GOODYEAR—Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has joined the growing chorus of Republican leaders lending their support to Supervisor Clint Hickman. Hickman’s endorsements include Governor Jan Brewer, Former Supervisor Max Wilson, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and countless neighbors and community leaders throughout the West Valley.

“I encourage the voters of Maricopa County to join me in supporting Clint Hickman for County Supervisor in District 4. He has a long track record of community service and helping charitable causes. Most importantly, he is committed to partnering with us in our efforts to fight crime, protect the rights of victims, and ensure the safety of our community,” said Montgomery.

“I am very honored to have County Attorney Montgomery’s support,” stated Supervisor Hickman. “I have committed to working with him and his office to do everything we can to support public safety, reduce crime, and ensure that the law is upheld. He is doing a great job and I hope to continue to partner with him into the future.”

Supervisor Hickman’s other priorities for District 4 include promoting and protecting Luke Air Force Base, reducing harmful regulations, and creating a business-friendly environment in the West Valley. You can learn more about Supervisor Clint Hickman and his campaign at www.electclinthickman.com.

About County Attorney Bill Montgomery

Bill Montgomery was first elected Maricopa County Attorney in a Special Election in 2010 and re-elected in 2012 on a pledge to fight crime, honor victims’ rights, and protect and strengthen our community. As a West Point Graduate, decorated Gulf War Veteran, former Deputy County Attorney and a professional prosecutor, he has dedicated his personal and professional life to serving others.

Bill earned his J.D. from ASU’s College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving the Order of the Coif. As a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, he quickly gained a reputation as an aggressive prosecutor, later serving as a Bureau Chief of the Auto Theft Bureau, which recorded a 35% drop in auto theft under his leadership.

As County Attorney, Bill is committed to vigorously prosecuting crimes and holding criminals accountable. He believes in the responsible application of Arizona’s tough sentencing laws to ensure violent and repeat criminals are kept away from our fellow citizens and communities. He is committed to partnering with law enforcement along with business and civic leaders to protect and strengthen communities, and has been an outspoken advocate for holding criminals who harm our children accountable.

Bill is equally determined to fight fraud and identity theft through the County Attorney’s specialized Fraud and Identity Theft Enforcement bureau. He also recognizes a citizen’s right to defend his or her family without fear of prosecution. Bill has also helped shape legislation designed to protect victims of crime and reform Child Protective Services, resulting in the creation of the Office of Child Welfare Investigations, and he continues to be a passionate advocate for Crime Victim Rights in Arizona.

About Supervisor Clint Hickman

Clint Hickman is a fourth-generation Arizonan from one of the West Valley’s most prominent families and businesses. He was appointed to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in March of 2013. Hickman was selected to replace former Supervisor Max Wilson and vowed to continue Wilson’s tradition of integrity, decency and fairness – and to serve “as champion of the taxpayer.”

Hickman brings energy, enthusiasm and enormous business and community experience to public service. He is vice president of sales and marketing at Hickman’s Family Farms, Arizona’s largest egg producer, a West Valley landmark business that started in 1944 on Grandmom Nell’s backyard porch and 50 hens. Hickman’s Family Farms now houses four million hens.

Clint Hickman has more than 25 years of experience in the business. Other than four years at the University of Arizona, he has spent his entire life in the West Valley. Like his predecessor Max Wilson, Hickman comes to politics after long track record of community service and helping charitable causes. He is currently Honorary Commander of the 69th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, a member of the Hunger Project, the Arizona and Maricopa County Farm Bureau, and board member of the Arizona Food Marketing Association. He was also appointed and served as one of the few civilian members on the Arizona Meth Project.

Hickman is a lifelong Republican – dedicated to promoting fiscal responsibility, protecting Luke Air Force Base, and reducing restrictions to support jobs and economic opportunities. He and his wife Jennifer have two sons and a daughter. They live in Goodyear.

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