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THANKS TO OUR SEPTEMBER SPEAKERS


Thanks to all of our speakers at our September LD2 Environmental meeting. We were reminded why we need to elect ASU Senior Global Futures Scientist Lauren Kuby and Commissioner Sandra Kennedy to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). The Kennedy/Kuby team have a great website which explains what the ACC does and why we should all care about the people we elect to this important office: MORE INFO. Aside from the fact that the Republicans running for this office are election deniers (that’s probably enough said) but Lauren pointed out many differences between themselves and their Republican opponents. The ACC debate has already occurred, but if you want to listen to this debate you can HERE


We also heard from Jim Pederson, one of our four Democratic candidates running for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board (CAWCD). Jim elaborated on the many ways we can utilize our water in more efficient ways and to be good stewards of this vital resource. Although there are five openings, use only FOUR of your votes for our Democratic candidates: Arboleda, Aguilar, Graff, & Pederson.


We also heard from Representative Judy Schwiebert who is running for re-election along with LD2 Campaign Manager Mary Fortney as we start to prepare for Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities. It will be super critical to get all of our Democratic candidates elected in this mid-term election – the environment, education, and women’s healthcare rights are on the line.


Thanks to all of these individuals for stepping up – now let’s get them elected!

LD2 SIGN DEPOTS


Our three LD2 Sign Depots are OPEN until Oct 7th! You can pick-up yard signs for some of your favorite Democratic candidates including Adrian Fontes, Kris Mayes, Julie Gunnigle, Jevin Hodge, Judy Schwiebert, Jeanne Casteen, and more. As we heard during the Sept LD2 meeting, any signs not picked up will be used for our Subs, Streets, and Signs event on Oct 8th.


  • 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:


  • 09/24 – Canvass with the PVUSD candidates during Mission’s weekend of action event. Meet at the Mission for AZ office at 9:30am - noon, talk with persuadable voters in the surrounding precincts


For a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities and events, visit:  https://www.mobilize.us/ld2democrats/

BECOME A POLL OBSERVER

Get Trained


Help with ensuring our elections proceed without incident. Become a Poll Observer and get trained. Trainings are

conducted Mon, Wed, and Thursdays from 5-6:30PM


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BECOME A POLL WORKER

Get Trained


You can be a paid poll worker (several positions available) for the general election by applying online with the Maricopa County Elections Department.


There’s training is available online HERE.


Get involved and don’t sit on the sidelines!


LD2 VOTER GUIDE FROM MCDP


As mentioned at the September LD2 Meeting, the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) has created paper copy voter guides tailored to each LD. These tri-folded voter guides will be dropped off at Democratic doors of voters who need a little encouragement by making it easier to vote using this guide. A separate email will be going out to our LD2 PCs regarding this important “lit drop” work.


CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BEYOND VOTNG BALLOT GUIDE


As was discussed at our September LD2 meeting, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting prepares their own BALLOT GUIDE which includes their recommendations regarding which judges to retain and how to vote on many ballot propositions; this is the same guide which we have included on our website.


For full details of their judge recommendations and methodology, check out their Gavel Watch Report Card.


BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY


“Women across the US are under siege. Every day, their ability to make decisions about their own bodies, health, reproduction, sexuality, and childbirth is under attack.”, Civia Tamarkin, Director of Birthright: A War Story. 


Personally, the fact that we have been moving backwards is unnerving to think about. It should enrage and engage every woman who thinks they and only they should have control over their own body. Civia Tamarkin has put together information & talking points to help all of us when discussing this topic with your friends and/or when knocking on doors.


VISIT:

BIRTHRIGHT - A WAR STORY

2022 Digital Toolkit 


This is why in November 2022, we MUST vote for reproductive freedoms and it is imperative we elect Kris Mayes for Attorney General and Julie Gunnigle for Maricopa County Attorney.


Do your part to regulate abortion disinformation by urging our US Congress and US Senators to pass the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation (SAD) Act (S.4469). MORE INFO


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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sep 27: Blue Tuesday Luncheon Forum, on Zoom, noon-1:30PM


Speakers include: Election attorney Paul Weich to explain the ballot measures and US Congressional District 1 candidate: Jevin Hodge. Follow them on Twitter: @bluetuesforum. To sign up, send email to: bluetuesdayluncheon@gmail.com.

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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.

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Sep 28: Moms Demand Action AZ Phoenix Meeting, 1407 N 2nd St, Phx 85004, 6:30PM

Attend Phoenix group meeting to learn about suicide prevention and hear from Gun Sense candidates. RSVP to attend via zoom: Moms Demand Action Event - Attend | Everytown for Gun Safety

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Oct 4: Moms Demand Action Statewide Virtual Meeting, on Zoom, 6PM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Guest speaker includes: Diana, Bilingual Victim Service Specialist at AZ Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic violence. RSVP: Moms Demand Action Event - Attend | Everytown for Gun Safety 

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Oct 5: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD26 / Holmes & El Carro precincts on this evening. 


MORE INFO

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Oct 11: Last Day to Register to Vote!!!


Spread the word – Oct 11th is the last day to register to vote.

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Oct 12: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD24 / Desert Sky precinct on this evening. 


MORE INFO

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Oct 19: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD13 / San Marcos & San Pedro precincts on this evening. 


MORE INFO

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Oct 26: Latino Outreach GOTV Canvass events, locations vary, 5:30PM-8PM

Help out the Latino Outreach Committee with canvassing precincts with historically high voter drop-off percentages. LD22 / Stump & Cordes precincts on this evening.

 

MORE INFO



 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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