Support Giffords and Clean Energy Friday, July 17
Our Congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, recently voted for President Obama's Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that will lead to the creation of new jobs, a stronger economy, and a reduced dependence on foreign energy.
And for her efforts, Rep. Giffords has become the latest target of the “Tucson Tea Party,” an extremist organization whose mission is to promote the far-right wing’s agenda and to support candidates who have fallen tragically out of touch with the values of mainstream Arizonans. These extremists have planned a protest outside of the Congresswoman’s office, to take place this Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
Accordingly, we are holding our own rally this Friday in support of Congresswoman Giffords and her support of clean energy and a stronger economy! Meet at the NE corner of Pima and Swan (across from Giffords office) at 4pm Friday, July 17. (If you want to help make posters for the event, come to Pima Dem Headquarters (4639 E. 1st St.) Thursday, July 16, 5-8pm.) Call 326-3716 for more information.
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Help Sign up Dems for the Permanent Early Voter List!
Permanent early voters are high percentage voters. You can help by pledging to sign up 10 Democrats in your neighborhood.
It's easy. Go to this link and sign up. The Arizona Democratic Party will send you PEVL (Permanent Early Voter List) forms and a list of Democrats in your neighborhood who are not signed up to receive an early ballot.
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Help Send Young Democrats to their Convention
Young Democrats of Arizona are becoming an increasingly active and powerful group in our state. Many of them want to attend the Young Democrats Convention, which will be held in Chicago this August, but that costs more than many of these fine young people can afford.
You can help with a contribution. Either choose a favorite Young Dem to contribute to or simply give money to help all of them along.
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Phone bank for Obama's Health Care Reforms
You can help call to round up support for President Obama's health care reform principles every Tuesday and Thursday in July, from 6-8pm at Pima Dem Headquarters: 1) Lower Costs; 2) Access to quality health care for EVERYONE; 3) Preserving CHOICE. For more information, call headquarters, 326-3716. See the July Calendar for specific dates.
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Executive Committee passes resolution supporting TUSD Override
On July 6, the Pima Dem Executive Committee passed a resolution endorsing the Tucson Unified School District Override Referendum for the November election. The Override is a 7% budget increase that would replace about 2/3 of the cuts that the State Legislature imposed on our schools. The funds world be spent on guaranteed all-day kindergarten for all elementary schools, technology upgrades in the classroom and an additional $187 per student that would go directly to each school to be spent in the classroom.
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We mourn the loss of U.S. Rep. Jim McNulty
Pima County Democrats today mourn the loss of former U.S. Rep. Jim McNulty, a lifelong public servant and fighter for Arizona families.
Mr. McNulty passed away Tuesday from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. He was 83.
From 1969 to 1973, McNulty served as an Arizona State Senator representing rural counties in southern and eastern Arizona. In 1982, McNulty defeated then-state Sen. Jim Kolbe to win a seat in Congress, representing southeastern Arizona. He served one term before being defeated by Kolbe in a year when Ronald Reagan won 49 states.
He graduated from the University of Arizona with a law degree in 1952 and moved to Bisbee where he worked as a lawyer. In the late 1960s, Mr. McNulty was elected Cochise County Democratic Party Chairman and helped secure John F. Kennedy's presidential nomination.
Pima County Democratic Party Chair Jeff Rogers remembers McNulty from a summer job, while in Law School at Snell & Wilmer. “I loved to talk politics over morning coffee with Jim. He is one of the grand gentlemen of Arizona politics.”
Martin Bacal, Democratic National Committeeman from Arizona for 20 years, remembers McNulty as a man whose virtue transcended partisanship.
"Jim was a person with such integrity that he was loved and admired by all involved in the political process regardless of party," Bacal said.
There will be a public viewing Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carrillo's Mortuary, 204 S. Stone Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the University of Arizona Foundation.
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Our Democratic City Council Candidates
Go to their websites to find out how you can help.
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Luis Heredia named Executive Director of the AZ Dem Party
We welcome Luis Heredia is the new Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party. Having served as Senior Aide to Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, Public Affairs Director for Union Pacific, and President of the Somerton Elementary School District Governing Board, Heredia has consistently demonstrated that he is not only an extremely capable operative, but a truly dedicated member of the community.
Congressman Grijalva stated, “Having worked with Luis, I know he’ll do a great job. I’m very happy for him.”
Pima County Democratic Party Chair Jeff Rogers said, “We’re particularly excited to have someone on board with such extensive field experience. Luis understands that Pima County must play a significant role in the 2010 election cycle if we are going to elect a Democratic Governor and Legislature.”
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Pima Dem Executive Committee passes Resolution Supporting the Protection of Children
The Pima County Democratic Pary's Executive Committee passed unanimously a resolution affirming our "moral duty to protect the children of our community and to keep them safe" and every child's right to an education without "legislation directing the onus of a parent's misconduct against his children." Read the resolution.
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LD-26, LD-30 begin blogs
Blogs are easier to create and maintain than websites -- no web design software necessary, no fancy code to learn. They make it easy to keep up with what's happening right now. And LD-26 and LD-30 each has one. Take a look at 26 Dems and 30 Dems, then bookmark the sites to check back for updates.
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Campaign Training July 25 and 26.
Democracy for America Campaign Academy is sponsoring a Campaign Training at the University of Advancing Technology, 2625 W. Baseline Road, Phoenix, from 9:00 Am to 6:00 PM Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. You will not want to miss this training for campaign workers, candidates, communication persons and fundraisers.
Tuition Fee: $30.00 for students, others $60.00 if paid in advance online at: Democracyforamerica.com/training.
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Pima Dem HQ |
4639 E. 1st St.
Phone: (520) 326-3716
Fax: (520) 322-5461
Mail: PO Box 40211 Tucson, AZ 85717
Email: pimadem@pimadems.org
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U.S.
Representatives
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Rep.
Raul Grijalva
1440 Longworth House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515
Phone:(202) 225-2435
Fax: (202) 225-1541
Phone:(520)622-6788
Fax: (520)622-0198
Email Grijalva
Rep.
Gabrielle Giffords
1728 Longworth House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515
Phone:(202) 225-2542
Fax: (202) 225-0378
Phone: (520) 881-3588
Fax: (520) 322-9490
Email
Giffords
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