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SUMMARY:Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court James Giacomino at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for an informative discussion of the work of the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court and the campaign of James Giacomino for that position\, to which he is currently appointed by Governor Hobbs. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9sW3B_jFTYGGyTkmRyjm1A\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Bisbee\, Arizona\, James is a proud Bisbee High School graduate who began his public service career early — starting as an entry-level employee with the Cochise County Clerk of Superior Court in 2007. \n\n\n\nIn 2011\, and after completing paralegal school at the University of Arizona\, he relocated to Tucson to join the Pima County Clerk’s Office\, advancing quickly from Courtroom Clerk to Supervisor\, Division Director\, and finally Associate Clerk of Court in 2022 before his gubernatorial appointment in 2025. With over 15 years of experience\, James now leads an office of over 180 employees across three locations\, managing an annual budget of over $13 million with transparency\, accountability\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nJames is now seeking an additional term as your Clerk of Superior Court in the 2026 election cycle.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/pima-county-clerk-of-the-superior-court-james-giacomino-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:Sing Out for Justice
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSing Out for Justice!\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWard 6 Office \n\n\n\n3202 E 1st St \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85716 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Tucson Resistance Musicians \n\n\n\n“Initial meeting for the Tucson Resistance Musicians. Song leaders needed! Singers needed! Add the joyful noise of singing to our cause! We will be learning songs mostly from the Justice Choir Songbook as we attend and sing at various protests in the Tucson area. \n\n\n\nWe are looking to have a corps group of 4 – 6 song leaders who would be available to attend protests and events and offer singing in support. We’ll provide a bullhorn and the music.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/sing-out-for-justice/
LOCATION:Ward 6 Council office\, 3202 E. 1st St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“Join 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! \n\n\n\nJoin the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-15/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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ORGANIZER;CN="LD18 Democrats":MAILTO:Chair@LD18Dems.org
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SUMMARY:Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Thank you for your interest in attending the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026! \n\n\n\nThis event will bring together local and regional partners to enhance our community’s resilience to extreme heat. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: Environment & Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2)\, University of Arizona \n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins at 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to have you join us for this important discussion. \n\n\n\nPlease complete the following registration form to secure your spot at the Summit.” \n\n\n\nhttps://survey123.arcgis.com/share/65953dec5b5a4d4290c9793b06c023cd \n\n\n\nMore info here: \n\n\n\n“The summit brings together local governments\, researchers\, nonprofits\, community leaders\, and residents to build partnerships\, share resources\, and support solutions that reduce heat-related risks across Southern Arizona.   \n\n\n\nMorning welcome program includes a resource fair to connect with organizations doing heat resilience work and learn about services and tools available in the community.   \n\n\n\nMorning presentations will highlight how science\, data\, and coordinated work across federal\, state\, county\, and city partners support heat resilience efforts across Arizona and the importance of planning ahead. \n\n\n\nPanel discussions on: \n\n\n\n\nHow extreme heat disproportionately impacts some of the region’s most vulnerable communities\, linking public health\, housing conditions\, worker safety\, and community-based support.\n\n\n\n “Growing Resilience: Youth Visions for a Cooler Future\,” \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided\, along with a performance by Mariachi Aguilitas de Davis\, creating a space for continued connection and conversation among attendees.  \n\n\n\nInteractive breakout sessions focused on shared learning\, practical action\, and real problem-solving so attendees leave with ideas that can be applied right away. \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for staying cool at home\,\n\n\n\nBeginning a conversation for developing emergency protocols during power outages\,\n\n\n\nStrengthening public health communication during heat events\, Cooling and greening neighborhoods\,\n\n\n\nExpanding heat safety protections for workers.   \n\n\n\n\nThe summit will close with conversations focused on partnership and implementation\, including a panel on outage resilience and a final discussion highlighting frontline organizations working across Tucson during heat season. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open\, and event details\, transportation options\, and agenda updates are available online. The summit website will be updated as changes occur.   \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://arcg.is/1y8CXD0  \n\n\n\nRegister at https://arcg.is/1GKWfC2 \n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer at https://arcg.is/18nz0q2“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/southern-arizona-heat-summit-2026/
LOCATION:UA ENR2 Building\, 1064 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85721
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SUMMARY:Opposition to I.C.E. Detention Center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpposition to Marana ICE Detention Center\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nEd Honea Marana Municipal Complex \n\n\n\n11555 W Civic Center Dr \n\n\n\nMarana\, AZ 85653 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Pima Resists ICE \n\n\n\n“Join PRICE along with other community members to show our opposition to an ICE detention center/private prison in Marana. Wear orange!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/opposition-to-i-c-e-detention-center/
LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic
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SUMMARY:Two virtual RTA Next Q & A sessions
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRTA Next special election coming up on March 10\, to vote for or against 1/2 cents sales tax increase for the continuation of the current 20 year RTA Plan. Will be Propositions 418 and 419 on that ballot. \n\n\n\nTwo virtual RTA Next Q&A sessions coming up on Feb. 3 to learn more. First is from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Second is from 5 to 6 p.m. Register here. \n\n\n\nInfo at: https://rtanext.com/ for this $2.67 billion plan. \n\n\n\n“The Regional Transportation Authority\, a state-established taxing district within Pima County\, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life. \n\n\n\nThe $2.67 billion investment plan will support reduced congestion\, improved mobility\, enhanced and expanded transit\, environmental protections\, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and pavement rehabilitation.” \n\n\n\nEarly ballots go out on Feb. 11\, 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/two-virtual-rta-next-q-a-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Community Grief Gathering
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“You are invited to Community Grief Gathering occurring on Mon\, Feb 2\, 2026 4:30pm – 6:30pm“ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Historic Y Courtyard300 E University BlvdTucson AZ 85705 US \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Ames MeeksEmail: queerlybeloveddoula@gmail.com \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This must be in response to the recent killings of two 37 year old civilians Renee Good & Alex Pretti in MN by I.C.E. agents in January\, 2026. We are over a year into the Trump Administration. Be aware and if you feel the need to collectively grieve\, join this event.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/community-grief-gathering/
LOCATION:Historic Y\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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SUMMARY:Bernadette Greene-Placentia\, candidate for CD 8 at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us on February 2nd at Noon for a lively and frank discussion about Bernadette’s campaign to unseat the odious #DishonestAbe\, Abe Hamadeh\, election denier\, Trump toady\, and inveterate liar. Get to know her with her Ballotpedia questionaire and her interview with The Atlantic magazine (search for Bernadette’s name)\, and bring your questions to the QA that will follow her talk. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Meeting:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RVwlcgT1QButuo8FPZyITw\n\n\n\nBernadette’s biography: \n\n\n\nBernadette was raised in the rural Midwest and is the proud daughter of a Vietnam veteran and a Hungarian Refugee. She grew up with a deep respect for service\, sacrifice\, and the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution. After college\, Bernadette was pulling late-night shifts at the local truck stop diner to help her family stay afloat. Soon after\, she climbed into the cab of a big rig and spent the next 27 years hauling freight across the country. She’s seenAmerica from the ground level\, truck stop to truck stop\, talking to factory workers\, single moms\, farmers\, and veterans—ordinary people ignored by the political elite in Washington. \n\n\n\nThrough relentless dedication\, Bernadette built her own trucking company. However\, when the economy tanked\, she watched everything she had fought for\, her business\, her trucks\, her livelihood\, slip away. Like millions of Americans\, she had to start over\, knowing firsthand what it feels like when politicians and corporations write the rules to benefit themselves\, while working families pay the price. \n\n\n\nFor 17 years\, Bernadette has shared life’s toughest roads with her husband\, an environmental services tech. They have a beautiful adopted daughter from China and have built a family rooted in faith\, sacrifice\, and perseverance. She’s a lifelong gun owner who believes in protecting our freedoms\, while finding common-sense solutions and not catering to political extremes. \n\n\n\nAfter watching Democrats lose last cycle and see how under Trump MAGA extremists are dedicated to tearing this country apart\, threaten Social Security\, attack women’s rights\, defund our public schools\, and sell out working people. Bernadette knew something had to change. Today\, our Republic and the U.S. Constitution\, for which our founding fathers fought to defend\, are under direct attack from politicians who put self-interest and power above country. \n\n\n\nBernadette is stepping up because enough is enough! For Democrats to win in Arizona this mid- term\, we need the support of blue-collar workers. It’s time the party fights to bring them back into the fold\, and who better to do that than a working-class woman herself. \n\n\n\nBernadette is a Democrat with a backbone\, someone who has hauled America’s goods through many storms\, fought for every paycheck\, and knows what it’s like to lose everything and have to rebuild. In Congress\, she’ll roll up her sleeves to fight for the people politicians have forgotten\, by protecting Social Security and Medicare\, securing our borders without losing our humanity\, making healthcare affordable\, defending reproductive freedom\, and ensuring thatworking- and middle-class families finally have someone on their side. \n\n\n\nShe’s not another politician. She’s one of us\, and she’s ready to fight like hell to protect Arizona’s 8th Congressional District and the Constitution.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Bernadette is running for CD 8 currently held by Republican attorney incumbent Abe Hamadeh\, elected in Nov. 2024. He also ran for Az Attorney General in Nov. 2022\, losing by 280 votes after a recount.  \n\n\n\nCurrent voter registration stats on CD 8 in Phoenix from AZ SOS:  Dems 113\,110; Republicans 194\,843; Other 153\,780.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/bernadette-greene-placentia-candidate-for-cd-8-at-dgt/
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