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Sylvia Allen Votes To Cut School Funding
Senator Sylvia Allen Needs to Go. Democrat Nikki Bagley nearly unseated her in 2016 and the Coconino County Democrats can’t wait to take a run at Allen again in 2018. This week, she’s voted to cut $211 Million from Arizona schools. Legislators aiming to CUT $211 million from Arizona’s schools? Voting yes to bring the […]
Continue readingJanuary 2017 Party News
Hello Coconino Democrats! I’m writing a quick note to bring you up-to-date on the activities of your Executive Committee, PCs, and Volunteers. We’ll be doing a more formal newsletter mid-month starting in February. Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening: Charlie Burgin has been hired as Director of Operations. Currently her hours in the office are 10-2 Monday […]
Continue readingCC Dems Internships Available
Spring/Summer Internship Opportunity The Coconino County Democratic Party is seeking driven, passionate individuals who want to assist in our effort of resistance and grassroots organization to further progress on local, state, and national levels. Interns will gain experience in: Political organizing Communications Time management Networking and career building Computer and technical skills Interns will: Assist […]
Continue readingAction Alert!
Over 400 hundred people turned out at the Flagstaff airport to protest the refugee ban. Love this town! So much is happening at once. Two terrible things that we must not be distracted from: (1) The current occupant of the White House has removed the Joint Chiefs of Staff from the principals’ list of the […]
Continue readingScience March – Flagstaff
A group of concerned scientists is organizing a Science March on Washington and around the country. A local march and rally in coordination with this national event is being organized. From the national organizers: “Although this will start with a march, we hope to use this as a starting point to take a stand for […]
Continue readingTwo Things Every Democrat Should Be Doing Right Now
There are two things that all Democrats should be doing all the time right now, and they’re by far the most important things. You should NOT be bothering with online petitions or emailing. #1. The best thing you can do to be heard and get your congressperson to pay attention is to have face-to-face time […]
Continue readingMarch On
The Women’s March(es) last Saturday were fabulous. Over three million Americans marched in opposition to Donald Trump, and millions more around the world. What are those people doing today? The Women’s March should not become the new Occupy Wall Street. Instead, it must grow if we are to rescue ourselves from Trumpism. Peaceful revolutions take […]
Continue readingNew Faces and Experienced Hands Will Lead the Coconino County Democratic Party for the Next 2 Years
Contact Ann Heitland, Communications Chair Telephone 928-214-0393 Email Website ccdem.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2016 Local Democrats Elect New Officers New Faces and Experienced Hands Will Lead the Coconino County Democratic Party for the Next Two Years Flagstaff, AZ, January 14, 2016 – The Coconino County Democratic Party elected new officers […]
Continue readingJoin the Grassroots Now!
Real change doesn’t take place on Capitol Hill. It takes place in Grassroots America. It takes place when millions of working people, young people, and senior citizens come together to demand that our government works for all of us and not just the 1 percent. When the people lead, leaders follow. — Bernie Sanders We […]
Continue readingTake Action for Arizona Education!
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEM for Saturday-Monday (multiple contacts needed so it will take a little more time from you than some actions): The Arizona Legislature convenes on Monday. NOW is the time to hold their feet to the fire on education funding. Write and then call the Senate and House leadership and your senator and representatives. […]
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