Past Speakers 2020 - Democrats of Greater Tucson

Historic Swearing-In of Gabriella Cazares-Kelly as First Native Elected to Pima Countywide Office

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Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, the first Native elected to Pima Countywide office, was sworn in on December 30, 2020, as the new County Recorder.

In November 2019, Cázares-Kelly filed her candidacy as a …Democrat and in November 2020, she won with a convincing 60% of the vote. Cázares-Kelly drew 289,932 votes, defeating her Republican opponent, who received 203,631 votes.

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Her platform included:

Ballot Text Message Receipts

Utilizing text message technology will enable the Recorder’s Office to share information directly with voters such as when ballots are mailed out, when they are received by the Recorder’s office, and approaching mailing deadlines. Text message receipts are a very effective way of keeping voters informed of the voting process. They can also be utilized to alert the voter of an issue, such as an unsigned ballot, and provide instructions for correcting the errors.

Ballot Drop Boxes

Ballot Drop Boxes are a simple way for voters to drop off their ballots and other voting-related materials at their convenience. These boxes are similar to United States Postal Service Collection Boxes and would enable voters to submit voter registration forms without the need for postage. They would also allow working people to securely deposit their ballots at any time of day or night and would minimize the need to find parking or enter buildings.

Increased Communication, Outreach, and Visibility

Voters and Early Voting participants must have clear, easy to use instructions on how to access the services of the Recorder’s office. By taking the lead to create easy to use guides shared on multiple platforms and social media, the Recorder’s office can reach more voters and reduce the amount of inaccurate information that unintentionally gets circulated each election cycle, ultimately disenfranchising voters.Show More