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2022 Must Be Different
Our 2018 theme was “Midterms Matter.” This year the midterm election may determine whether we have democratic elections in 2024. So, in 2022, the Midterm Election really matters. We must and we can win our statewide offices: U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer. The Republican candidates, whoever wins the primary, will be […]
Continue readingLerner Explains “No” Vote on IRC Maps
Final redistricting maps are out. After making huge compromises on the Congressional map, the Democratic Commissioners had finally had enough when it came to the legislative map. Nonetheless, Legislative Map was approved by a 3-2 vote over Democratic objections. Here, Commissioner Lerner explains her “no” vote on the Republican gerrymander of the maps that will […]
Continue readingSenator Peshlakai Resigns
Senator Jamescita Peshlakai has served our County and the State in the legislature as a Representative and the Senator from Legislative District 7 since 2013. In the 2018 session, she was co-Minority Whip in the Senate. She is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and a graduate of Northern Arizona University (BA, MA). Yesterday, […]
Continue readingFEDERAL ACTION ALERT – Dec. 18, 2021
Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and the Democrats of the Red Rocks FOR BOTH SENATOR SINEMA AND SENATOR KELLY: Sample script: “I’m astounded and extremely disappointed that the Senate has recessed for the holiday break without first addressing the two most urgent issues we have – the voting […]
Continue readingConsider Running for Flagstaff City Council
We just received this excellent advice from Friends of Flagstaff’s Future! If you are willing to step up and serve your community (and you live in the City of Flagstaff), please read it. If you decide to take the plunge, we’re here to help.
Continue readingFederal Action Alert – Dec. 11, 2021
Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks. THIS WEEK’S ALERTS: Protect Reproductive Health Care; Oppose a Massive Increase in the Defense budget; Vote Before Holiday Recess on Voting Rights; Yes on Build Back Better; Get Ready for the Arizona Legislative Session! A. HELP PROTECT […]
Continue readingCommunity of Interest Hypocrisy at Independent Redistricting Commission
by Ann Heitland As I observe the final deliberations of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), I revisited the Communities of Interest Report on the IRC website. The “overlap count” puts any connection between Eastern Arizona towns (like Snowflake and Eagar) and Coconino County (Williams, Parks, Kachina Village, Bellemont) at the lowest of five ratings. There […]
Continue readingFederal Action Alert – Dec. 4, 2021
Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party THIS WEEK’S ALERTS: Take action against Rep. Lauren Boebert for violence-promoting Islamophobic comments; Vote Before Holiday Recess on Voting Rights; Yes on Build Back Better; Get Ready for the Arizona Legislative Session! A. For Rep. O’Halleran – Censure Rep. Boebert. As you […]
Continue readingIRC: Stop Packing and Cracking
By Ann Heitland, Coconino County Party Chair This is a longer version of an Op-Ed published on December 5 on AZCentral.com The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) was established by the voters in 2000 to take redistricting out of the backrooms of the Legislature and place it in the hands of an independent commission with […]
Continue readingFederal Action Alert – Nov. 25, 2021
Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party THIS WEEK’S ALERTS TO OUR SENATORS: Voting Rights – Don’t Adjourn the Senate for Holiday Break until Addressed; Yes on Build Back Better; Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on dangerous greenhouse gases. A. Voting Rights – Don’t Adjourn Senate […]
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