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SUMMARY:Press conference re: DACA recipient Karla Toledo
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Karla’s attorney Mo Goldman on FB: “Come join us for a press conference at 9 a.m. Monday (June 22) at El Presidio Park near the El Presidio Fountain (165 W. Alameda Street). \n\n\n\nJoin Karla Toledo\, Rep. Adelita Grijalva (CD 7)\, Mayor Regina Romero and other Southern Arizona elected officials in a press conference to update her deportation saga and the current state of DACA. \n\n\n\nA little background: \n\n\n\nOn June 2\, 2026\, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed a motion asking that the immigration court dismiss Ms. Toledo’s deportation proceedings. In that motion\, DHS specifically noted that “circumstances of the respondent’s case have changed after the notice to appear was issued to such an extent that continuation is no longer in the best interest of DHS.” An immigration judge subsequently signed the order to dismiss proceedings. \n\n\n\nOnly a day later\, on June 3\, 2026\, DHS filed a new notice to appear with the immigration court. The notice to appear was the exact same as the first one. Karla is now back in deportation proceedings. \n\n\n\nThis outrageous move by DHS should be widely denounced by our community. DHS is clearly targeting Ms. Toledo as retaliation for speaking out on her own behalf. Karla was victimized on May 18\, 2026\, when ICE agents violently crashed through her front door and arrested her without a judicial warrant. \n\n\n\nThe Southern Arizona community must rally behind Karla as this cannot stand in our community or country. She is part of our great nation as she has lived here for 96% of her life and has been a great member of our community.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/press-conference-re-daca-recipient-karla-toledo/
LOCATION:El Presidio Park\, 165 W. Alameda St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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SUMMARY:Nick Mansour\, candidate for Az Treasurer at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Please join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Nick Mansour about his campaign for Arizona State Treasurer and the urgent need for new state financial management on Monday\, June 22\, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for This Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UpncC8XnShei5cPr1O5vWQ\n\n\n\nNick was Chairman and CEO of the Arizona College of Nursing\, which he led to become Arizona’s largest nursing school\, a leading nursing college in the nation\, and a significant contributor to solving our state’s and nation’s critical need for nurses. During his tenure\, the Arizona College grew twenty times larger from a single campus to now twenty-four in fourteen states\, while over 90% of the graduates passed their licensing exams on their first try and over 90% found jobs as nurses. Ernst & Young recently recognized Nick as a Pacific Southwest Regional Winner and National Finalist for its Entrepreneur of the Year award. \n\n\n\nSeveral years ago\, Nick faced a serious health scare that resulted in a ten-hour surgery that doctors told him he may not survive. In the weeks leading up to his surgery he had time to reflect and pray and realized that while he had been successful\, he wanted to do more to help others. It’s why he’s stepping up now: he knows Arizona is only scratching the surface of its potential and the unmatched experience and expertise he’ll bring to the State Treasurer’s office will deliver a return on investment for all Arizonans. As Treasurer\, Nick will ensure our state’s finances are run like those of the successful businesses he’s led – so that cities\, towns\, and school districts have the resources they need now and that our state is investing wisely to support future generations and families\, just like yours.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: this Treasurer position is an open seat as Republican Az Treasurer Kimberly Yee is termed out & running for Supe of Public Instruction. Nick will face off with the Republican nominee in the General Election on Nov. 3\, 2026. I believe Nick spoke at DGT in Oct. 2025 so this is an update on his campaign.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/nick-mansour-candidate-for-az-treasurer-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:Meet the candidates forum with Desert Messenger News
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22 \n\n\n\n6 – 8pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nQuartzsite Senior Center \n\n\n\n40 S Moon Mountain AveQuartzsite\, AZ 85346Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Free and open to the public! \n\n\n\nHear directly from the candidates\, learn their priorities\, and discuss the issues most relevant to the community. \n\n\n\nLocal\, State\, and National candidates invited. \n\n\n\nIntroductory remarks by Civic Engagement Beyond Voting \n\n\n\n6 pm: Informal meet & greet with candidates 6:30 pm: Remarks by candidates with Q&A.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  I guess Quartzsite is in CD 9\, and LD 30 in La Paz County in Arizona.  \n\n\n\nInfo on Desert Messenger News: https://desertmessenger.com/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/meet-the-candidates-forum-with-desert-messenger-news/
LOCATION:Quartzsite Senior Center\, 40 S. Moon Mountain Ave.\, Quartzsite\, Arizona\, 85346
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