The program at the Democrats of Greater Tucson will be held on Monday, April 9th, 2018 at Dragon’s View Restaurant (400 N Bonita Ave) and is from 12 – 1 PM. As this program is expected to see higher than usual turnout, we recommend showing up early to claim a seat. Kyrsten Sinema knows firsthand the challenges everyday Arizonans face. … Read more
Economic Inequality, Access to Care & Workforce Development will be the focus of my Legislative update at the Democrats of Greater Tucson Meeting on Monday, December 4. Come on down and hear how Arizona could lessen economic inequality and improve access to care while developing new career paths. Also, hear about new legislation being proposed … Read more
On Friday July 29, 2016 Arizona Public Media (AZPM, PBS Channel 6) hosted a debate between 5 term Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall and her challenger political newcomer Joel Feinman, who worked for 8 years in the Public Defender’s office. Both candidates are Democrats, so this is a primary election race (August 30), to face off with Green candidate Cyndi Tuell in the General election.
Watch the debate online here:
District 4 Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll announced today that he is not seeking re-election for another 4 year term on the Pima County Bd. of Supervisors. He was first appointed in May, 1997 and won election in 1998, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012. This year he would have faced a Republican primary challenge on August 30, … Read more
Democrats of Greater Tucson – DGT (www.tucsondemocrats.org) is hosting a forum for Democrats running for the TUSD Governing Board in the General Election of Nov. 2014. 9 candidates are seeking two seats on the board, currently held by incumbents President Adelita Grijalva and Michael Hicks.
Speaking on Monday September 15, at 12 noon at Dragon’s View restaurant, 400 N. Bonita Ave. are registered Democrats: Rene Bernal, Don Cotton, Jen Darland, Adelita Grijalva, and Betts Putnam-Hidalgo. Also invited but not attending: Miguel Cuevas (former TUSD school board member) and Francis Saitta.
Although this is a non-partisan race, the 9 candidates’ political party registration is known in the community. Candidates Michael Hicks and Debe Campos-Fleenor have been speaking at the Pima County Republican Club, and are listed on the candidate page of the Pima County Republican Party, www.pimagop.org.
Bd. member and President Adelita Grijalva has been endorsed by the Tucson Education Assn. and the Tucson Metro Chamber. Political newcomer Jen Darland was also endorsed by the latter group. AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) is also supporting Grijalva and Darland.
Current TUSD Board member Mark Stegeman (now registered as an Independent, formerly a Democrat) is supporting fellow board member Michael Hicks and candidate Debe Campos-Fleenor, an insurance agent.