Eric Robbins, the newly-elected Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, outlined his plans for the new year when he spoke at the December 12, 2022, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. He was joined by PCDP Executive Director, Shelly Burgoyne.
Steve Kozachik spoke at the Democrats of Greater Tucson meeting on August 15, 2022. He discussed Tucson’s water shortage, dangerous PFAs chemicals in city water, and recycling plastic into 22-pound Lego blocks that can be used in construction.
In this episode of the John C. Scott political forum, broadcast on January 22, 2022, DGT President Larry Bodine describes what he would advise Biden to do, now that the Build Back Better agenda has been blocked. You’ll also hear how you can activate yourself with Democrats of Greater Tucson. Larry Bodine: If there ever … Read more
A massive crowd of some 300 people swarmed a hotel in Tucson on December 4, 2021, at one of the last public hearings of the Independent Redistricting Commission. One speaker after another railed against the manufactured “safe” Republican district carved out of Democratic Pima County. The roasting hot room had only 165 seats, and people … Read more
Trump will be visiting Phoenix on July 24th, so let’s get together at the Pima County Democratic headquarters and sign seven petitions to show him that we will never stop fighting to protect our democracy. Take action with us this Saturday from 3-5 pm at the PCDP Headquarters at 4639 E 1st St, Tucson, AZ … Read more
Redistricting in Arizona is expected to break up Democratic powerhouse LD9, but also to change Republican-held LD11, according to Miranda Lopez, the Director of the Pima County Democratic Party. She spoke at the July 5, 2021, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. Miranda Lopez started as the new Director for the Pima County Democratic … Read more
Edited by Anne Simmons. Talking to Democrats with a sporadic voting history in an effective way to turn out the vote, according to Diane Neville, Chair of the LD10 Democrats. “We’re convinced,” she said. This is the way to go.” She spoke at the June 29, 2021, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. LD10 volunteers … Read more
It was a beautiful afternoon when Happy Democrats turned out for the first in-person Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy Hour. We met for “Drinking Democratically” at Agustin Kitchen on May 26, 2021.
As the session drags on, things are getting weirder at our state legislature. A few examples: 1) On the same day, in what felt like the biggest “I’m not a racist” flex ever, Michelle Udall (R-25) sponsored a surprise amendment to fine teachers $5,000 for discussing “controversial” issues like racism in the classroom, and also … Read more
Do you want to be a part of the movement to stop food waste? We can start in our own backyards! Help Iskashitaa Refugee Network harvest fresh, local produce for redistribution right back to our own community including the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) food bank, shelters, schools, and refugee families. We are looking for individuals … Read more
