On Thursday, U.S. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake finally entered into the fray created by the U.S. Forest Service’s announcement that it was planning to round-up the beloved Salt River horses. On Wednesday, State Representative Kelly Townsend secured a postponement of the round-up from officials with the Mesa Ranger District on the Tonto National Forest.
Townsend stated, “The senators’ assistance is very much appreciated. There is plenty of room on the bandwagon, and I hope that all Arizonans join them.”
State Representative Mark Finchem stated, “It is quite a sight to see the senators grabbing hold of this issue like tourists clinging to a trotting dude ranch mare. It warms my heart to see the senators, for whatever reason, getting on board. I hope that we can count on their support for other states’ right issues.”
Townsend is hosting a town hall on Sunday at 4:00 p.m., at the Love of Christ Lutheran Church, located at 1525 N Power Rd, Mesa, Arizona.