Re: The Jan. 2 op-ed “More immigration gaslighting by local officials.”
Steve Christy knows gaslighting, having used the technique himself.
The Republican Pima County supervisor voted twice against certifying the general election canvasses, in 2020 and 2022, citing possible election fraud without evidence. That’s gaslighting by his definition: “… telling you not to believe what you are seeing.”
Christy in 2022 ignored a factual report from the county elections director that issues inconsequential to primary election results were being fixed. Instead, he made it seem that they weren’t, saying, “It’s imperative that these issues be taken seriously and addressed.” That’s gaslighting.
In July 2023, Christy voted against seeking an expedited state report on Tucson’s water supply, saying, “Everything I’ve been led to believe is that water resources are under control.” Despite most everyone saying we have a water crisis, he chose to gaslight.
Michael A. Chihak
West side
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