MARICOPA COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Maricopa County BoS Holds a SINGLE Public Hearing on Redistricting. Although the BofS did adopt the same basic criteria used by the AZ Independent Redistricting Committee (IRC), they did NOT start mapping on a blank slate but used existing districts. They also provided very little advance notice of their work. Although the next redistricting is years away, here's another reason to elect DEMOCRATIC Supervisors....so the redistricting process -- for one of the most populous counties in the US - is a truly fair and open one. BTW, it was announced at the meeting that the BoS received only 64 written public comments. Based on feedback to Chair Janet, at least 20 of them came from LD 2 Dems!!

THANK YOU LD2!

From our Dems Give Back Vice Chair, Chris Gehlker: Due to the generosity of LD 2 PCs and guests we collected 26 pounds of food for the hungry. When I dropped it off the next day a lady at the food bank noticed that the sign on the collection bin says “Please Give Food for People or Animals” and was very enthusiastic that we are collecting for animals. She said that they never get enough donated food for the them.

We will continue to provide food and pet food donations at all of our LD2 meetings. If you are unable to attend the next LD meeting but want to donate, please contact Chris Gehlker to arrange a pickup.

CAN YOU HELP WITH OUR ELECTIONS?

MCDP is looking for election observers for the primary and general elections. A new hire school program has started, too. Contact our secretary, Rivko Knox, if you are interested.

Do you want to make some money and help out with the elections as a temporary paid worker? To find out more, visit:

http://getinvolved.maricopa.vote

Be an informed voter – Maricopa County Elections has launched a new, streamlined website ti find critical elections and voter registration information: Elections.Maricopa.Gov

ATTEND A HOUSE PARTY ON JUNE 30th

Meet our LD2 candidates near 64th St and Bell on June 30th from 6-8pm.

Address will be provided after RSVP and prior to the event.

RSVP HERE

HELPING OUR LD2 CANDIDATES CORNER

You’ve seen the January 6^th hearings, you’ve met our LD2 candidates, you’ve got to figure out a way to help. Read below to pick one or more activities.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Make phone calls
• Write postcards
• Knock on neighborhood doors
• Drive a door knocker, which is especially important in the summer
• Host a house party with your neighbors

Please contact our LD2 Campaign Organizer, Taylor Nelson, who will be able to find just the right opportunity where you can get involved; she can be reached at 515-822-4022 or tnelson@azdem.org.

A small sampling:

• 06/25 from 9:30am-noon – Canvass, meet at Deer Valley Park, 19602 N 19th Ave
• 06/28 from 5-7:30pm – Evening Canvass, meet at Deer Valley Park, 19602 N 19th Ave
• 07/02 from 9:30am-noon – Canvass, meet at Buffalo Ridge Park, 19250 N 16th ST
• 07/10 from 3-5pm – Postcard Party, meet at private home in zip code 85018

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

PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION

LD2 is completely within the Phoenix City Council boundaries in districts 1, 2, and 3. Did you know that there is a Democrat: Heli (pronounced Haley) Nielson running in District 2? Enter your address is this WEBSITE to determine your district.

If you live in District 2, you can sign her petition online to get on the ballot at: E-Qual.

We’ll invite Heli to attend one of our upcoming meetings.

DONATE & WIN A GIFT CARD

Are you a recurring donor to LD2? If not, it’s fast and easy 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

Easy-peasy with the button below!

LEARN TO BE A DEPUTY REGISTRAR

Have you always wanted to learn how to register voters and become a Deputy Registrar? You can also help out with registering new citizens at their naturalization ceremonies.  It’s a great opportunity to show your enthusiasm about voting by helping others get registered.



June 22^nd at 5pm REGISTER HERE

Have questions? Contact Diane at the Recorder’s Office: dsibenaller@risc.maricopa.gov

 SCHOOL BOARD CORNER 

Lots of Dems running for School Board.

LD2 is split between Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD), Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD), and Washington Elementary School District (WESD) / Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD).

Call to Action: Each PC should contact the appropriate individuals representing your school district and help them by getting them 10 signatures on a nominating petition. Most candidates will be attending various LD2 canvasses and other events.

_____________________________

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LD2’s very own PC: Craig Beckman is running for the Deer Valley Unified School Board along with another Democrat: Stephanie Simacek who is a current substitute with kids in the district. See how you can help them and to find out more:

craigfordvusd.com 

www.facebook.com/craigfordvusd

craig@craigfordvusd.com

stephaniefordvusd.com

www.facebook.com/stephaniefordvusd 

Stephanie.simacek@stephaniefordvusd.com

_____________________________

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

For those of you residing in the Washington Elementary School District, support fellow Democrats: Kyle Clayton & Tamillia Valenzuela. Kyle is having events to gather signatures every Saturday in June. See how you can help him and to find out more:

www.KyleForArizona.com

_____________________________

PARADISE VALEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

For those of you residing in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, support fellow Democrats: Kerry Baker and Tony Pantera. See how you can help them and to find out more:

www.KerryBaker4pvusd.org

email Tony at: trailmastr@hotmail.com

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

June 25: MCDP Summer Convention

at Central HS, 8am-3pm

On-site meeting – NO zoom. Special program. There will be bylaws to be voted on at the meeting, hence the long time allocated for the convention. Booths will be setup for all LDs within our county and plenty of candidates. There will be volunteer opportunities to help with check-in.

REGISTER HERE

__________________________

June 30: LD2 Candidate House Party, 6-8PM

Attend LD2 candidate House Party at a private home located near 64th St and Bell Rd.

RSVP HERE

__________________________

July 20: LD2 Monthly Meeting at Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center, 6:30PM

LD2 is holding their monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St) on June 15th at 6:30pm. This will be our third on-site, hybrid meeting. 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.

Reminder: LD 2 is starting a 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. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

There is a new Citizens Initiative creating a series of VOTING RIGHTS statutes that address both the AZ voting suppression bills passed in 2021 and some of those being considered in 2022 by the AZ Legislature.

The Initiative needs 237,645 valid signatures by early July. To help out with this group, contact Rita Meehan, Regional Director at rita@azfe.org or 415-748-2726.

 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD 

Paradise Valley USD – District Administrative Center / 15002 N 32^nd 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 15^th Ave; Phoenix – Typically the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Governing Board / Governing Board (dvusd.org)

Glendale Union High School District – 7650 N 43^rd 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. Not open to the public, but meetings are live streamed. Governing Board / Governing Board Meeting Schedule (wesdschools.org)