Coconino County – Coconino County Democratic Party

Joint Meeting of BOS and City of Flagstaff Council

The County Board of Supervisors and Flagstaff City Council Met in Joint Session on April 28, 2021 Legalization of Recreational Marijuana State vote: yes: 60% no: 40%, County vote: yes: 65% no:35%. Everyone 21 yo and over can possess 1 oz on their person. Individuals can grow, cultivate and transport up to 6 plants. Coordination of […]

Bates Urges Supporters to Vote for Judy Begay and Get to Work to Win in November

Democratic Primary Candidate Bryan Bates published the following concession letter today, urging his supporters to support his primary opponent, Judy Begay, and to engage in this critically important election. Bryan, you campaign was run with dignity and purpose and we will be forever grateful for your contribution to the discussion of issues in Coconino County […]

COVID Facts for Coconino County

Our County Board of Supervisors received important information at a Special Session on Friday, April 24. This information, from County Staff (including the health department epidemiologist) and from Northern Arizona University public health experts, should inform decisions going forward. Importantly, it provides perspective for the public. The full packet of written information given to the […]

Action Alert: Local Governments Being Left Out By Congress

In the latest economic aid package, which cleared the Senate late yesterday, Democrats got a lot of what they asked for. The bill includes improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program, for example, as well as funding for hospitals that Republicans were originally prepared to delay. From a progressive perspective, there’s no denying the final version is a […]