Lawsuit over Tucson mobile home park becomes factor in attorney general's race

A lawsuit involving a Tucson mobile home park is playing a role in the Republican primary for Arizona attorney general. The BoaVida group, which owns mobile home parks including Redwood Mobile Park in Tucson, has given more than $600,000 to the Restore Order Arizona political action committee.

The PAC has spent more than $1.2 million supporting Senate President Warren Petersen and criticizing his Republican rival, Rodney Glassman. BoaVida was sued last year by Attorney General Kris Mayes after her office said the company failed to repair Redwood’s air conditioning system, leaving residents without cooling during the summer. A Mayes aide said the repairs made so far have not resolved the office’s concerns, and the case remains pending.

BoaVida founder Eli Werner said the company wants Mayes defeated in November. He said Petersen has supported affordable housing and backed legislation favorable to mobile home residents. Other Restore Order Arizona donors include the Geo Group, Blue Sky Vantage and Services Group of America.

Petersen has reported $1.8 million in campaign contributions and about $524,000 in cash. Glassman reported $3.6 million in contributions and $2.4 million available, including $1 million he contributed to his own campaign. Mayes, who faces no primary opponent, reported $4.3 million in contributions and $2.3 million in the bank for the general election.