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April 1, 2023
Newsletter
Mission:
We are a community organization that
stimulates and promotes
democratic values.
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Update on Reform at Pima County Attorney's Office
Presented by
Laura Conover
Pima County Attorney
Saturday, April 8, 3:00 p.m.
Room 203, Continental Shopping Plaza
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Laura has a unique perspective on Southern Arizona’s criminal justice system. She was elected as the Pima County Attorney in 2020. As the third woman to hold the Office, second defense attorney, and first victims’ rights attorney, she has assembled a diverse senior leadership team and plans to revolutionize operations.
Reform, transparency, and accountability are Laura’s core objectives. She endeavors to reform cash bail, end all use of capital punishment, divert cases of substance use disorder and mental illness to treatment, and protect people with vulnerable immigration statuses.
Join us for a progress report on the changes being implemented through the Pima County Attorney’s office.
Sponsored by Green Valley Democrats
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Update on the Pima County Sheriff's Office
Presented by
Chris Nanos
Pima County Sheriff
Saturday, April 22, 3:00 p.m.
Room 203, Continental Shopping Plaza
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has a plan to reform law enforcement in Southern Arizona. Nanos was re-elected as sheriff in 2020. His four-step approach centers around providing steps to show the community that law enforcement personnel are not above the law.
1. Providing all deputies and officers with body cameras.
2. Creating a regional Critical Incident Team to handle investigations of in-custody deaths and police shootings.
3. Creating a community board to assess department policies that impact the training of PCSD's deputies and their approach to discipline and accountability.
4. Reducing the population of Pima County's jails, by connecting those suffering from mental illness and addiction with needed resources and treatment options.
Join us to hear an update on Sheriff Nanos' proposed reforms.
Sponsored by Green Valley Democrats
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Twelve Chefs with all types of Chili
Vegan
Chicken
Smoked
Mother’s Mild
Vegetarian
Music by Windfall
With Char Seawell and friends
New price of $30 for all, excluding Chefs
Chili Cook-Off Tickets Available at Headquarters
OR Order your Tickets HERE!
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Women in Blue Luncheon
Thursday, April 27th, 11:30
Grill on the Green
5800 S Camino del Sol
Green Valley, AZ
Deli Platter Buffet:
Ham & Turkey, variety of bread and all the fixings, and garden salad.
$30 includes buffet, beverage, dessert, tax, and gratuity. Cash or check payable to DCQC.
A representative from Casa Maria’s Soup Kitchen will be our guest.
Please RSVP to jeannebuell@gmail.com by April 21st.
Wear Blue!!!
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Discussion Group
Join the Discussion Group each Wednesday at 10 - 11:30 a.m. in Room 203 for open discussion on current events. Beginning in January, the Discussion Group will be held live only.
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Membership Reminder
If you have not renewed your annual membership, now is a good a time to do so. The dues this year are $30. Stop by the GV Democrats Headquarters Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, 10am to 2pm. We are now capable of accepting credit/debit cards. Or, click HERE to renew on-line. Thanks!
Sandie Stone, VP Membership
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WE HELP Campaign for April
Items for Asylum Seekers at the Border
For the April “We Help” program, we are asking for contributions of items that the Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans need for people at the border.
Their current needs include:
- bath size towels--new or gently used. (Target currently has the best prices and free shipping with $35. You can combine any other items that you might need to get to the $35)
- men's disposable razors
- small deodorants, for men and women
- backpacks
- SMALL toys, like matchbox size cars and trucks and small stuffed animals. Many of these kids will be on the move soon, and it means so much to them to have something to call their own that they can take along easily.
- Flip flops, children’s and small to medium adult sizes - don’t need to be expensive ones
Hygiene Kit Needs:
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women's make up items including : new lipsticks, mascara, eye pencils, and nail polishes. These items constantly bring joy to the women that are in desperate situations. These are often the first things they take out of the kits and start applying them to each other. Best prices are often at Ross, TJ Maxx, and Walmart.
Bring your donations in to HQ and leave them in the wagon.
Thank you!
Judy Knape, VP Headquarters
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Headquarters has a fresh, new coat of paint! Our thanks to the following who helped:
Dean Chaussee
Mark Eckstein
Judy Knape
George McGaughey
Amy Perlick
Pat Sharp
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The office is now open three days a week:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 am - 2 pm.
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Paid for by the Green Valley Democratic Club Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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