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These posts provide information about activities of the Coconino County Democratic Party, Democratic candidates, and other newsworthy items related to our mission.

  • Candidate Timelines

    The following information was provided by the Coconino County Elections Office. Share this:Read More »
  • Primary & General Election Key Dates

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  • County Recorder’s 2024 Elections & Voter Guide

    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Recorder’s office has mailed a 2024 Voter Guide to all registered voters in the county.  The guide contains important voting information about the upcoming elections that will be held this year.  2024 is going to be a very busy election year with three countywide …Read More »
  • Reject Flagstaff First’s changes to Carbon Neutrality Plan

    Dear Mayor and Council: There are two or more opinions regarding every policy adopted by City Council. All citizens have the right to be heard by Council. Nonetheless, such hearings must withstand a test of reasonableness if for no other reason than Council and staff otherwise would get nothing done. …Read More »
  • FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – October 23, 2023

    Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Demand Senator Mitch McConnell DO SOMETHING to stop Senator Tuberville’stantrum over DOD (Department of Defense) policy covering travel expenses forservice members seeking abortions! Senator Tuberville, Alabama, has blocked over 300military promotions so far. Our military will continue …Read More »
  • November 7, 2023 Special Election Update

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  • FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – October 16, 2023

    Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party Sen. Mark Kelly: Call (202) 224-2235 (DC); Email via his website at https://www.kelly.senate.gov/contact/. Tag the Senator at @senmarkkelly. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema:  Call (202) 224-4521 (DC) or (602) 598-7327. Email via her website at https://www.sinema.senate.gov/contact-kyrsten. Tag the Senator at …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – October 9, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –October 9, 2023 A. Demand Senator Tommy Tuberville stop his tantrum over DOD (Department of Defense) policy covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions!Senator Tuberville, Alabama, has blocked over …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – October 2, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT October 2, 2023 In May, the Legislature passed a budget that appropriated $624 Million for the nation’s most expansive private school voucher program. Now, in the first months of the school year the expense for this program has exceeded its budget! As of this …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – October 2, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –October 2, 2023 A. Demand Senator Tommy Tuberville stop his tantrum over DOD (Department of Defense) policy covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions!Senator Tuberville, Alabama, has blocked over …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – September 26, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –September 26, 2023 A. Demand that our House Representative do his JOB and fund the government! The US House after returning from a month’s recess immediately initiate a clown-show impeachment …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – September 18, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –September 18, 2023 Democratic PartyA. Demand that our House Representative do his JOB and fund the government! The US House has returned from a month’s recess and the first thing …Read More »
  • Letter to Local Democrats

    from Bryan Bates Failure to Follow the Constitution Leads to Ethical Bankruptcy Besides going broke due to self-imposed legal fees, the “Instigator in Chief of Election Denial” has brought about ethical bankruptcy within the political party it was intended to serve. As taxpayers, we each pay for the investigations and …Read More »
  • Media Matters – Indian Country Today

    by Laura Huenneke Our County Party holds a firm commitment to honor the indigenous people and lands within Coconino County, and to be a good partner to Northeast Arizona Native Dems and other groups working on behalf of tribal citizens. But it can be hard for many to become familiar …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – August 9, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT August 9, 2023 STATUS UPDATE  The longest and ugliest legislative session has come to a close after 204 days. It was a session filled with bad legislation that went to the Governor’s desk and was vetoed, setting a veto record, and good bills …Read More »
  • Letter to Local Democrats

    from Bryan Bates Nothing’s “Normal” in Sex Development Scientists have used mice to better understand human reproduction because mice and our endocrine, nervous and reproductive systems are very similar. The effects of different chemical conditions on mice signal potential effects on humans.In the 1980’s, Dr. Von Saal (Univ Missouri) (1) …Read More »
  • Media Matters – The Arizona Agenda

    by Marilyn Weissman Arizona Agenda Is a Great Resource for Statewide Politics and News I’m a subscriber and daily reader of the Arizona Agenda ( https://arizonaagenda.substack.com).  This publication is part of the Substack Universe.  If you’re not familiar with Substack (https://substack.com/), it’s a website where independent writers and podcasters can …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – July 27, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –July 27, 2023 A. Insist our House Representative oppose any effort to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB)! Urge our Representative to oppose the Fiscal Year …Read More »
  • Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service – Public Commenting/Listening session July 18

    The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service will be hosting a public comment listening session on July 18, 2023 in Flagstaff.  It is scheduled for noon to 4 PM on 7/18 at the Hilton Double Tree at 1175 W. Route 66 in Flagstaff.  The topic is the …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – July 17, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –July 17, 2023 A. A. Urge both Congress and our Senate Representatives to increase TEFAP funding in the 2023 Farm Bill to help food banks meet rising demand!! TEFAP stands …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – July 10, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT July 10, 2023 STATUS UPDATE The Arizona Legislature is currently in recess until July 31. If all members collect per diem, the cost to Arizona taxpayers for this recess from June 12 to July 31 is estimated to be some $222,000. What a waste!ESA …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – July 10, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –July 10, 2023 A. Demand Krysten Sinema stop sacrificing airline safety for airline cash! Senator Sinemahas teamed up with Republican colleagues to weaken the rules on how many hours of …Read More »
  • Media Matters – Philip Bump

    by Linda Guarino One of my favorite columnists is Philip Bump. He is a political commentator for the Washington Post with a focus on the numbers behind politics. One recent column I particularly liked is here. He explains why favorability polls should be read with a dose of skepticism. You …Read More »
  • Societies Crumble When They Loose Diversity

    A letter to the Editor published in the AZ Daily Sun by Bryan Bates The fundamental characteristic of life is diversity. In ecosystems, speciesrichness enables energy and nutrient flow thru communities and thus determines the health of the biological system.In human systems, those societies which embrace diversity enable the flow …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – June 26, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –June 26, 2023 A. Urge both Congress and our Senate Representatives to increase TEFAP funding in the2023 Farm Bill to help food banks meet rising demand!! TEFAP stands for theEmergency …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – June 19, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT June 19, 2023 STATUS UDATE The Arizona Legislature has been in session now, longer than any previous legislature. It came back into “active” presence this past week for a couple of days and has adjourned again until July 31! This is their fifth extended …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – June 19, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –June 19, 2023 A. Demand our House and Senate Representatives pass the EQUALITY ACT! There is analarming surge in discriminatory attacks against LGBTQ+ people so far this year. A totalof …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – June 12, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –June 12, 2023 A. Demand our House and Senate Representatives pass the EQUALITY ACT! There is analarming surge in discriminatory attacks against LGBTQ+ people so far this year. Over400 anti-LGBTQ+ …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – June 12, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT June 12, 2023 STATUS UDATE The Arizona Legislature is due to return to “work” tomorrow, June 12, after a month’s “vacation”. They are expected to be in session for only a couple of days to pass a few bills. They are expected to then …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – June 5, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –June 5, 2023 Sen. Mark Kelly: Call (202) 224-2235 (DC); Email via his website athttps://www.kelly.senate.gov/contact/. Tag the Senator at @senmarkkelly.Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: Call (202) 224-4521 (DC) or (602) 598-7327. Email …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – June 5, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT June 5, 2023 STATUS UDATE The Arizona Legislature remains on pause – due to reconvene on June 12 (not sure for how long). Some people think the Republican strategy is to stay in session far longer than normal – perhaps even until October. One …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – May 29, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT MAY 29, 2023 STATUS The Arizona Legislature met Monday, 5/15, to rush through a whole host of anti-culture and pro-gun bills. Many of these are now on the Governor’s desk. Then the Legislature adjourned for a month, reconvening on June 12. The “official” line …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – MAY 29, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –May 29, 2023 Sen. Mark Kelly: Call (202) 224-2235 (DC); Email via his website athttps://www.kelly.senate.gov/contact/. Tag the Senator at @senmarkkelly.Sen. Kyrsten Sinema: Call (202) 224-4521 (DC) or (602) 598-7327. Email …Read More »
  • Tell the EPA to Cut Vehicle Pollution

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  • Federal Action Alert – MAY 22, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –May 22, 2023 A. Demand our House Representative support the EACH Act!!! The Each Act is the EqualAccess to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance. This is the first piece of …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – May 22, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT MAY 22, 2023 STATUS The Arizona Legislature met last Monday, 5/15, to rush through a whole host of anti-culture and pro-gun bills. Many of these are now on the Governor’s desk. Then the Legislature adjourned for a month, reconvening on June 12. The “official” …Read More »
  • Flagstaff Hospital Move?

    Ann Heitland The shortage of buildable land in and around Flagstaff has caught up to the needs of the community, bringing a tough decision before Flagstaff City Council. I’m no expert on the details but I do know a tough call when I see one, and I’ve been through several …Read More »
  • BUDGET UPDATE – MAY 9, 2023

    Please urge Arizona lawmakers and Governor Hobbs to negotiate a budget that includes a significant cap on universal ESA voucher growth. Failing to cap the growth of this off-the-rails program harms the future of public education in our state, props up state-funded hate via discriminatory schooling, and threatens to bankrupt …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – MAY 8, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT –May 8, 2023 A. Demand our House Representative support the EACH Act!!! The Each Act is the EqualAccess to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance. This is the first piece of …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – May 8, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT MAY 8, 2023 STATUS The Republicans are now back to 30 members so have the majority back.   The replacement for Liz Harris is Julie Willoughby.  She ran with Harris in 2022 as a team.  She says she is NOT an election denier – …Read More »
  • Joe Biden for President – Official Website

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have made so much progress – we can’t let MAGA Republicans take us backward. Let’s finish the job! Click here for ways to share on social media, support the campaign, etc! Let’s do this Coconino County. Share this:Read More »
  • Flagstaff City Council ACTION ALERT

    FRIENDS OF FLAGSTAFF’S FUTURE & COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATSMAY 1, 2023 It is recommended that if you can, please attend the Flagstaff City CouncilMeeting on Tuesday, May 2 at 3:00 PM and on May 16 at City Hall and showyour opinions on the proposed NAH (Northern Arizona Healthcare) new hospitalnorth of …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – April 30, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – April 30, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Join the Grand Canyon Tribal Council in asking President Biden to establish a …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – April 30, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT April 30, 2023 STATUS STATUS The State Legislature reconvened on April 25 for a few hours and did nothing. They have recessed again until May 3. The County Commissioners in Maricopa County (Republicans) are in no hurry to name a replacement for Liz Harris …Read More »
  • No Off Years for Election Protection

    by Laura Huenneke Those who work for the integrity, openness, and security of our elections are already preparing for 2024. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes brought several staff members to Flagstaff on April 26, as he toured the Coconino County Elections Warehouse and visited with the County Elections Department. Coconino …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – April 24, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT April 24, 2023 STATUS Both the Arizona House and Senate have recessed until April 25. They have done this since the House expelled Liz Harris (R-13). The expulsion was done because Ms. Harris wasn’t acting like a “team player”. Her wild accusations accused Republicans …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – April 24, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – April 24, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Demand our House Representative support the EACH Act!!! The Each Act is the …Read More »
  • Start Working on Redistricting Now!

    By Sharon Edgar and Laura Huenneke At our most recent Saturday monthly meeting, Sharon Edgar provided a review of how the 2020-2021 redistricting effort was manipulated years in advance by Republicans to engineer several new “sure” congressional and legislative districts for GOP candidates. She is working with several groups, including …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – April 17, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT April 17, 2023 Both the Arizona House and Senate have recessed until April 25. They have done this since the House expelled Liz Harris (R-13). The expulsion was done because Ms. Harris wasn’t acting like a “team player”. Her wild accusations accused Republicans and …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – April 17, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – April 17, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Demand our House Representative support the EACH Act!!! The Each Act is the …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – April 2, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – April 2, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Ask our Representatives to pass a STRONG 2023 Farm Bill to support people …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – April 2, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT Aoril 2, 2023 LD 1 / LD 6/ LD 7 REPRESENTATIVE SPONSORED BILLSSB 1106 – ROGERS – OPPOSE – Would ban social media platforms from willfully “deplatforming” or “shadow banning” a candidate. Based on conspiracy theory that right-wingers are being persecuted by Big Tech. …Read More »
  • The Continued Attack on Reproductive Rights

    By Susan Shapiro Director of Indivisible Northern Arizona, Steering Committee of Flagstaff Abortion Alliance (FAA), Precinct Committee Person – Flagstaff 22 Women’s History Month has given us the opportunity to reflect on and learn about the fascinating women whose discoveries, leadership, activism, and art has changed the course of history. …Read More »
  • Flagstaff City Council declines to look for a bank other than Wells Fargo and renews two year contract

    by Celia Bartoz, Former Flagstaff Vice Mayor and Councilmember The Flagstaff City Council has declared a climate emergency and adopted two plans intended to significantly slow climate change. Unfortunately, at its March 14 work session, the Flagstaff City Council declined to direct city staff to put out a new request …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – March 26, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT March 26, 2023 LD 1 / LD 6/ LD 7 REPRESENTATIVE SPONSORED BILLSSB 1106 – ROGERS – OPPOSE – Would ban social media platforms from willfully “deplatforming” or “shadow banning” a candidate. Based on conspiracy theory that right-wingers are being persecuted by Big Tech. …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – March 26, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – March 26, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Ask our Representatives to pass a STRONG 2023 Farm Bill to support people …Read More »
  • Where’s the GOP Budget Plan?

    By Ann Heitland, Past Chair Through all the smoke the House Republicans have blown since they took over the U.S. House in January, they have made no headway on their most clearly established constitutional duty. That is the duty to raise revenue for the functioning of the federal government. The …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – March 19, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT March 20, 2023 LD 1 / LD 6/ LD 7 REPRESENTATIVE SPONSORED BILLSHB 2332 – BLISS – OPPOSE – Would require public district and charter schools to provide students with firearms training between grades 6 and 12. Characterized by some as “an attempt to …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – March 20, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – March 20, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party A. Get our Senators to support the Reproductive Freedom for All Act! TheReproductive Freedom …Read More »
  • Praise for Biden Budget

    By Ann Heitland, Past Chair Last week, President Biden introduced a budget grounded in a vision of the United States based on the idea that the government should invest in workers, families, and infrastructure to increase the purchasing power of our citizens. This plan is a stark contrast to the efforts …Read More »
  • Flagstaff City Council ACTION ALERT

    It is recommended that if you can, please attend the Flagstaff City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 3:00 PM at City Hall and advocate for the city to issue a Request for Proposal to banks other than Wells Fargo to do the cities business after the Wells Fargo …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – March 13, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks FEDERAL ACTION ALERT – March 13, 2023 Produced by Democrats of the Red Rocks and Coconino County Democratic Party Sen. Mark Kelly: Call (202) 224-2235 (DC); Email via his website athttps://www.kelly.senate.gov/contact/. Tag the …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – March 13, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT March 13, 2023 LD 1 / LD 7 REPRESENTATIVE SPONSORED BILLS SB 1324 – BENNETT – OPPOSE – Would require copies of digital ballot images to be made publicly available online.  Besides obvious privacy concerns, this may only generate more mistrust in our democracy.  …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – March 5, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Stop the CocnocoPhillips’ Willow Project in the Western Arctic! Demand thatPresident Biden halt the approval of the largest pending oil and gas project anywhere onFederal Lands. It is a carbon bomb that …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – March 5, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT March 5, 2023 LD 7/LD-1 REPRESENTATIVE SPONSORS SB 1109 – ROGERS – OPPOSE – Would legalize gun silencers!! USE RTS!SB 1182 – BENNETT – OPPOSE – Would allocate state tax dollars to private, religious and for-profit universities at the expense of Arizona’s three public …Read More »
  • Flagstaff City Council ACTION ALERT

    Flagstaff City Council will have a final vote on an Abortion Rights Resolution this Tuesday, March 7th 3 PM at the City Council meeting at City Hall.  Opponents have been emailing the council since the last meeting when they voted to move this forward.   Let’s show our support and thank …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – February 26, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT February 26, 2023 Spotlight Issue 1: Avoid Another “Ohio Chernobyl” As news continues to break about the recent train derailment in Ohio, it’s becoming clear that the train’s excessive length played a role. What many people don’t know is that Arizona’s two main railroads have been …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – February 26, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Pass the Protect Our Credit Act of 2023!! Demand our Senators support and pass theProtect Our Credit Act of 2023. This act would allow the President to raise the debt limitto avoid …Read More »
  • Action Alert – Flagstaff City Council Resolution re: SCOTUS Dobbs decision

    Flagstaff City Council agreed to move forward with a resolution opposing the Dobbs decision and the State Legislatures efforts to ban abortion.  The public and the 6 supporting Democratic City Council members were eloquent in their testimony.  Only Independent and Wendy Rogers ally Lori Matthews opposed a resolution saying it …Read More »
  • Flagstaff City Council ACTION ALERT

    Tomorrow (2/21), Flagstaff City Council will consider the Flagstaff Abortion Alliance’s petition for a resolution declaring 1) council’s opposition to the Dobbs decision and SB 1164, and 2) support for the right to an abortion. In the fight to restore abortion rights and access, we are initially asking for protection …Read More »
  • Coconino County Alert re: Short Term Rentals

    Attention, Kachina Village residents who want to keep our neighborhood free from ShortTerm Rentals. just under 2 weeks, please express your concerns in writing 24 hours before the meeting and/or in the meeting. Please see details below or at this link:https://www.coconino.az.gov/3052/Short-Term-Rental-Information Public Hearing to Create a Short Term Rental Ordinance …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – February 19, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Pass the Protect Our Credit Act of 2023!! Demand our Senators support and pass theProtect Our Credit Act of 2023. This act would allow the President to raise the debt limitto avoid …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – February 19, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT February 6, 2023 Below is our Arizona Legislature Alert for this week.  Our representatives continue to be busy – mostly suppressing the vote, imposing restrictions on public schools, arbitrary constraints on cities and counties, etc. Please take whatever time you can to use RTS …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – February 12, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Respectfully request our House Representative, Eli Crane, change his NewsletterFormat. Here is a view of his current Newsletter title graphic: Clearly such a statement goes counter to good taste and appeals to …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – February 12, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT February 6, 2023 Below is our Arizona Legislature Alert for this week.  Our representatives continue to be busy – mostly suppressing the vote, imposing restrictions on public schools, arbitrary constraints on cities and counties, etc. The reason there are so many bills in this …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – February 5, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT February 6, 2023 Below is our Arizona Legislature Alert for this week.  Our representatives continue to be busy – mostly suppressing the vote, imposing restrictions on public schools, arbitrary constraints on cities and counties, etc. The reason there are so many bills in this …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – February 5, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Demand our House Representative support the EACH Act!!! The Each Act is the EqualAccess to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance. This is the first piece of abortionaccess legislation introduced in the new …Read More »
  • Prioritize Public Education, Repeal Voucher Expansion, Contact your Lawmakers

    Last year, SOSAZ warned lawmakers that Gov. Ducey’s 2022 universal ESA voucher expansion would bankrupt our state. Last week, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), which provides the Legislature with nonpartisan fiscal analysis, reported the universal ESA expansion has already racked up $200 million in entirely unbudgeted costs. They project …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – January 30, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT January 30, 2023 Below is our Arizona Legislature Alert for this week.  Our representatives continue to be busy – mostly suppressing the vote, imposing restrictions on public schools, arbitrary constraints on cities and counties, etc.  Please take whatever time you can to use RTS …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – January 30, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Demand that our Representatives support a clean raising of the debt ceiling ASAP!!Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, has indicated that the Treasury Department has alreadybegin taking extraordinary measures to avoid a catastrophic default! …Read More »
  • Ready to Run 101 w/ Arizona List

    Thinking about running for office? Arizona List is here to guide you in making an informed decision! This is an opportunity to explore the realities of running for office and to assess whether it aligns with your goals and values. These trainings are for Democratic Women interested in running for …Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – January 23, 2023

    COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT January 23, 2023 Here is a link from Civic Engagement beyond voting explaining various bills going through the state legislature https://cebv.substack.com/p/cebv-weekly-january-23-2023 Some highlights include: Spotlight Bill 1: Attack on Direct Democracy SCR1002 would ask voters to restrict their own direct democracy powers by requiring a …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – January 23, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Demand that our Representatives support a clean raising of the debt ceiling ASAP!!Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, has indicated that the Treasury Department would needto begin taking extraordinary measures to avoid a catastrophic …Read More »
  • Moving AZ Forward

    Governor Hobbs issued her state budget proposal Friday. While there is lots of work to do, the priorities are clear. This is what we voted for! Source: Arizona Agenda 1/17/2023 Share this:Read More »
  • AZ Legislative Alert – January 16, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party COCONINO COUNTY DEMOCRATSARIZONA LEGISLATIVE ALERT January 16, 2023 Here is the contact information for our Legislators: AZ SENATE: LD 1 – Ken Bennett 602-926-5874 7 – Wendy Rogers 602-926-3042 6 – Theresa Hatathlie 602-926-5160 President Warren …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – January 17, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Get our Senators to support the Reproductive Freedom for All Act! TheReproductive Freedom for All Act would codify the core protections of Roe into federallaw. It would also guarantee access to contraceptives …Read More »
  • Monthly Action Meeting – This Saturday 1/14/23 @ 10AM

    Join us at our monthly action meeting to see what we’ll be doing in the new year and election cycle.  It’s never too early to start organizing, and as the saying goes, “No off Years!”.  Come see how you can get involved, meet fellow local Democrats & see what actions …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – January 10, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party TAXATION HB 2003 – Livingston (R-28) – Would slash corporate taxes from 4.9% to 2.5% by 2025.  Last year the legislature cut personal income taxes to 2.5% – a move that basically impacts only 9,000 very wealthy people in …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – January 8, 2023

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks 1.Get our Senators to support the Reproductive Freedom for All Act!  The Reproductive Freedom for All Act would codify the core protections of Roe into federal law. It would also guarantee access to …Read More »
  • Action Alert – Get Involved by Requesting to Speak

    Fight for Democracy from the comfort of your own home! It’s a new year and time to start pressuring AZ lawmakers. With the Request to Speak System, you can weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets …Read More »
  • Coconino County District 1 Supervisor Newsletter

    by Patrice Horstman, Coconino County District 1 Supervisor Share this:Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – December 18, 2022

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Democrats must raise the debt ceiling NOW to stop the GOP from holding our economy hostage. Raising the debt ceiling, once considered a routine duty of Congress to pay our bills – …Read More »
  • New Leadership

    The Coconino County Democratic Party is proud to announce these officers were elected to lead us into the 2024 election: Patrick Lucus – Chair Laura Carter – First Vice Chair Aubrey Sonderegger – Second Vice Chair Laura Huenneke – Secretary Bill Wade – Treasurer Share this:Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – December 12, 2022

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. Democrats must raise the debt ceiling NOW to stop the GOP from holding oureconomy hostage. Raising the debt ceiling, once considered a routine duty of Congressto pay our bills – bills that …Read More »
  • Bring Donations for Our Neighbors

    Jonathan Yazzie has been providing relief for Navajo and Hopi Elders in remote areas for years by connecting people and donated resources to ensure the health and safety of those who struggle to provide for themselves. He volunteers year-round by using his truck to deliver supplies such as firewood, food …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – December 5, 2022

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. We must repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq!! We have a chance to get this done this year after 20 years!! George W. Bush usedquestionable information to …Read More »
  • Prep for Reorg

    On Saturday, December 10, our County Precinct Committee Persons will elect officers to serve in the upcoming election cycle: Chair, First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. These elected officers constitute the Executive Committee for our County Party until the Chair adds appointed members to that committee pursuant to our …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – November 20, 2022

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks Sen. Mark Kelly: Call (202) 224-2235 (DC); Email via his website at https://www.kelly.senate.gov/contact/. Tag the Senator at @senmarkkelly. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema:  Call (202) 224-4521 (DC) or (602) 598-7327. Email via her website at …Read More »
  • Federal Action Alert – November 16, 2022

    Produced by the Legislative Committee of the Coconino County Democratic Party and Democrats of the Red Rocks A. We need Democrats to keep Congress in session for the rest of the calendar year tominimize the potential harm Republicans can inflict if they achieve control of the USHouse. We need to …Read More »
  • Latino Vote

    A pre-election media theme (along with the “red wave”) was that Latinos were moving toward Republicans. A new poll published in today’s Arizona Republic takes the air out of that as well. Highlights: If Republicans seek to maintain or increase the support of this voting bloc, they must first understand …Read More »