HELPING OUT WITH OUR ELECTIONS

Have you been watching the January 6^th hearings? We all knew having Trump in the White House was akin to having a raging bull in a china shop, but it’s even proving to be scarier than that. If listening to the sworn testimony from those in the inner circles where we heard Trump’s intention to incite the violent insurrection hasn’t gotten you motivated to get involved to protect our democracy, then ….

Want to get more involved in the elections process during this election cycle? There are many ways to do so, and we need Dems to fill these roles!

Maricopa County is in the process of hiring for 2300 temporary positions, from poll workers on election day, to assisting with early voting, to ballot processing after election day, and much more! It's a great way to better understand our voting system, and get paid. Apply here: https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/getinvolved/

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

LD2 NEW LOGO

Here’s what the new logo looks like on our business cards. We are very interested in everyone’s feedback on the look. Once this is finalized, we will take it to our union printer (J & R Printing) so that we can obtain pricing.

LD2 HELP WANTED CORNER

Human interaction is good for the mind and the soul. I’d like to see us expand our reach by providing different options to engage not only our PCs but the general community with the formation of selected types of LD2 Dems clubs. One particular club which comes to mind is a Book Club. If you are interested in being a member of this club and/or have a recommendation for a different club, please contact Chair, Janet Wilson. The only bad ideas are ones which you hold onto yourself and don’t share.

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 to help with the candidates.

Here are some ways you can help:

Post a candidate yard sign at your home to show your support
Make phone calls
Write postcards
Knock on neighborhood doors (canvass)
Drive a door knocker, which is especially important in the summer (canvass event)
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:

07/02 from 9:30am-noon – Canvass, meet at Buffalo Ridge Park, 19250 N 16th St
07/09 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
07/11 from 5:30-7:30pm – Evening Canvass, meet at Deer Valley Park, 19602 N 19th Ave

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

LD2 EVENTS

PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION

PERTAINING TO LD2

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.

To find out more about Heli and to sign her petition – visit her new website: www.HeliNielson.com

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

DONATE & WIN A GIFT CARD

You may wonder, what do we do with these funds? Since this is the first year we’ve been LD2 and now that we have our new logo, we need to create new marketing material. In addition to paying for our new meeting location, during this cycle, we will be making it easier for voters in our district to “get out the vote” (aka: GOTV) by crafting campaign literature. 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!

MAKE A RECURRING DONATION

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.

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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

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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

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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

July 6: Arizona’s Water:

Past, Present, and Future, 5-6PM

Join Laruen Kuby and Tom McGuire for a zoom presentation on Arizona’s water past, present, and future. Where does our water come from, how much we use, and how climate change may affect our supply of this imperative resource. Register HERE

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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.

MEETING INFO & REGISTRATION

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)

2022 IS HERE!

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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