Mark Napier

Watch new AZPM documentary “Death Behind Bars” about Pima County Jail

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A documentary aired last night on AZPM, in partnership with AZ Luminaria and their reporter John Washington, who has been reporting on the Pima County Jail for 3 years. Apparently since 2018, 58 inmate lives have been lost in the Pima County Jail in Tucson, Arizona. From AZ Luminaria (online): https://azluminaria.org/2025/01/10/watch-death-behind-bars-a-documentary-by-azpm-and-az-luminaria/ “A new investigative documentary … Read more

Watch Clean Elections debate for Pima County Sheriff

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Incumbent Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos (D) is being challenged by Deputy Sheriff Lt. Heather Lappin (R), who is a Training Sector Commander at the Pima County Jail. Lappin was recently suspended by Sheriff Nanos on Oct. 14: https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/101424_nanos_lappin_leave/pima-county-sheriff-nanos-puts-challenger-lappin-leave-citing-potential-crimes These 2 candidates faced off in the Clean Elections debate on September 3, which by the … Read more

Final General Election results 2016 – LD 10 House & TUSD Board

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Since Election night Nov. 8, 2016 we have been awaiting the final tally of Pima County’s early & provisional ballots for these 2 close races:

LD 10 House (two seats, one open):

Todd Clodfelter (R)   45,627

Kirsten Engel (D)  45,530

Stefanie Mach (D), incumbent  44,770

Incumbent Rep. Mach has apparently lost, after serving 2 terms in the Arizona House.  This was Clodfelter’s 3rd try for this same seat in LD 10.

TUSD Governing Board  (3 seats, nonpartisan, unpaid):

Mark Stegeman, incumbent   57,466

Kristel Foster, incumbent  54,352

Rachael Sedgwick  50,205

Betts Putnam-Hidalgo  49,519

Brett Rustand  47,683

Cam Juarez, incumbent 47,444

Lori Riegel  41,734

Incumbent Juarez has also apparently lost his bid, served for 1 term (4 years). Political newcomer (former teacher/3rd year law student) Rachael Sedgwick will be joining Prof. Mark Stegeman, Kristel Foster and current President Adelita Grijalva and Michael Hicks on the board.

http://www.tusd.k12.az.us/contents/govboard/govboard.html

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Explorer News endorsements for General Election 2016

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“The Explorer News is the Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson” (aka The Explorer) Tucson local media, home of Explorer, Marana News, Foothills News, Desert Times and Inside Tucson Business has announced the Explorer’s General Election endorsements today : http://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/news/article_f5a7b34c-9b07-11e6-aef6-532f263afdd1.html U.S. Senate – John McCain (R), incumbent Congressional District 1 – Tom O’ … Read more