This has been an eventful week for Phoenix as it continues its road to becoming a leader in the drive to combat climate change and provide new access to sustainable outlets for clean energy. First, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego was elected to join the C40 Cities Steering Committee, a global organization of 97 cities that … Read more
Before yesterday, it was apparent with the 2020 down-ballot results, the fringe Republican attempts to suppress the vote through the legislative or redistricting process, and potential voter apathy now that Donald Trump is no longer President, that Arizona Democrats, like-minded Independents, and sane Know Something Republicans needed an election Tsar to coordinate voter registration and … Read more
Arizona and the rest of the Southwest are currently engulfed in a long heatwave trend that has: had a marked increase in the numbers of 100-degree days in Phoenix and other southwest localities. had little rainfall for relief. caused wildfires across the region. created dry spells that have caused water levels in Lake Mead (the … Read more
Newly elected Corporation Commissioner James (Jim) O’Connor showed the people of Arizona this week what happens when you have six candidates vying for three vacancies on the Commission and a devoted base uses that situation to sneak an otherwise unqualified fringe candidate across the finish line in a statewide election. Last week, Mr. O’Connor showed … Read more
After spending his life working to preserve Tucson and Pima County’s Environment, Kevin Dahl would like to take his leadership and public service experience to the Tucson City Council as the next council member from Ward Three. Wanting to “ensure our city remains a vibrant, healthy, and safe community for everyone to call home,” Mr. … Read more