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SUMMARY:Brian Matlock\, candidate for Az State Mine Inspector at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a discussion and QA with Democratic Candidate Brian Matlock for AZ State Mine Inspector. Come learn more about this misuderstood and little-known Constitutional state-wide office. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wk-D1tflSf-E7714UFmEmA\n\n\n\nBrian Matlock is a Marine Reserves veteran and Mechanical Engineer with decades of heavy industry experience including forestry\, pulp & paper\, foundry and mining. Brian is named as an inventor on six United States patents\, some directly associated with mining safety. He has worked at industrial sites on every continent except Antarctica. Brian’s experience includes design\, field service\, marketing and management with supervisory duties.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: long time Republican Az State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh resigned in August 2025. Republican Les Presmyk was appointed in his place\, probably running for election in 2026. Matlock will face off with him in the General Election.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/brian-matlock-candidate-for-az-mine-inspector-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:Ward 6 Councilmember Miranda Schubert on RTA Next at DGT Salon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a lively discussion about RTA Next. Miranda Schubert will be making the case for voting NO on Props 418/419 (RTA Next). Please note carefully the special date and time of Weds March 4th at 6pm on Zoom! If you haven’t yet made up your mind and voted (polls close at 7pm on March 10th\, and you must hand deliver ballots following the mail-in deadline of March 3rd!) then join us to discuss the case against RTA Next. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o0xQgYLfTN6Exq9rYQbpGg\n\n\n\nYou can read about the case against at https://nortanext.com/ \n\n\n\nWe will update this post with any additional information we might get from Miranda and others opposing RTA Next prior to the event.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: \n\n\n\nMiranda published a guest opinion against RTA Next in AZ Daily Star on Jan. 26:https://tucson.com/opinion/column/article_b491c83c-8e26-4b73-9cf9-e25b8e5930a8.html \n\n\n\nThe Special Election on the 20 year renewal of RTA Next is on March 10\, 2026. It is a $2.67 billion plan funded by the same 1/2 cent sales tax which voters approved in May 2006. Prop 418 and 419 both have to pass for the sales tax to continue. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero spoke in favor of RTANext to DGT on Feb. 28.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ward-6-councilmember-miranda-schubert-on-rta-next-at-dgt-salon/
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SUMMARY:Kimber Lanning\, founder of Local First Arizona at DGT Salon
DESCRIPTION:By Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a great presentation regarding the philosophy and goals of Local First Arizona from the Founder\, Kimber Lanning. Please note the Special Evening start time of 6:00 PM\, to accomodate the Feature Speaker’s schedule! We’ll talk about the importance and impact of making your economic choices more closely fit your values. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oyVdeL_jRZS724gLaWn5lw\n\n\n\nKimber Lanning is Founder and CEO of Local First Arizona\, a statewide organization implementing innovative strategies for new models of economic development that create vibrant and thriving local economies. Lanning is an entrepreneur\, business leader and community development specialist who works to cultivate strong self-reliantcommunities and inspire a higher quality of life for people across Arizona. Lanning’s passions\, which are seen throughout her work\, include fostering economic resilience\, increasing access to capital\, and rebuilding food\, energy and financial systems in order to create opportunity for all. \n\n\n\nLanning has grown Local First Arizona into a widely respected organization that is leading the nation in implementing systems and policies to ensure a level playing field for entrepreneurial endeavors of all sizes. With over 3\,000 business members and four statewide offices\, Lanning leads a team of 68 staff who work on a diverse array of programs ranging from healthy local food access\, entrepreneurial development in under resourced communities\, and rural community development\, each of which plays a part in building sustainable and resilient local economies. \n\n\n\nLocal First Arizona programs include: \n\n\n\n\nSmall business education programs in English and Spanish that foster entrepreneurship and increase access to capital\n\n\n\nStrengthening the Arizona food system through our kitchen incubator and farm–to-fork programs\n\n\n\nHarnessing the collective power of the largest local business coalition in the U.S. to advocate for the local business community\n\n\n\nAssisting cities\, towns and tribal nations to secure resources that build self-reliant local economies\n\n\n\nHelping businesses identify solutions and funding to reduce their environmental impacts\n\n\n\nEducating consumers about the profound impact of their spending choices on the local economy”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/kimber-lanning-founder-of-local-first-arizona-at-dgt-salon/
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SUMMARY:Derrick Espadas\, candidate for Az Corporation Commission at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us on March 16th at Noon on Zoom for a lively and informative discussion of Derrick Espadas’ campaign for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and its role in Arizona’s economy and environment. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GXfSZ7koT_qJqFZLpn_7Zw\n\n\n\nDerrick Espadas is an educator\, advocate\, and business leader rooted in Pima County\, runningfor the Arizona Corporation Commission to bring accountability\, fairness\, and real communityrepresentation to Arizona’s energy system. \n\n\n\nDerrick is running to bring to the ACC the following values: \n\n\n\nA. Accountable Energy LeadershipThe ACC should work for Arizonans—not utilities and data center developers.B. Consumer ProtectionEnergy bills\, water use\, and infrastructure decisions directly affect families. Derrick will fight tokeep costs fair and transparent.C. Smart Clean EnergyClean energy done right: planned\, regulated\, and beneficial to communities—not rushed dealsthat leave ratepayers holding the bag.D. Community Before Corporate ProfitEconomic development is not the same as community benefit. Arizona deserves both.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This will be a 3 way Dem primary for 2 seats on the AZ Corporation Commission. Jonathon Hill\, who ran for this seat in Nov. 2024 is running again\, with Clara Pratte\, political newcomer. Hill and Pratte are running as a team\, and spoke to DGT on Dec. 15\, 2025. The 2 Dem winners in the primary will face off with Republican incumbent Commissioners Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/derrick-espadas-candidate-for-acc-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemocrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: March 18th\, 2026TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLOCATION: Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ\, 1801 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85705\n\n\n\n“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food? \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brother John’s Beer\, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation\, and make some new friends! \n\n\n\nCome meet our Mystery Guests!We’ll have a mystery guest at every happy hour\, and you might get a chance to meet local\, city\, state\, and even national volunteers\, activists\, and organizers. \n\n\n\nCome have a conversation you won’t have anywhere else\, and feel free to bring a plus one! We can’t wait to see you there!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/happy-hour-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Brother John’s\, 1801 N Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Az Legislative Democratic Caucus update at DGT Salon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us for a live update and a lively discussion of the latest news and pending business from our Arizona State Legislative Democratic Caucus Leaders. Bring your questions and concerns! Please note carefully the 6pm starting time on Monday March 23rd\, to accomodate the legislative business happening during business hours. The roster of Guest Speakers attending will depend on individual availability\, but will certainly include our House Assistant Leader\, Nancy Gutierrez. I will update this notice with other caucus leaders as they confirm their availability for this event! \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for This Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vD55v-C-SvGWAcQLbT5tcg\n\n\n\nJoin our awesome volunteering members of our Democratic Caucus Leadership for an important update on the state of the state legislature! \n\n\n\nConfirmed Guest Speakers (updating continuously as confirmations arrive):
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/az-dems-legislative-update-at-dgt-salon/
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