Arizona Democratic Tribute to Representative Raul Grijalva

Yesterday (March 13, 2025,) after a long battle with cancer, Arizona Congressional Representative Raul Grijalva passed away. Since the announcement of the representative’s passing, tributes from leading Arizona Democrats and Progressive Activist groups have been flooding in. Below are some of them: Governor Katie Hobbs: “I am devastated by the loss of Representative Raúl Grijalva … Read more

PCDP Executive Director Shelly Burgoyne at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Shelly Burgoyne is the current Executive Director of the Pima County Democratic Party. Unfortunately, she has decided to move on to other opportunities and priorities in her professional career and will be stepping down as Director as of 2025. She will be speaking with us about her three eventful years as Director, … Read more

Tucson State of the Union Watch Party

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Join AZ and Pima County Dems for a State of the Union Watch Party in Tucson! We’ll play games and reach out to our friends and family while watching President Biden’s State of the Union address. Have a friend you want to bring? Share this link with them! Space is limited, … Read more

Prop 413 Would Give Huge Salary Increases to Tucson Mayor & Council Members

Prop. 413 on the General Election City of Tucson ballot would increase salaries of the Mayor & Council members. Here’s info from City of Tucson: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Government/Proposition-413 “If approved by voters, Proposition 413 would adjust the annual current salary of the Mayor and the Council Members, effective Dec. 4, 2023: • The Mayor’s current salary of … Read more