"Why won't Tim Bee repay local tax payers when he gives big bucks back to National Party for the Private George Bush Fundraiser?" asked Vince Rabago, Chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party. "Times are tough and budgets are tight. Tim Bee was fine paying back his national buddies, but when it comes to reimbursing the people who really need it, he acting like a typical politician." Read the Media Release. Back to top.
Ike's Granddaughter Supports Obama Lifetime Republican Susan Eisenhower. "The thing we have to ask ourselves for this election is whether this is a small temporary change or permanent realignment," said Eisenhower. "I can say that, for this election, I'm supporting Barack Obama, because I think he will represent the future of America. He is the future of America." Back to top.
Pima Dems Take Lion's Share of Awards at State Dinner
Vince Rabago and Mohur Sidhwa
Sami Hamed
Pima Democrats came out winners at the Arizona Democratic Party's awards dinner in Flagstaff, Saturday, August 2. Here are the awards given to our deserving officers and volunteers. Congratulations, one and all. • Vince Rabago: Outstanding County Chair • Mohur Sidhwa: 1st Runner Up, Outstanding Legislative District Chair • Bill Risner:2nd Runner up, Lifetime Democratic Service Award • Jim Woodbrey: Democrat of the Year • Jim Jaster: Outstanding Headquarters Volunteer • Nucleus Club: Outstanding Club or Organization • Sami Hamed: Outstanding Young Democratic Volunteer • Demitri Downing: Outstanding Campaign Volunteer Back to top.
Payday "Reform" Act. Don't Be Fooled The Payday loan industry has already put over $8 milion in the coffers of the group pushing Prop 200, a ballot measure that would make payday lending's 400 percent interest rates a permanent fixture in Arizona. Right now, their presence in the state is scheduled to end in 2010 unless the legislature renews it. Back to top.
New Dem HQs
Main Headquarters
4639 E. 1st St.
Phone: (520) 326-3716
Fax: (520) 322-5461
Mail: PO Box 40211 Tucson, AZ 85717
Email: pimadem@pimadems.org
Northwest
2860 W. Ina Road (corner of Shannon, next to Oro Valley Bicycles)
797-3032
Green Valley
Green Valley Mall
Suite # 70
(Interstate 19, at exit 65)
Green Valley AZ 85614
648-7367