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SUMMARY:No ICE detention center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2025\, 5:30 pm \n\n\n\n11555 W. Civic Center Dr.\, Marana\, AZ 85653 \n\n\n\n“MTC wants to turn the shuttered Marana prison into an ICE detention facility. Residents oppose the project. Wear orange and join folks to tell the town council to stop this project. Signs will be available. \n\n\n\nNeed more information on what’s happening? Here are two helpful articles: \n\n\n\nAn Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility\n\n\n\nFew hurdles for ICE facility at former prison in Marana\, emails show“\n\n\n\nMarana Town Council bios: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Council/Council-Bios
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/no-ice-detention-center-in-marana/
LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85653
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SUMMARY:Tucson City Council Inauguration luncheon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the election of Miranda Schubert and Selina Barajas – joining our amazing sitting Council members including the recently re-elected Kevin Dahl – we are proud of one of the most progressive and diverse City Councils in the Southwest. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate this historic milestone\, we invite our allies and supporters to join us for an Inaugural Lunch immediately following the inauguration of the Mayor and Council.  \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at  \n\n\n\nThe Carriage House\, at  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 2\,  \n\n\n\nand will feature a delicious lunch and dessert in good company. \n\n\n\nIndividual tickets are $75\, and table rates are available for groups. Your support will go to help PCDP elect MORE DEMOCRATS! 🙂  \n\n\n\nPlease reserve your spot today\, seating is limited and these will go quickly! To get your ticket or table click this link: \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025cclunch \n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating this new chapter with you — your presence will help energize our shared commitment to a bold and inclusive community. Let’s help Tucson leadership start strong in leading the way for Pima\, for Arizona\, and to show the whole country how good life can be under Blue skies!” \n\n\n\nWarm regards\,Eric Robbins – ChairPima County Democratic Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nIn Solidarity\,  \n\n\n\nAlex KackExecutive Director –  \n\n\n\nPima County Democratic Party  \n\n\n\nDonate to Pima Dems: https://pimadems.click/donate
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-city-council-inaugural-luncheon/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 125 S. Arizona Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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SUMMARY:Tucson City Council inauguration for Councilmembers in Ward 3\, 5\, 6
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting (Inauguration) \n\n\n\nOrganizer: City of Tucson \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 2Time: 9:30 a.m. (doors open)\, ceremony at 10 a.m.Location: Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S. Church Ave. 85701\, ballroom  \n\n\n\nClick here for agenda and schedule \n\n\n\nClick here for livestream \n\n\n\nTucson City Councilmembers in Ward 3 (Kevin Dahl\, incumbent)\, Ward 5 (Selina Barajas)\, Ward 6 (Miranda Schubert) will be sworn in today. They are all Democrats and were elected in the General Election in November\, 2025.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-city-council-inauguration/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S. Church Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ward 5 Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nUrban planner Selina Barajas was just elected to Ward 5 on the Tucson City Council in Nov. 2025. She ran in the General election unopposed\, and is the first Latina to serve as Ward 5 Councilmember. She defeated Jesse Lugo and Chris Elsner in the August Dem primary.  She will be sworn in on Dec. 2nd.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ward-5-community-mixer/
LOCATION:Moto Sonora Brewing\, 1015 S. Park Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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SUMMARY:Southern AZ Senior Pride holiday potluck
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nHoliday PotluckNovember 29th\, 12:00 – 2:00 PMUnity of Tucson3617 N Camino Blanco“Join us for a special holiday edition of our monthly potluck! We’ll provide main dishes\, while you bring your best side dishes and desserts! Musical entertainment will be provided by Senior Pride Volunteer Curt Beall! Come celebrate the holiday season with friends\, old and new!”Register for Potluck
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/southern-az-senior-pride-holiday-potluck/
LOCATION:Unity of Tucson church\, 3617 N. Camino Blanco\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85718
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nSATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE\n\n\n\nNovember 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturdays at 9AM where we be protesting peacefully outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office. With our presence and our signs\, we will tell him to properly represent his constituency\, and uphold the constitution! We will have extra signs; chillin’ chairs; and a letter-writing station for you to write a letter to Ciscomani and deliver it personally to his office! Indivisible Tucson’s Pressure Ciscomani Team and others will have information tables at these events. Please join us to protest Rep. Ciscomani’s voting record and hypocritical messaging. RSVP if you like\, but no need to – just show up any Saturday morning! See you there! \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: CD 6 Congressman Juan Ciscomani was an aide to Republican Governor Doug Ducey before running for Congress. He is in his 2nd term and defeated former LD 10 State Senator Democrat Kirsten Engel twice. He is up for re-election in 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-6/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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SUMMARY:Eric Chalmers of Resilient Strategies at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a conversation with Eric Chalmers\, a pre-eminent political strategist and consultant in Arizona’s Democratic politics and founder of Resilient Strategies\, about the coming midterm elections which will see all Arizona state and federal officials – except for Senator Gallego – up from grabs. Eric was senior strategist for Gallego’s winning campaign – a notable Democratic victory in a red/purple state – so he can also give insights and lessons learned from that key race. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oCqdAAMJS4KrL_rQX_Ajig\n\n\n\nEric Chalmers is a seasoned Arizona-based political strategist and the founder of Resilient Strategies\, a firm recognized for its disciplined\, data-driven approach to campaigns and civic engagement. He has led efforts across Arizona’s political\, philanthropic\, and policy landscape\, helping shape narratives that help Democrats win. \n\n\n\nAs a senior strategist to Ruben Gallego’s U.S. Senate race\, Eric has played a key role in building one of the most dynamic statewide operations in the country. His work blends analytics with creative execution\, ranging from message testing and digital advertising to coalition building and donor strategy\, always rooted in Arizona’s unique civic fabric. Eric lives in central Phoenix with his wife and their two young boys.
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