto: “Protect with Honor - Serve with Pride.”