Candidate Interviews

Local Educators and Activists Gather at an AEA-ADLCC Sponsored Roundtable and Offer Solutions to the Plight of Arizona’s Teachers and Public Schools

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Before the recent revelations that Arizona, according to Consumer Affairs, is fifty first in public education spending  and that unlike public schools, holders of Empowerment Scholarship Account holders were permitted to hog in $360 million from last year’s allotments without spending one penny on 2023/24 educational expenses, local Legislators and Activists gathered to discuss advancing Public … Read more

Laura Metcalfe Wants to Bring an Accountable, Innovative, and Inclusive Culture to the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office

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Dr. Laura Metcalfe has close to three decades working in public education. Many of those years as an administrator in various functions in the Maricopa County Schools Superintendents office.  With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she currently sits on the East Valley institute of Technology (E.V.I.T.) governing board. In this election cycle, Dr. Metcalfe is … Read more

As the New Sheriff of Pinal County, Experienced Law Enforcement Leader Patrick Melvin Wants to Create a Culture Residents will be Proud Of

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Patrick Melvin has over thirty years’ experience in Arizona Law Enforcement including positions in the Phoenix Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. Until last year, he had served as the Chief of Police for Maricopa just south of Phoenix and Chandler in Pinal County. Chief Melvin has decided to apply his vast experience and … Read more

Kirsten Engel Shines in PBS Debate on the Congressional District 6 Race. CiscoMAGA Just Lied.

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Congressional District 6 candidates faced off on PBS, as Juan Ciscomani defended his abysmal incumbency while challenger Kirsten Engel condemned his lack of accomplishments. Engel, a law professor at the University of Arizona and former AZ state legislator, outlined her support for reproductive rights, a secure border and solving Arizona’s water shortage. “Congressman Juan Ciscomani … Read more