Welcome to Green Valley Democrats!
We are a community organization that stimulates and promotes democratic values, by offering educational and action opportunities. Please join us!
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 13th
3 p.m. via Zoom
Reproductive Rights
Presented by Jodi Liggett
Jodi Liggett is the founder of the Arizona Center For Women’s Advancement (ACWA), and in the past she has served as the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates AZ. Ms. Liggett will discuss the current state of reproductive rights in Arizona.
Click HERE for Zoom Link
Saturday, August 27th
3 p.m. via Zoom
Arizona’s Water Issues and Policies
Presented by Jay Tomkus
Jay Tomkus is an environmental attorney and is the Principal of Corvid Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm focusing on policy advocacy and strategy. He currently represents various interests at the state legislature and in other forums, and is involved in policy discussions, including indigenous peoples’ rights, water policy and environmental justice. Jay previously served as a Staff Attorney at the Arizona State Legislature.
Click HERE for Zoom Link
Call to Action!
Protect Public Schools–Sign the Petition
The Arizona legislature has passed a “universal voucher bill” (HB2853) which was signed into law by Governor Ducey on the last day of this session. This bill makes every school-age child in Arizona eligible for a voucher to attend a private or religious school. Our tax dollars will be diverted from our already underfunded public education system to this expanded voucher program.
Public school advocacy groups immediately began a petition drive for a “citizen veto” which would put the measure on hold until a vote in November, 2024. Enough signatures must be collected by September 24th of this year.
Petitions are now available at Headquarters for your signature. This is a new petition–so even if you signed petitions previously at HQ, this was not among them. More information about the legislation and petition is available here:
https://greenvalleydemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SOS-voucher-petitons.pdf.
If you wish to circulate petitions, volunteer at:
https://secure.everyaction.com/FgAcwpmfTkyEEan1g9JGOg2
WE HELP Campaign for the Summer
Instead of a May collection, we will have a Summer 2022 WE HELP campaign — May, June, July. It will be for unused/new school and craft supplies suitable for ages 5 – 14. In August items will be distributed to age-appropriate groups in the area. Please bring the donations to HQ and put them in the red wagon. Thank you in advance! If you have a question, please email Becky McCreary rebeccamccreary764@gmail.com.
GVD Endorsements
Green Valley Democrats are pleased to endorse the following candidates:
- Kathy Hoffman, Arizona Superintendent of Education
- Kris Mayes, Arizona State Attorney General
- Martin Quesada, State Treasurer
- Sanda Clark, LD 19 Representative
- Mike Norman, School Board, Continental Elementary School District No. 39
- Lora Nastase, Sahuarita Town Council
Click HERE for more information on these candidates.
Legislative Recap from Senator Rosanna Gabaldón
Join or Renew Your Membership
Our fight continues to return our country to the leadership role we have had for decades. As a club we are dedicated to supporting candidates who will help us regain that role. Please continue to support our efforts by renewing your membership now!
Annual membership dues are $25 per person.
Click HERE for online payment. Or, print out the membership form and mail your dues to:
Green Valley Democrats
PO Box 131
Green Valley, AZ 85622
Please note on your check that it is for “Membership 2022.”
Redistricting Information
The final, approved IRC map has 13 safe Republican districts, 12 safe Democratic districts, and five competitive districts, based on the metrics the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission uses. (read more)
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