Vote by mail

#COVID19: ‘Vote-by-Mail’ Is Safe Way to Vote during a Pandemic

Tens of thousands of Arizona voters– regardless of party affiliation– have signed up for the state’s vote-by-mail system by adding their names to the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL). Vote-by-mail is safe and convenient. The current anti-mail-in ballot rhetoric from the Republican Party is meant to suppress the vote by stonewalling against mandates for national … Read more

Who’s running for Pima County elected offices in 2020?

Here’s the list of who’s running for various Pima County offices (three open), including the 5 seats on the Pima County Board of Supervisors (two open).  Primary Election is on August 4, 2020, with the General Election on November 3, 2020. Pima County Assessor (open seat – Dem primary only, no Republicans running; Democrat Bill … Read more

Go Beyond on 1/11/20

“Connect with your community, make nutritious food choices, move your body, and spend quality time outdoors in a single commemorative day of unity! Look below for details on various health and fitness events happening at several locations across Pima County on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Event listings are posted here and at www.beyond-tucson.org.” –Scheduled Events– … Read more

Operation Stonegarden Has No Place in Pima County. Still.

Tucsonans, and Pima County residents, Thank you to many of you who either individually, or collectively with your community groups, joined the organized push to end Operation Stonegarden participation by the Pima County Sheriffs Department last September. That was an 8 month fight that led to meaningful change in our county. Sadly, this fight is … Read more

The First Chapter Completed in Funding our Schools? Maybe not for Tucson.

Walking around the state capital late this morning, there were universal signs of enthusiasm, passion, and unity among the supporters, dressed in red,  for increasing school funding. People held signs advising gatherers to remember the November elections and the need to vote in people who will finish what started this week. The well-organized and very … Read more