Since many Governors like Doug Ducey have reopened their state’s economies, about half the country has experienced a surge in Coronavirus (COVID 19) cases. Arizona is one of those states. Please read Michael Bryan’s columns on Ducey and the Coronavirus for greater detail. Governor Ducey, out of a premature desire to reopen the state’s economy … Read more
Two out of every three Coronavirus fatalities in Maricopa County, according to a citation made by House Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, Ruben Gallego, Raul Grijalva, and Greg Stanton in a May 27, 2020 letter to the Director of the Acacia Health Center, was elderly residents receiving care in nursing home facilities. In the letter, (reported by … Read more
On March 28, 2020 Pima County Supervisor and Chair Richard Elias (D) of District 5 died suddenly in his sleep at age 61, so the chairmanship was taken over by Vice Chair Ramon Valadez (D), of District 2. Supervisor Elias had been appointed to his seat in Feb. 2002, and was elected in 2004, 2008, … Read more
Tucson and Pima County Residents were saddened to learn that Pima County Supervisor Chairperson Richard Eliás passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A beloved progressive activist in the community, Supervisor Eliás leaves large shoes for one of his five potential successors to fulfill. One person looking to succeed Supervisor Eliás and continue and build … Read more
The Editorial Board of the Arizona Daily Star endorsed educators Leila Counts and Adam Ragan, both political newcomers for 2 seats on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. Both incumbents on that nonpartisan board Adelita Grijalva (4 terms) and Michael Hicks (2 terms) are running for re-election. Also running is property manager Doug Robson … Read more