By Mike Sunnucks
Phoenix Business Journal
Glendale mayoral candidates Jerry Weiers and Manuel Cruz have taken opposing stances on the sales tax reversal measure that’s headed for the city’s November ballot.
![Former Rep. Jerry Weiers](https://s4745.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Former-Rep.-Jerry-Weiers1.jpg)
The measure asks voters to reverse a $125 million, five-year sales tax increase Glendale is relying on to plug budget gaps and pay for the first years of a $300 million Phoenix Coyotes arena deal.
Weiers, a Republican, wants to see the increase reversed. Cruz, a Democrat, does not. The two are squaring off for a runoff election in November. Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, who is retiring, backs Weiers in the race.