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PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY


“Equality and Democracy are under assault. We do ourselves no favor to pretend otherwise. …But while the threat to American democracy is real, I want to say clearly as we can: We are not powerless in the face of these threats. We are not bystanders in this ongoing attack on democracy.”, snippets from President Joe Biden’s speech given on Sept 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.


What can YOU do to protect our Democracy? We are going to need a lot of help to ensure voters who want to cast their ballot are allowed to do so without impediments. Plain and simple, we need Poll Observers (non-paid, but very rewarding) and Poll Workers (paid, also rewarding) for our midterm general election.


Mission for AZ’s Mariah Gould is the Voter Protection Director who coordinates the Poll Observer training. SIGN UP HERE


To become a poll worker, there are a number of different positions you can perform ranging from Clerk to Inspector/Team Lead. INFO & APPLICATION


Don’t sit on the sidelines! Our Democracy is too important.

Make “Joe” proud and do your part.

LD2 SIGN DEPOTS


Starting the week of September 12th, we will have three candidate sign depots spread out across LD2 where you can pick-up yard signs for some of your favorite Democratic candidates including Adrian Fontes, Kelli Butler, and Jevin Hodge. We may not have all the candidates, so you will have to check ahead of time with the depot location to see if they have what you are looking for along with setting up a time to pick them up.


  • East section of LD2: Janet Wilson - 602-432-7796
  • West side of LD2: Rivko Knox – 602-942-6436
  • North side of LD2: Meg Patel – 602-741-2373


Yard signs are a very effective way to show your neighbors who you support. Sometimes it’s a great conversation starter. Do your part to help our candidates!  

HELPING OUR LD2 CANDIDATES CORNER


Have you been wanting to help our LD2 Candidates with canvassing, but were afraid to ask? The LD2 Candidate Campaign has created some fun opportunities to learn and help our candidates by being paired up with an experienced organizer. Each of the LD2 Organizers is available in the evening Monday to Friday from 4-7pm to work with you individually to erase any trepidation you may have. To sign-up, visit the mobilize link found below.


For those of you with the gift of gab and like to phone bank, there are several opportunities to help out even if you don’t live in AZ. Please contact our LD2 Campaign Organizer, Taylor Nelson, who will be able to plug you into the right opportunity where you can get involved; she can be reached at 515-822-4022 or tnelson@azdem.org.


Special highlight of upcoming events:


  • 09/11 – Canvass with special guest Anita Malik and Analise Ortiz from 4:30pm-6:30pm, meet at Buffalo Ridge Park, 19250 N 16th St, talk with persuadable voters in the Buffalo Ridge precinct


For a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities, please use the button below.

LD2 VOLUNTEER EVENTS

LD2's SINGLE SHOT POSTCARD HELP


We finally have our single shot postcards and can use your help. It’s really simple work and will help us out immensely. It does require you to pickup the materials and drop them off at the same Phoenix location, if you are able to help us out. We used these postcards in the former LD20 which we think helped get Representative Schwiebert elected. Perhaps you can arrange a postcard party with your Democratic neighbors to help us with this endeavor? Please email us at chair@azld2dems.org and bvaandrk@gmail.comif you want to help.

LD2's NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL


Have you seen our new YouTube channel for LD2? Subscribe to it so that we can make more content. 


YOUTUBE


We use it to review the “single shot” political strategy in very basic terms to win the State House for LD2. We explain to voters to “throw away” their second vote to help increase the chances of getting our candidate elected. We explained in more depth the strategy in last week’s edition of the newsletter. This time, visit our YouTube channel and tell your friends about it. It would be awesome to increase the number of subscribers so that we can add more content.

YOUNG ORGANIZERS PROGRAM


MCDP is going to start an organizing training program for young volunteers, “MCDP Young Organizers Change Makers 2022”, beginning in September. No prior campaign experience required. Please forward the link to any high school or college aged student you know who may be interested in growing their skills related to canvassing, phone banking, and field organizing. This program will focus on improving people’s communication with voters to ensure those voters vote up and down the ballot. 


The application can be found HERE.


Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sept 20th. Questions? Contact careers@maricopadems.org

EDUCATION & FACEBOOK


Our LD2 PC Erica Connell made me aware of an opportunity for those of you already on Facebook. There is a group called: “Arizona Education Community” run by the AZ Republic with over 2000 members.


This public group might provide an additional source of info for those interested in the state of AZ’s Education system.


AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM


Our LD2 PC Ginger Lane who is also with the Communications Workers of America made us aware of the Affordable Connectivity Program to help connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. Please share this vital information. To find out more about the program and to determine eligibility, visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

PVUSD HYGIENE DRIVE


During the August LD meeting, Our LD2 PC Hara Dembowski made us aware of an important hygiene drive coordinated by the PVUSD to help out the Title I schools with this special need. You don’t even have to leave home to help support them.


AMAZON WISH LIST

NEW LD2 BUSINESS CARDS & NAME BADGES


You can now order LD2 business cards at $30/box of 100 cards & name badges at $15/badge. We are using J & R Printing (a Union Printer in Phoenix) for our needs. As was demonstrated during the July LD2 meeting, please visit this link to submit and pay for your order: http://azld2dems.org/order/


If you have any issues with ordering them, please contact Whit at whit@azld2dems.org

STOP VOUCHER EXPANSION


Are you doing your part and collecting signatures to stop HB2853? There are only two weekends left to collect signatures and have the petition notarized.


We must collect 118,823 valid signatures before September 24, 2022 to stop universal ESA voucher expansion from going into effect. This referendum will then go on the Nov 2024 ballot where AZ voters can reject it once and for all.


To learn more, visit www.teamsosarizona.com

DONATE & WIN A GIFT CARD


If you’re reading this newsletter, you know the importance of voting in all elections and understand the process. However, not all of our LD2 neighbors do, so one of the uses of our funds is for the purpose of creating literature and mailers to help educate the voters of LD2 about the importance of elections – especially down ballot local races. Consider becoming a recurring donor to LD2 and you will be automatically entered to win a gift card for your recurring donation! 


Anyone can donate - you don’t have to live in LD2.


How about $22 for LD2 in 2022?


If you have any questions, please contact LD2 Treasurer Truly Bone at Treasurer@azld2dems.org


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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

BEYOND VOTING

HAPPY HOURS


Civic Engagement Beyond Voting happy hours are back for the election season!


Join them on Zoom every Sunday at 4pm for camaraderie, trainings, and phone banking.


REGISTER HERE

TURNING AZ BLUE PODCAST AND THE MULE NEWS


For those of you who enjoy podcasts with a local AZ Democrat-feel, take a listen to Turning AZ Blue Podcast created by Ron Williams. He also writes The Mule News. These sources can be reached by visiting:


TURNING ARIZONA BLUE PODCAST


THE MULE NEWS


UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sep 12: Corporation Commission Debate, online via YouTube or AZ PBS, 5-6PM


We will have ACC candidates Lauren Kuby and Cmsr Sandra Kennedy at our Sept LD2 meeting. You can watch them on YouTube or AZ PBS. To see the debate schedule and provide Citizens Clean Elections Commission with a question, CLICK HERE

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Sep 13: Collateral Damage: The War on Women’s Health and Lives, Desert Foothills Library, 11:30AM-1PM


Take a nice drive to Desert Foothills Library at 38443 N School House Rd in Cave Creek to hear Civia Tamarkin, International Journalist & Reproductive Freedom Activist present what is being done nationally and in AZ to protect women’s rights and what you can do to help.


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Sep 13: Meet the DVUSD Candidates and get a cupcake, Deem Hills Park Pavilion, 3-5PM


Stop by the park at 26606 N Deem Hills Pkwy for a meet and greet with the candidates, hear them speak, meet other neighbors, and grab some cupcakes.

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Sep 14: Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate, online via YouTube or AZ PBS, 6-7PM


Cheer Superintendent Kathy Hoffman during the debate with Tom Horne. You can watch them on YouTube or AZ PBS. To see the debate schedule and provide Citizens Clean Elections Commission with a question, CLICK HERE

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Sep 14: Ear to the Ground: Storytelling in a Climate Crisis, Changing Hands Bookstore – Phx, 6-8PM


Join ACC Lauren Kuby for a night of storytelling and poetry at Changing Hands Phoenix to celebrate our planet, share our collective sadness and find ways to take meaningful action, together. All are welcome to sign up and tell a story or read an original poem.

SIGN UP!

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Sep 15: Arizona’s Education Crisis, Zoom, 6:30PM


Join Superintendent Kathy Hoffman, LD2 Rep Judy Schwiebert, & LD4 Rep candidate Laura Terech for a discussion regarding Arizona’s Education Crisis as moderated by Melinda Iyer. Learn about solutions which can be implemented.

SIGN UP!

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Sep 17: Annual MCDP Champagne Brunch fundraiser, Carpenter’s Hall, 4547 W McDowell Rd, 10AM-noon


Please join MCDP for a champaign brunch fundraiser where we will meet our County candidates along with special guest: MN Attorney General Keith Ellison.


SIGN UP!

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Sep 17: AZ Democratic Party State Committee Meeting, on Zoom, noon-3pm


MORE INFO


SIGN UP!

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Sep 21: LD2 Monthly Hybrid Meeting at Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center, 6:30PM


Confirmed to-date we have: Commissioner Sandra Kennedy seeking re-election to the Corporation Commission and Lauren Kuby also running for Corporation Commission. Also confirmed is: Jim Pederson seeking election to the CAWCD Board. We will hear how vital it is to get these candidates elected. The PVCC Conf Center is located off 32nd St, just South of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. Agenda will be sent to PCs in advance of the meeting.


MORE DETAILS HERE


Reminder: LD 2 has resumed our monthly food drive to be donated to a local Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable donated items. We will also be collecting non-perishable pet food.

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Sep 22: Elections Education Seminar, online, 2-3:30PM


Learn more about the General Election. Elections experts will provide information on the upcoming General Election and share what the Special Elections Board does and what accessible voting services are provided to the voting community. Includes interactive Q& panel discussion.


RSVP HERE

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Sep 22: Secretary of State Debate, online via YouTube or AZ PBS, 5-6PM


Cheer on Adrian Fontes during the debate with disgraced Mark Finchem. You can watch them on YouTube or AZ PBS. To see the debate schedule and provide Citizens Clean Elections Commission with a question, CLICK HERE.

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Sep 28: Attorney General Debate, online via YouTube or AZ PBS, 5-6PM


Cheer on Kris Mayes during the debate with Abraham Hamadeh. You can watch them on YouTube or AZ PBS. To see the debate schedule and provide Citizens Clean Elections Commission with a question, CLICK HERE.



 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD 


Paradise Valley USD – District Administrative Center / 15002 N 32nd St; Phoenix – Typically the first and third Thursday of the month. Governing Board | Paradise Valley Unified School District (pvschools.net)


Deer Valley USD – 20402 N 15th Ave; Phoenix – Typically the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Governing Board / Governing Board (dvusd.org)


Glendale Union High School District – 7650 N 43rd Ave; Glendale – Typically the first and third Wednesday of the month. Meeting Dates 2021-2022 - GUHSD (guhsdaz.org)


Washington Elementary School District – 4650 W Sweetwater Ave; Glendale – Typically the second and fourth Thursday of the month. In-person seating will be limited to 40 people. Meetings are live streamed.

Governing Board / Governing Board Meeting Schedule (wesdschools.org)


A recurring monthly donation of $5, $10, or more to AZ LD2 Democrats will go a long way toward helping us finish the job of turning Arizona blue!

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