Dear Editor,
This is a rebuttal to Jack Ehrhardt’s minority opinion on Kingman resident Elliot Chalew’s clever and entertaining article, “Home on the Range,” which appeared in The Standard on January 9. Mr. Ehrhardt’s reply appeared in the January 15 publication of The Standard
I am certain Mr. Ehrhardt has never met or spoken to Mr. Chalew, but many of us have. Chalew’s focus is advancing the interest of the rank-and-file Kingman residents, which has collided with those of city and county government on the critical subject of uncontrolled growth not being in synch or sustainable with the existing frail infrastructure, both virtually and materially. There is nothing ignorant about that subject, as Ehrhardt suggests, and Chalew’s passion for advancing the people’s best interests has created a groundswell of thankful support.
Angel Homes’ reputation in the community may differ from Ehrhardt’s based on irrefutable feedback across social media. Chalew’s focus has never been on Angle Homes or Ehrhardt’s business, Ace Builders. It has been on putting in place adequate infrastructure for growth first, so it appears he is twisting the issues.
Your attack on Elliot falls in the shadow of your credibility as a losing Democrat Party candidate for District #4 Supervisor, your failed attempt to sue the AZ Attorney General over election results, and your belief in socializing climate change. Elliot Chalew agrees with you and most political action groups that promote and support the ideology of water sustainability in Mohave County.
Your rude sentiment suggesting Chalew was seeking self-adoration is indicative of the long-standing attitude of Kingman’s establishment in-crowd, whose first concern has always been their own special interest pocketbook.
Jim Consolato
