Democrats of the Red Rocks
April 2018
–Attention All Yavapai Voters–
Yavapai County Jail Tax
DORR supports a “YES” Vote
An important vote is right around the corner. If you are a Yavapai resident, you may have already received (or will soon receive) a pamphlet describing the upcoming special election ballot. The purpose of this election concerns the renewal of an existing ¼ cent sales tax to continue the funding for the Yavapai County Jail. The Democrats of the Red Rocks urge you to vote yes and mail back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
This ¼ cent tax is not a new tax and it is not an increased tax.
It is a renewal of an already existing sales tax, at the same rate for another 20 years.
The jail receives almost half of its funding through this sales tax.
By continuing the ¼ cent sales tax, the cost of the jail is spread out fairly. If the sales tax continuation does not pass, the costs for the jail will be passed on to various municipalities that use the jail, and their citizens will bear the burden. It could even result in increased county property taxes. As it is currently set up, everybody pays a small ¼ cent per dollar of sales tax no matter where they live. This helps share the costs among residents and visitors alike in Yavapai County.
Please vote yes on renewing the ¼ cent jail tax. You will receive your ballot in the next few weeks. The ballots contain instructions for mailing them back and are due no later than May 15th.
If you have any questions, please call the Democrats of the Red Rocks at 928-212-1357. Thank you for supprting the ¼ cent sales tax renewal.
Democrats of the Red Rocks
P.O. Box 1165, Sedona, AZ 86339
928-212-1357
www.sedonadorr.org
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Dr. David Brill, M.D. – candidate for U.S. Representative for Congressional District 4 is the first Democratic candidate to file with the Arizona Secretary of State for CD4, filing 2,000 signatures from throughout CD4 seeking the Democratic nomination for the August 28, 2018 Primary Election. Dr. Brill has been a Veterans Administration health care executive and the owner of three small businesses. He lives in Prescott.
Mark Robert Gordon – candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, the state’s No. 2 post. He is an attorney specializing in election and voting rights law. An Arizona native who attended school in Phoenix, he went on to earn degrees from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Columbia Law School, and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and has had a career in entertainment as an actor, writer, director, and producer.
Felicia French – candidate for Arizona State Legislature in district 6, which includes Sedona, the Verde Valley, Village of Oak Creek, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Payson, Pine, Snowflake, Tusayan, Williams, and more. She is a Retired Army Colonel, Afghan War Veteran and Army medical evacuation helicopter pilot with 32 years of service. She is a Registered Nurse, an educator, and a hospice case manager.
Justin Clifton – Sedona City Manager, is the city’s chief administrative officer and is responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the city. He has held the position for three years and was formerly the City Manager of Delta, Colorado. The mayor and city council appoint the city manager, who reports directly to those elected officials. Mr. Clifton will speak on a variety of current issues in the City of Sedona, including the upcoming city election.
Join us for breakfast and learn about the critical issues affecting our world.
Visit DORR’s website at www.sedonadorr.org for more info!
JOIN January Contreras in Flagstaff!
Weatherford Hotel!
January Contreras, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, will talk about net neutrality, women’s rights, enforcing gun laws, and other reasons we need a good State Attorney General.
Posted by Coconino County Democratic Party on Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Contact Toby if you are not a member for information.
Our monthly meeting will be on Monday, May 21, from 1:30-3:30.
We will be discussing ideas that our group can take to get out the vote.
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OHalleran Sedona Reception 5:30
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On June 2, Non-toxic Verde Valley will be presenting important information about pesticides used locally and the impact they have on the environment, water table and ecosystem.
Please attend to learn what we can do locally to safeguard our community.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Every 1st Saturday of the month
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Cottonwood Public Library
100 S 6th Street · Cottonwood, AZ
How to find us
Room B
COME AND MEET OUR GREAT LINEUP OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR, US SENATE, CONGRESS, ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATEWIDE OFFICES
DORR SUMMER PICNIC
3-6 PM Sunday, June 3rd Save the Date!!
BIG PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CAMPUS
25 SADDLEHORN, SEDONA AZ 86351
COME AND MEET OUR GREAT LINEUP OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR, US SENATE, CONGRESS, ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATEWIDE OFFICES
Enjoy some great potluck food and fellowship with your fellow Democrats and progressives.
PLEASE CONTACT JAN GRAHAM AT [email protected] IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESERT TO SHARE.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT RAFFLE PRIZES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AND TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE PICNIC.
Enjoy some great potluck food and fellowship with your fellow Democrats and progressives.
PLEASE CONTACT JAN GRAHAM AT [email protected] IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESERT TO SHARE.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT RAFFLE PRIZES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AND TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE PICNIC.
If you are considering running for a schoolboard seat in a public school district in Yavapai County or for the Yavapai College board— please consider attending an information and training session offered by the Yavapai County School Superintendents office on June 4.
Sedona has 2 seats up for election.
The seat for the Sedona area on the Yavapai College Board is also up for reelection.
Governing Board Training for New and Prospective Members
The training will be from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, dinner will be provided
Training will cover the following topics related to the role of a Board Member:
Powers and Duties of Governing Boards
Open Meeting Law
Policy Development
Budget Developement
Boardmanship
Board Member Ethics
Please complete the following form to register for this event. If you need assistance or have any questions contact Jenn Nelson at 928-442-5138
GO TO : http://ycesa.com/election-services/governing-board-training/ TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING
Go to http://ycesa.com/schools-and-charters to find out open seats in your district. Petitions to run for school board must be turned in by August 8. There are 2 or 3 open seats on every Governing Board in November 2018. Get Involved! Run For Something!
NEXT WEEK!
Sedona International Film Festival
is proud to present
Teri Bays’ One-Woman Play
For 15 years Teri Bays’ beautiful voice was heard at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Though Sedona residents and visitors might miss her angelic voice, audience members across the country are thrilled to see her perform — and also hear her sing — in her one-woman play, “Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story”.
Now, Bays is bringing her show back home to Sedona for a one-night performance at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
A timely piece, “Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story” addresses issues around women, abuse, identity and overcoming adversity. Joan Chittister happens to be a Benedictine nun, an international speaker and author on subjects of peace, justice and women’s issues.
“Joan is a passionate and prophetic voice in the church today. It is the thrill of my life, to play this remarkable woman and speak her inspiring words,” said Bays.
One has to see the play to discover the connection between Chittister and Bays. But as the threads of their lives are revealed, audience members begin to see themselves in the story as well.
“The show has changed a bit from the first performance, Teri explained. “I added a song, I cut whole sections and changed the beginning.”
After reading the script Chittister wrote, “The work is seamlessly, artfully and movingly welded together. It’s a fresh and interesting approach to the notion of the universality of women today. It has heart and substance … great praise.”
Recently Chittister herself saw the play. When asked about that performance for Chittister, Bays said, “Performing ‘Joan Chittister’ the play for Joan Chittister was an emotional experience — for both of us.”
The Vatican tried to prevent Chittister from speaking in 2001, but she continues to be a sought-after speaker throughout the world, having written over sixty books and over seven hundred articles.Teri Bays performed in several off-Broadway shows in New York City including “The Duplex” and starred in several leading roles including Maria in “The Sound of Music”, Anita in “West Side Story” and The Witch in “Into the Woods”. Sedona residents might remember her playing opposite her Broadway-actor husband in Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” at the Canyon Moon Theatre. Teri has written a book and recorded two CDs in addition to this play.
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Political Book Club
Contact:
Barbara
928.649.0135
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Grill for Brill the CD4, Democratic candidate for Congress!
Watson Lake, Upper Ramada, Prescott
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Philosophy and Politics – “Abortion Ethics – Finding agreement between Pro choice nd Pro Life”
Bertha Manning Associate Professor, ASU School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies,
6:00 – 7:30pm
Join Wade Carlisle and Bobby Tyler for lunch on Thursday, June 14 at noon.
Join Us in Cottonwood!
Join us to plan events for the upcoming political season.
Contact Toby for more info @ 928.274.0389 or [email protected]
Join us at our monthly meeting at the Old Rooster Cafe in Cottonwood at 5:00.
901 Main Street
Candidates Kathy Hoffman for AZ Superintendent of Public Ed. and candidates Sandra Kennedy, and Bill Mundell, seeking Corporate Commission positions, will attend the meeting.
Everyone is welcome.
Please join The LWV and Barbara for a movie night at the home of a member. TBA
Contact:
Barbara Litrell
928.649.0135
Dear Friend,
As you know, we have long been involved in supporting good causes and candidates for public office. From time to time, we have asked our friends to contribute to candidates whom we believe can make a difference. Few will make as much of a difference as January Contreras when she becomes the next Attorney General of Arizona in 2018.
Please join us on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm for refreshments at 80 Mitchell Dr Sedona, AZ 86336. You will have the opportunity to meet January and support her campaign for Attorney General. If you cannot join us, please consider supporting our efforts to help her be elected.
Since we met January, we have been impressed by her intelligence and record as a prosecutor and a public servant. After serving as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney and Assistant Attorney General, she became an advisor to Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. She has since founded a non-profit to fight for children and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. January has the judgment and energy to lead the largest law firm in the state, but more importantly, she has the conviction and vision needed to move Arizona forward.
We need an Attorney General committed to protecting Arizona’s most vulnerable people and standing up to the extreme policies of the Trump Administration. As an Arizona Assistant Attorney General, she protected small businesses from financial crimes and pursued perpetrators of elder abuse and exploitation. At the Department of Homeland Security, she led the charge to establish the Council on Combating Violence Against Women.
As we have seen in political races across the country, voters are ready to fight back to restore honor and integrity to government. Voters want leaders ready to focus on serious policy making. They are looking for candidates like January.
We hope all who attend will consider making a contribution of $150, $100, $50, or whatever you are comfortable contributing. Please RSVP by calling Jeff at (928) 300- 7313 or by emailing to [email protected].
We hope to see you on the 20th,
Jeff Dissinger and Pam Drake
P. S. If you cannot attend, please consider making a contribution online. Please go to our event page for January’s campaign at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jdissinger. Thanks!
Enjoy the DORR breakfast and meet Leslie Pico, candidate for Secretary of State and candidate Kathy Hoffman, for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also all DORR members who are running for Sedona mayor and City Council will be introduced.
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JOIN US to protest “Trump’s Family Separation Policy”
Meet on the corner of Coffee Pot and 89A, 5-6.
Bring water and an umbrella for shade.
Please join us for our Book Club event. Book and location TBA
Contact:
Barbara Litrell
928.649.0135
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Jan Grham would like you to meet Dr. David Brill and hear his political views at her home in Verde Sant Fe in Cornville.
Saturday, June 23 6-7:30.
RSVP [email protected]
Join Steve Farley and Felicia French at the home of Bill and Meri Thomason.
Sunday, June 24
12:00 – 1:30
RSVP – Pasquale – 480.269.2836
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Join Us For Brunch!!!
Join Kelly Fryer for brunch at 12:30 and hear her views on the he candidacy for Governor of Arizona.
Contact [email protected] for address, more information, and to RSVP.
Red For Ed
Yavapai County Education Service Agency
2970 Centerpiece E. Drive
6:30 pm
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You’re invited.
Please come out and enjoy Sundaes with the Superintendent!
Our new Sedona-Oak Creek School District Suprerintendent, Dennis Dearden, is pleased to be introducing Brenda Buck, principal of SOCUSD elementary School. We hope you can join us for fun, treats, and sharing our exciting vision or the new year!
Join Cathy and like minded people at 4:30 on Wednesday, June 27, to discuss canvassing, get out the vote, phone banking, etc. to TURN ARIZONA BLUE!
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Contact Cathy at [email protected]
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Let’s Talk Politics
Sedona Community Center
2615 Melody Lane, Sedona
Contact:
Barbara Litrell
926.649.0135
Join Cathy and like minded people at 4:30 on Thursday, June 28, to discuss canvassing, get out the vote, phone banking, etc. to TURN ARIZONA BLUE!
EVERYONE WELCOME!!!
Contact Cathy at [email protected]
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Political Book Club.
Title to be announced.
Call 928.649-0135.
March with the Coconino Democrats and candidates on the 4th of July.
Watch for our BIG BLUE WAVE float during the parade which weaves through downtown Flagstaff starting at 9:00 am
Then join the other Democrats for an ice cream social at the Historic Ice House patio after the parade.
9:00-2:00
We will be greeting and registering voters at the Flagstaff Aquaplex! Bring a hat, water and sunglasses, and a swimsuit if you want to cool off afterwards!
Happy 4th of July week! While we celebrate our country, we remain motivated to create change for the state of Arizona and better our education system. This is why on July 5th, we will be hosting a happy hour celebration in Sedona followed by a Smile’n and Dial’n phone bank. The happy hour will be at Olde Sedona Bar & Grill, from 4pm-5pm, located at 1405 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.
Immediately after, we will all be heading to the Democrats of Red Rocks office for a phone bank from 5pm-8pm. The address to the office is 1385 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.
Come hang out with David and our team, and join us in our efforts to build a better future for our students in public schools. We could really use your help, as phone banking allows us to reach out and educate a great number of people, as well as find committed voters for the Schapira campaign!
We hope to see you there, and thank you again for all of your hard work as a member of Team Schapira.
Lunch at 12:30 at Olde Sedona Restaurant.
Lecture at 3:00 at Sedona Library by political historian Jeff Biggers author of “RESISTANCE”, Reclaiming an American Tradition.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Resistance, Reclaiming an American Tradition. That’s the title of a new book written by this week’s guest. Jeff Biggers is an author, journalist, historian and playwright. During a conversation with Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, he explains that resistance is the greatest form of patriotism. To make the point, Biggers uses the words of Thomas Paine, one of our nation’s most important and least known founders, who said, “Resistance is not just a protest. It’s an act of renewal.” Biggers reasons that resistance is necessary for undoing mistakes, saying “Hopelessness adapts. Hope resists.”
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Join us to plan July strategies!
*Gather signatures on our petitions to local, state, and national leaders in Arizona.
*How can we support the
can Energy for a Healthy Arizona bill?
*We have some ideas! Come and share yours and Get Involved. Our planet depends on it!!!
New Member Gathering
Contact:
Barbara Litrell
929.649.0135
Take 89A to Uptown and turn left onto Jordan Road and then turn left onto Navahopi. Turn left onto E. Ridge and immediately right onto Ridge. House is on the right up the long driveway. Numbers are on the rock in front.
928-274-0443
[email protected]
Join Us at the home of Barbara Litrell.
Call 928.649.0135 or [email protected] to RSVP
SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale 85251
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30. DEBATE IS FROM 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Three excellent candidates will be contesting at the Democratic Primary election to run for the Office of Arizona Governor. The organizers welcome questions to be included for consideration as part of the debate or during the post debate Q&A. Please email your questions to [email protected] or [email protected]
Copy of registration required to attend the event.
DATE AND TIME
Tue, July 10, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MST
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LOCATION
Scottsdale Public Library – Civic Center Library
3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard
Auditorium
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Also, it will be live streamed via Facebook at 5:50 pm. Share with your family. Early voting begins August 1.
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Sedona XYZ is a thought leadership group for Sedona’s next generation. They are a group of entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals from generations X,Y, and Z.
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Jerome Town Council Forum
Wednesday, July 18 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Jerome Fire Station, 101 Main Street, Jerome
July 12 Philosophy and Politics –
“Abortion Ethics—Finding Agreement between Pro- choice and Pro-life”
Bertha Manninen, Associate Professor, ASU School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies,
6:00p-7:30p,
Sedona Public Library, Si Birch Community Room, 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona
Yavapai Dems General Mtg.
When:
Thursday, July 12, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where:
Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E Rosser St B, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA (map)
Description:
Yavapai County Democratic Party General Meeting pot luck meets on the Second Thursday of each month in the Meals on Wheels Room of the Adult Center. $10 donation or $5 with pot luck contribution. For details contact YCDP headquarters. Phone: 928-541-0413 | Email: [email protected].
(NOTE: Precinct committee persons can SKYPE or ZOOM into meeting in Prescott. Contact Ray Frey [email protected] to set up offsite system)
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Statewide July 21