Carefree Truth
Issue #681, August 13, 2018
During this election cycle, numerous questions were raised among voters concerning the veracity of a number of Candidate Michael E. Farrar’s statements regarding employment, property ownership, etc., prompting some investigation. As voters, you have the right to information about a candidate running for Mayor/CEO of your town.
Mike Farrar is running for Mayor using 3 Key Words:
Prosperity, Transparency and Unity
Mike Farrar promises to bring "Prosperity" to Carefree.
Prosperity, Transparency and Unity
Mike Farrar promises to bring "Prosperity" to Carefree.
Upon information and belief, Mike Farrar utilizes AHCCCS for his health insurance. While we appreciate that everyone needs assistance now and then, these programs are means tested. The fact that a mayoral candidate who would oversee the Town’s financial health continues to draw welfare benefits is a concern.
Income
If your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($16,753 per year for an individual in 2018, $34,638 for a family of four), you may qualify for AHCCCS.
Income-based AHCCCS counts most types of earned and unearned income you have. However, some income is not counted, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and some contributions to retirement accounts. Learn more about what types of income affect income-based AHCCCS eligibility.
If your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($16,753 per year for an individual in 2018, $34,638 for a family of four), you may qualify for AHCCCS.
Income-based AHCCCS counts most types of earned and unearned income you have. However, some income is not counted, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and some contributions to retirement accounts. Learn more about what types of income affect income-based AHCCCS eligibility.
The above income requirement statement comes from the AHCCCS website. Mr. Farrar drives a BMW, a Range Rover and a motorcycle. He wears expensive clothes and lives in a nice home.
It was pointed out that Mr. Farrar has had 15 employers in the Real Estate business since 1999. He refuted this by saying he owned 9 of those companies and was an independent contractor for 2 of them. Here is his employment record, with start and end dates included. You will have to scroll across to see the dates.
It is my understanding that Designated Brokers are the top level of commercial brokers. Associate Brokers are the low level. Many of the firms that list Mr. Farrar as a Designated Broker were his own companies, all of which have been closed. His current employer is Marcus and Millichap, a large company at which he is listed as an Associate Broker.
It was pointed out that Mr. Farrar has had 15 employers in the Real Estate business since 1999. He refuted this by saying he owned 9 of those companies and was an independent contractor for 2 of them. Here is his employment record, with start and end dates included. You will have to scroll across to see the dates.
It is my understanding that Designated Brokers are the top level of commercial brokers. Associate Brokers are the low level. Many of the firms that list Mr. Farrar as a Designated Broker were his own companies, all of which have been closed. His current employer is Marcus and Millichap, a large company at which he is listed as an Associate Broker.
Individual
The following information was retrieved from the Department's database at 6/21/2018 11:51:01 AM. The information presented reflects the database records at the time of your inquiry; however, it will not reflect pending updates which are being processed by the Department.
Name:FARRAR, MICHAEL E.
Nickname:
License Number:BR012923000
License Status:Active
License Type:Real Estate Broker
PC/PLC Name:Not Applicable
Original Date:10/14/1986
Expiration Date:10/31/2018
Employment History
The following information was retrieved from the Department's database at 6/21/2018 11:51:01 AM. The information presented reflects the database records at the time of your inquiry; however, it will not reflect pending updates which are being processed by the Department.
Name:FARRAR, MICHAEL E.
Nickname:
License Number:BR012923000
License Status:Active
License Type:Real Estate Broker
PC/PLC Name:Not Applicable
Original Date:10/14/1986
Expiration Date:10/31/2018
Employment History
Mike Farrar promises to bring "Transparency" to Carefree.
It was believed that Mr. Farrar did not own property in Carefree. He responded by posting the Quit Claim Deed below, granted to him by his mother, Sarah Farrar. The deed is dated July 20, 2010.
It was believed that Mr. Farrar did not own property in Carefree. He responded by posting the Quit Claim Deed below, granted to him by his mother, Sarah Farrar. The deed is dated July 20, 2010.
Below is what is recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder's Office:
Mr. Farrar has been in possession of an unrecorded Quit Claim Deed for nearly 8 years. The tax bills are still sent to his mother, who lives in Glendale. Mr. Farrar has now publicly claimed ownership. This house is a previously undisclosed asset. Because it is listed at the Recorder's Office as being owned by Sarah Farrar, Mr. Farrar's recently claimed ownership remains officially hidden. Even in official public documents, Mr. Farrar has generally listed both his mailing and his physical address as his PO box at The UPS Store in the Terravita Marketplace, which has the physical address 34422 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
The document below is from the Maricopa County Superior Court records. This traffic stop caught Mr. Farrar driving with Texas plates, where auto registration is significantly cheaper than Arizona registration. Mr. Farrar had illegal Texas plates on his car for some years. He changed his registration to Arizona after this guilty plea.
Mike Farrar promises to bring "Unity" to Carefree.
Mike Farrar's Mayoral campaign has been the most divisive since the failed recall attempt against Mayor David Schwan in 2009/10.
Lyn Hitchon
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Mike Farrar's Mayoral campaign has been the most divisive since the failed recall attempt against Mayor David Schwan in 2009/10.
Lyn Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list.
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