Well, it’s now 11 years since I started blogging here at Blog for Arizona. Most of us don’t care about the current political situation with the return of Republican President Donald Trump. It’s going to be a challenging four years or more. Stay tuned for a lot of push back from the Democrats across the … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “You’re invited to my campaign kickoff party on Saturday, January 25 from 4-6pm in the courtyard of The Historic Y! Please consider riding your bicycle or taking public transit, and bringing your friends and neighbors. Featuring live music from The Backup Brass Band.” ToRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mirandaforward6/event/747903/?referring_vol=10046009&rname=Matthew&share_context=schedule-modal&share_medium=copy_link×lot=5152010 Carolyn’s note: Current Councilmember in Ward … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger’ From Karin Uhlich’s 6/7/24 newsletter: “In the Ward 6 office we’re bidding farewell to Ann Charles, long-time Chief of Staff. Ann wants to take more time to enjoy her precious family and no doubt find new ways to keep helping Tucson. Ann served with former Councilmember Kozachik from day one and leaves … Read more
I first reported on this when our Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik suddenly stepped down in March: Read Tucson Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik resigns, effective March 31, 2024 now from Blog for Arizona for Politics from a Liberal Viewpoint Then I reported on the 12 applicants who applied for the appointment to this seat: … Read more
UPDATE 5/2: Reliable insider info indictates that the Council seems very likely to pick Karin Uhlich as the interim replacement. Another outcome is possible, but would be a very surprising result. Any of the four candidates would do an excellent job for Ward 6, but Karin’s previous experience in the role was the key qualifier, … Read more