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Tucson Mayoral candidate Steve Farley to walk Speedway Blvd. on March 30

March 27, 2019 by Carolyn Classen

Speedway the Slow Way with Steve Farley this Saturday, March 30 “Steve Farley, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Tucson, will walk Speedway from city limit to city limit – 16.5 miles from Tanque Verde Loop to Painted Hills – on Saturday, March 30. “What better way to meet with and talk to Tucsonans and visit small … Read more

Democrat Developer Randi Dorman announces for Mayor of Tucson

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Carolyn Classen

Randi Dorman for Mayor Celebrates Campaign Launch WHERE: Connect Coworking Courtyard, 33 S 5th Ave WHEN: Tuesday, February 12th, 5:30-7:00pm “Local businesswoman and Chairwoman of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, Randi Dorman will be holding an event for the public to announce and celebrate her campaign for Mayor of Tucson. “I’m Randi Dorman, I’m a mom, I’m a … Read more

Women candidates for Mayor of Tucson (1991 to 2019)

September 5, 2019January 11, 2019 by Carolyn Classen

Now that Ward 1 Councilmember Regina Romero (D) announced her bid for Mayor of Tucson, I wondered how many other women have run for this top position. Here’s the stats from the past (not including write-ins): November 2011 General – Mary DeCamp (G) who lost to Jonathan Rothschild (D, political newcomer). She got 4.94% of … Read more

Ward 1 Councilmember Regina Romero announces for Mayor of Tucson

January 10, 2019 by Carolyn Classen

“I am very excited to share that I have decided to run for Mayor of the City of Tucson! (from 1/9/19 FB page)

I have been serving Tucson residents in my capacity as Ward 1 Council Member for the last 11 years. I am strongly committed to continue moving our great city towards prosperity and to lead as Mayor of Tucson. See press release below for details and visit my Facebook campaign page to learn more: Regina Romero.

Please share with your networks and comment your thoughts below! Let’s make history together in 2019! #VoteReginaRomero #TucsonMayor2019″

Women’s March in Tucson: “This is what Democracy looks like” (updated photos)

January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 by Carolyn Classen

The estimate of the huge Women’s March in Tucson crowd that gathered this morning at Armory Park on S. 6th Avenue and marched to Jacome Plaza (in front of the Joel D. Valdez library) was about 15,000. Lots of very creative signs went by, carried by people of all ages, children, elderly, even people with crutches and walkers…gay, straight, multi-racial, many with dogs, wagons, etc. Every few blocks people were chanting “This is what Democracy looks like”. Here’s some photos of today’s crowd.