Vice Mayor Celebrates Election Victory: ‘We’re Going to Crush This!’

Maricopa Vice Mayor Amber Liermann expressed a sense of fulfillment after a demanding campaign season, following a decisive victory in Arizona’s July 30 primary election. At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center on July 11, 2024, during InMaricopa’s City Council debate, Liermann indicated her months of campaigning were “rewarding.”

Recent polling reflected her popularity, with Liermann securing 5,602 votes, accounting for 27% of the votes in a pool of five candidates. Pinal County is set to ratify these results on Monday, solidifying her win.

“I am so grateful for the community’s support and votes,” Liermann commented. The support ranged from door-knocking and social media shares to donations and yard signs, she explained. These varied efforts collectively contributed to her success.

During her campaign, Liermann focused on understanding key community concerns, including improving road infrastructure, particularly State Route 347, enhancing services for seniors and youth, expanding commercial industry, and increasing access to healthcare.

“People have to leave Maricopa to get medical services,” she noted, emphasizing the need for local healthcare options.

Additionally, the issue of establishing an animal shelter was a significant topic. Maricopa, the most populous incorporated place in Pinal County, currently lacks such a facility, a point of concern given the rising calls for service since 2021.

“Maricopa is the largest city in the county without an animal shelter,” Liermann pointed out, mentioning that Casa Grande has two shelters.

With her re-election, along with council members Eric Goettl and Bob Marsh, Liermann believes that maintaining incumbency will facilitate faster progress on these issues.

“There’s a real benefit to the incumbents staying together because we have momentum and communicate well,” she said, highlighting the strengths each member brings to the council and their synchronized efforts.

Optimistic about the future, Liermann concluded, “We’re gonna kill this.”