Giffords to speak at first annual African American Democratic Caucus reception Saturday

by David Safier

Regrettably, prior commitments mean I won't be able to attend this event, but that doesn't stop others from going. It sounds like one of those minor/major (take your pick) historic events for Tucson. It's the first of what promises to be an annual event.

The first annual Reception for the Pima County Democratic African American Caucus will be held at Pima Dem headquarters (4639 E. First Street, near Speedway and Swan) this Saturday, January 16, 5pm. According to the press release, the event is "open to ALL Democrats who want to move Arizona forward."

Rep. Giffords will address the group, and lots of other notables will be there.

Public officials expected to attend this event include Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy, Tucson City Council Members Richard Fimbres and Shirley Scott, Florence City Council Member Vallarie Woolridge and Affirmative Action Moderator for the Arizona Democratic Party Gerald Richard, who will be delivering the keynote address.

Read the entire press release after the jump.

Media Release

January 12, 2010   

Media Contact:
Cheryl Rodgers, PCDPVolunteer Coordinator
(520) 326-3716
cheryl@pimadems.org

Congresswoman Giffords to Address African American Democrats at First Annual Caucus Reception

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will address the Pima County Democratic African American Caucus during their First Annual Caucus Reception. Public officials expected to attend this event include Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy, Tucson City Council Members Richard Fimbres and Shirley Scott, Florence City Council Member Vallarie Woolridge and Affirmative Action Moderator for the Arizona Democratic Party Gerald Richard, who will be delivering the keynote address.

The mission of the Pima County Democratic Party’s African American Caucus is to support the party by increasing the number of African Americans engaged in the political process at the local and state levels of government. The First Annual Pima County Democratic African American Caucus Reception is open to ALL Democrats who want to move Arizona forward.

Pima County Democratic African American Caucus Reception

· Saturday, January 16, 2010, 5pm

· Pima County Democratic Party Headquarters

· 4639 E. First Street, Tucson, Arizona

· Refreshments Served