Dear Editor,

Jennifer Esposito-Jones does not deserve to represent us as a State Representative.

Her latest escapade of leaving a threatening voice message for our County Attorney and his Chief Deputy, using the F word shows her lack of class and integrity. This behavior is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to who she really is. She's certainly NOT the sweet little blue eyed all American gal that her campaign photo tries to depict. Instead, take a look at her mugshot and you'll see the REAL Jennifer Esposito-Jones. 

Using foul language and gestures comes naturally to her. One of the five times she's been handcuffed and put in the back of a patrol car was for "flipping off" a council member out in public where everyone, including children had to see it. 

She tries to come off as a very intelligent, hard working person that's concerned about everyone in our county. Again, just the opposite is true. The fact of the matter is, she is a very cruel and vicious CYBER BULLY. She spends countless hours every day on social media plastering negative posts about her opponents. But even worse, she spends even MORE time attacking private citizens of this county the same way. And when asked if she would continue to spend that many hours on social media if elected her reply was "I'm very good at multi-tasking". 

If any person dares to post something negative about Jennifer, she immediately does a background search on them. If she can dig up anything negative about that person, she will post it on every single Facebook page she can think of. Every county or government page will be used to try to discredit whoever dares oppose her. Even if they just support someone she doesn't like, they will be attacked with the same viciousness. 

Jennifer has posted people's criminal and civil court records, bankruptcy information, business information, and other personal information that although it  is "public information", it would most likely never be known to the masses on Facebook had she not posted it there. She has hurt many people by doing this to them, and has completely destroyed two people's lives and she could care less.

Her disrespect of elderly people who are "snowbirds" here is reprehensible. If they dare ask a question on Facebook they are immediately attacked and she refuses to answer any of their questions because they aren't registered voters in our county.  She calls them "trolls" or accuses them of being a "fake profile" on Facebook because her background search didn't come up with enough information about them. These are ELDERLY PEOPLE she is demeaning and attacking. One woman asked a question and Jennifer told another politician buddy of hers, "she's a non resident who can't vote here so just ignore her obsession with our local government". Another elderly snowbird asked Jennifer what she would do differently than the incumbents if elected. Her snide remark was "I'm not wasting my time catering to your particular demands. You are a provocateur, an agitator. Your numerous recent posts do not give any evidence of real concern fo! r the people here. So feel free to get on your broom and go home".  I don't know who raised her, but I can tell you that if I EVER spoke to an elderly person that way my mother would swoop down from heaven and snatch me bald-headed!

She also feels she is doing all of us a favor by running in this election. She has two versions of the story of why she is running for the third time after failing to be elected twice before. Her first story was "The only reason I'm running is because I've researched the other candidates and although I wish there was one that was worth supporting, there just isn't.  Now she's telling people, "I was asked to run again by numerous people". Of course, she doesn't mention who that might be. 

She's commented on Facebook that "I don't need a job and certainly don't want a full time job. I like being retired, however the Legislature is a perfect fit."  That lack of enthusiasm and/or work ethic makes her unworthy of the position. 

She doesn't play fair and proof of that is how all of her campaign signs have been placed directly in front of Paul Mosely's, within inches' completely blocking his sign from view. Not that I am voting for him, but seriously? That's childish and shows once again she lacks any integrity whatsoever.

Her own supporters have stated on many of her Facebook posts that her negativity won't help her get elected and they have begged her to stop. She not only refuses to do so, she argues with them about it. Do we want someone this vindictive, this cruel, this narcissistic representing us? Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing, folks. 

Katya Lyon

Dolan Springs

Category: Opinion

Published: 28 August 2018

By Shanana Rain BearCat
Publisher, Desert Messenger
Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper

2:12-CV-01383 JAT Jones v. Town of Quartzsite et al

Jennifer Jones

Quartzsite, AZ - Jennifer Jones, a local dog groomer, political activist, and former state candidate, lost her infamous Civil Rights case against the Town of Quartzsite in U.S. District Court Phoenix Division Tuesday, May 26th, 2015. (Jones was also publisher of a Quartzsite tabloid, but January was her last edition.)

In his ruling, U.S. District Senior Judge James A. Teilborg wrote, "this Court is dismissing this case with prejudice for failure to prosecute pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b,) He continued stating, "judgment for Defendants on all counts. Plaintiff to take nothing, and the complaint and action are dismissed with prejudice." (meaning Jones is barred from bringing an action on the same claim.)

Jones had filed no less than 6 cases against the Town in Federal Court. This case was originally filed on June 27, 2012 by Jones herself. Since then, two attorneys requested to be withdrawn from representing Jones in separate filings, so Jones represented herself Tuesday. In September, 2014 the Court dismissed all complaints but First Amendment Freedom of Speech complaint. In one of her earlier complaints, Jones claimed that Quartzsite Town Council and Police Department had harassed her with warrant-less searches in an attempt to discourage her political activities. A court tossed that 2010 case a year later, a similar lawsuit filed in 2012 fell apart for failure to prosecute. As recently as March 30th this year, U.S. District Judge Diane J. Hemetawa ruled in favor of the Town of Quartzsite, against Jones for failure to prosecute.

These cases are related, in one way or another, to a Town Council meeting on June 28th, 2011 when Jones was ejected and arrested (later dismissed) during a public comment period. The video of the arrest soon went viral.

According to the Court, Jones had called the Court's chambers Friday, May 22nd, indicating that she intended to file a motion to continue the trial scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th, the next business day. The court notified Jones that the trial will begin Tuesday as scheduled and if a motion was filed, the Court would not rule on it before Tuesday. The court also Ordered Jones to appear for the hearing. Judge  Teilborg stated that Jones must be prepared to proceed to trial  in the event the Court denies the motion. "If plaintiff fails to appear or if the Court denies the motion to continue and Plaintiff is not prepared to proceed to trial at that time, her case will be dismissed for failure to prosecute pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b)."

After much publicity, Jones finally had her day in court, but filed two Emergency motions before the 9 am hearing Tuesday morning. The subpoenaed Jury Pool was assembled next door; the attorney for the Town, Larry Jay Crown of Titus Brueckner & Levine PC, was in attendance along with witnesses for the Town: former Quartzsite Town Manager Alexandra Taft, Former Quartzsite Chief of Police Jeffrey Gilbert and former Quartzsite Police Detective Richard Patterson. Quartzsite Mayor Ed Foster was in attendance supporting Jones.

Judge Teilborg denied Jones' first motion which asked the court to deny a previous motion allowing witnesses to testify via telephone.

Jones then pleaded her case for an extension. She explained that many of her witnesses were in public service and "it would be impossible for them to testify without a subpoena." Jones said there was no "physical way" to serve her witnesses all over the state of Arizona in a timely manner. She also explained she was learning very quickly, but did not expect to have to represent herself in this case.

Jones complained about not having a vehicle and having to drive multiple times to Phoenix. Jones complained about the long distance drive to Phoenix from Quartzsite. She also stated it was not possible for her to travel without making prior arrangements for her show dogs to be cared for. Jones said she made "every effort possible" to find a location in Phoenix for her dogs. Jones also reached out to people through social media, but "could not find anyone willing to accommodate the dogs with electricity."

She said she had problems with her email; admitting to not reading an important notice from the Court.

"Given I only had 21 days to spontaneously have 15 witnesses to prepare questions for, to locate if I could, to get subpoenas issued for, to get subpoenas served for...Nowhere in my logical mind did it occur to me that the May 26th date was being carried over," said Jones. She said she thought they were "back to the point of proposing dates."

Judge Teilborg mentioned Jones' lengthy document seeking an extension, calling it a masterpiece with citations and rulings a lawyer might prepare. He asked Jones how long she worked on it. Jones replied, "Every waking moment from the 12th [of May] until last night until about 10 pm." Judge Teilborg suggested the amount of time spent on the document could have been used to get subpoenas out and preparing her witnesses.

Jones said she didn't think the judge would actually approve her most recent attorney's request to withdraw from the case. "Never in a million years did I dream that you would grant that order" and not be allowed time to seek additional counsel. She stated she even went to the Arizona Governor's Inaugural and asked former Governor Jan Brewer's son if he would take a look at the case, but she didn't hear back from him.

Jones admitted fault in that she "did misunderstand the plain reading of what was in front of me. I'm throwing myself on the mercy of the court" and was not ready to proceed at this point.

After a 25 minute recess, the Court reconvened. Judge Teilborg denied Jones' motion for an extension. He said, "to move the case forward would invite the same litany of failures and excuses from the Plaintiff."

The Judge stated, "Plaintiff's claim that she was unaware of the trial date simply is not credible."

He said, "Plaintiff CHOSE to file in Federal Court in Phoenix."

Regarding the jurors, Judge Teilborg said, "some may have come from regions even further than Quartzsite!"

The Judge also stated Jones did not seek more time to find counsel after her 2nd attorney asked for withdrawal. Earlier this month, the clerk of the court sent an email to Jones with full instructions to prepare for trial date of May 26th.

Judge Teilborg stated Jones "disregarded Court's orders." He also stated, "The court has bent over backwards to accommodate the plaintiff's needs."

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“As the constitutional conservative candidate currently running for the Arizona House of Representatives, I realize that this is a bold move, however, I feel a moral obligation to act at this time on behalf of all the taxpayers in Mohave County,” Jones-Esposito said in February. “As a small government fiscal conservative, I find Supervisor Bishop’s socialist voting record to be abhorrent. I have watched her crusade to raise taxes, raise rates, and grow government at nearly every opportunity. Instead of reaching out to constituents who do not agree with her, Supervisor Bishop belittles them and treats them with contempt, even retaliating against those who dissent.”

 

At the time, Bishop labeled Jones-Esposito’s words as “vague and preposterous allegations.”

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Jennifer is so unelectable:

"I find Supervisor Bishop’s socialist voting record to be abhorrent."

Candidates should have to pass an IQ test, a knowledge test and a lie detector test.   I don't know about Jennifer's IQ, but she really doesn't know a thing about politics.  Calling Bishop's voting record "socialist" really proves how dumb she is.

You also can't be very smart if you file for a recall and lack any specific reason!

Jennifer couldn't argue her way out of a cardboard box on fire -- she's limited to slander and unsubstantiated allegations.  I've seen what she posted on Facebook since the 2016 primaries and I have never seen her argue an issue in a comprehensive manner.

She would make a good activist if she was just more truthful and knowledgeable.