Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
John Lutes
Please join us for the 2020 Kickoff Party and Fundraiser
RSVP
Sunday February 23
Yavapai County Board of Supervisors
2-4pm
St Michael’s Hotel •Marina Ballroom
205 W. Gurley Street, Prescott
What is the Board of Supervisors?
The board is similar to a city or town council, with a jurisdiction including the entire county and all unincorporated areas.
County government in Arizona is an arm of the state government.
Its authority is provided by both the state constitution and the state legislature.
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Supervisors are elected from the five county districts to four-year terms, and provide oversight of the County Administrator and the various county departments.
The Supervisors have the final say over county departmental budgets, set the property-tax rate and calculate all other county tax rates. The board also gives final approval for all zoning and use permits in the county’s unincorporated areas.
John Lutes is running for the District One seat, covering from Prescott to the county’s western and southern borders and including Bagdad, Yarnell, Congress and parts of Wickenburg and Peoria.
CORNVILLE –
A public meeting is set to take place Tuesday, Feb. 25
on the site of a proposed large planned area development.
Eric Borowsky of Scottsdale will host a 1 p.m. public input meeting at his Spring Creek Ranch property,
The location is off State Route 89A between Page Springs Road and Oak Creek Valley Road.
**NEW DATE
Let’s Talk Politics,
8:30a-10:00am
Creative Life Center – Art Cabin
on 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
February 29: Political Book Club –
“Winners Take All” by Anand Giridharadas
1:00p-3:00pm at a member’s home.
Call for info 649-0135 or [email protected]
March 28: Political Book Club –
“How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Zimblatt
1:00p-3:00pm at a member’s home.
Call for info 649-0135 or [email protected]
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
March 6
Last Day to Request Early Ballot by Mail
Important Dates to Remember
Secretary of States Office
Email:
Election & Voter Information
Phone:
Toll-free in Arizona: 1-877-THE VOTE
OR:
Request an Early Ballot by Mail – Deadline March 6th
Going to be away for the March 17th election?
Request an Absentee Ballot
Remember Absentee Ballots must be received by March 17th.
Meeting:
Sedona City Council monthly meeting
4:30
Email your Sedona City Council
Ask them to commit to reducing greenhouse emissions and track progress publicly with other cities around the world by joining the Global Covenant of Mayors!!
Check out the website for email addresses.
sedonaaz.gov
Monthly September through May series ,
“Preserving the Wonder”
will be held on the second Wednesday of each month
September through May.
Link: https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/about-ksb-2/
Events: https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/news-events/
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
March 13
Last Day to Vote Early in Person
Important Dates to Remember
Secretary of States Office
Email:
Election & Voter Information
Phone:
Elections Services: 602-542-8683
Toll-free in Arizona: 1-877-THE VOTE
OR:
Request an Early Ballot by Mail – Deadline March 6th
Going to be away for the March 17th election?
Request an Absentee Ballot
Remember Absentee Ballots must be received by March 17th.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of this parade!!!
The parade is on Saturday, March 14th at 10:30am on Jordan Rd. (as usual).
We will also be celebrating the longevity of this tradition after the parade ends in Posse Grounds Park at 2pm with a festive Irish concert at the Pavilion.
Please see the attached forms with information about the parade float entry as well as the sponsorship opportunities available. Registration will be done online this year through our website using Sportsites. The link below (as well as on the attached form) is to the St. Patrick’s Parade event page on the City’s website where you will see the links for Sportsites to get your group signed up or to sponsor this amazing event. It will prompt you to create an account, which is quick and easy. Don’t forget to register prior to the February 24th entry deadline and the number of entries are limited so get registered today!
To sponsor or register an entry: http://www.sedonaaz.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7740/359
Canceled!!!!
Join Us!!!
http://bit.ly/VerdeValleyDemocrats
After signing up, registrants will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the Zoom meeting.
July speaker will be Coral Evans!!!
Coral Evans and Local Government
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 5:00-6:00, Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats will present its fourth Zoom presentation. Coral Evans, Mayor of Flagstaff, asmall business owner and a former teacher, will address the significance of local government to the individual, being a mayor during COVID-19, rapiddecision making, and enforcing regulations. Because she is running for Arizona State House in the August 4 primary election, Coral will talk aboutimportant issues that need to be addressed in the state. Time will be provided for questions. Please join us.Join your Yavapai Democrats – Cottonwood to connect with neighbors in the Verde Valley and help build our local democratic community.
Each month’s meeting program will highlight different guest speaker, the latest election news, important ballot and other political initiatives, and fun and easy opportunities to get involved as a volunteer.
To join the meeting on Zoom, please register in advance at: http://bit.ly/VerdeValleyDemocrats.
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CANCELED!!!
Yavapai County Planning and Zoning has scheduled a hearing on the Amended Proposal for Thursday March 19 at 9:00 AM at 10 S 6th Street in Cottonwood.
Open the link below for information regarding the Spring Creek Zoning Request.
Please write a letter to voice your concern to all the supervisors and attend the planned meeting.
https://keepsedonabeautiful.org/spring-creek-ranch-rezoning-request-resubmitted/
DORR Breakfast
Join 10 minutes early if you’d like to chat with other attendees!
DEMOCRATS TO DISCUSS “Campaign Updates from the Candidates”
AT DORR BREAKFAST at HOME, September 17, 10:00 am
The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) Breakfast at Home will host “Campaign Updates from the Candidates” on Thursday, September 17th at 10:00 am on zoom. The zoom link is available on the DORR website https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/index.html.
Guest speakers will report on national, state, and county campaigns and election issues. Tom O’Halleran, incumbent and Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives, will address the national elections and provide updates from the nation’s capital. Matt Ryan, incumbent and candidate for Coconino County District 3 Supervisor, and Donna Michaels, candidate for Yavapai County District 3 Supervisor, will share information on local issues across both Coconino and Yavapai Counties. David Lujan, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Policy, attorney and former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, will speak on Arizona Proposition 208, the Tax on Incomes Exceeding $250,000 for Teacher Salaries and Schools Initiative. The Proposition is on the November ballot.
DORR is an all-volunteer Democratic Club for Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, the Verde Valley, and surrounding communities, that welcomes all independent-minded community members. To help members keep informed about important issues during these challenging times, we are running monthly breakfast meetings by ZOOM. The DORR office is located at 105 Roadrunner Drive in Sedona. For more information please call 928-212-1357 or visit https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/index.html.
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DORR is an all-volunteer Democratic Club for Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, the Verde Valley, and surrounding communities that welcomes all independent-minded citizens. The DORR office at 105 Roadrunner Drive in West Sedona is open weekdays from 11AM-2PM. Information is available on how to register to vote and on candidates running for office. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please visit: http://democratsoftheredrocks.org
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Canvass from your Couch Training
Thursday, March 19
7- 8pm
https://zoom.us/j/111843824
NOTE: To canvass from your couch you will need all of the following:
1. your own phone (landline or mobile)
2. a desktop, laptop, or tablet;
3. a reliable internet connection; and
4. your own ActionID account, so you can log onto VAN and access the Open VPB
If you don’t already have an ActionID, please set one up before the webinar: Create my Action ID now
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Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
In light of the current COVID-19 medical guidelines and public health precautions, we’re pivoting to virtual/remote outreach campaign activities.
We have a new opportunity to help Colonel (Ret.) Felicia French and Coral Evans win their races in one of Arizona’s most critical legislative districts in 2020—it’s our new “Canvass from your Couch” event on Sat/Sun Mar 21 – 22 (which will be a virtual, remote event)!
Below are the details on the advance training for first timers and/or anyone who needs a refresher and wants to be well prepared for making calls over the weekend.
Thu, March 19
NOTE: To canvass from your couch you will need all of the following:
- your own phone (landline or mobile);
- a desktop, laptop, or tablet;
- a reliable internet connection; and
- your own ActionID account, so you can log onto VAN and access the Open VPB
If you don’t already have an ActionID, please set one up before the webinar: Create my Action ID now.
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In light of the current COVID-19 medical guidelines and public health precautions, we’re pivoting to virtual/remote outreach campaign activities.
We have a new opportunity to help Colonel (Ret.) Felicia French and Coral Evans win their races in one of Arizona’s most critical legislative districts in 2020—it’s our new “Canvass from your Couch” event on Sat/Sun Mar 21 – 22 (which will be a virtual, remote event)!
Below are the details on the advance training for first timers and/or anyone who needs a refresher and wants to be well prepared for making calls over the weekend.
Thu, March 19
NOTE: To canvass from your couch you will need all of the following:
- your own phone (landline or mobile);
- a desktop, laptop, or tablet;
- a reliable internet connection; and
- your own ActionID account, so you can log onto VAN and access the Open VPB
If you don’t already have an ActionID, please set one up before the webinar: Create my Action ID now.
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**NEW DATE
Let’s Talk Politics,
8:30a-10:00am
Creative Life Center – Art Cabin
on 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
February 29: Political Book Club –
“Winners Take All” by Anand Giridharadas
1:00p-3:00pm at a member’s home.
Call for info 649-0135 or [email protected]
March 28: Political Book Club –
“How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Zimblatt
1:00p-3:00pm at a member’s home.
Call for info 649-0135 or [email protected]
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
DORR Breakfast
Join 10 minutes early if you’d like to chat with other attendees!
DEMOCRATS TO DISCUSS “Campaign Updates from the Candidates”
AT DORR BREAKFAST at HOME, September 17, 10:00 am
The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) Breakfast at Home will host “Campaign Updates from the Candidates” on Thursday, September 17th at 10:00 am on zoom. The zoom link is available on the DORR website https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/index.html.
Guest speakers will report on national, state, and county campaigns and election issues. Tom O’Halleran, incumbent and Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives, will address the national elections and provide updates from the nation’s capital. Matt Ryan, incumbent and candidate for Coconino County District 3 Supervisor, and Donna Michaels, candidate for Yavapai County District 3 Supervisor, will share information on local issues across both Coconino and Yavapai Counties. David Lujan, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Policy, attorney and former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, will speak on Arizona Proposition 208, the Tax on Incomes Exceeding $250,000 for Teacher Salaries and Schools Initiative. The Proposition is on the November ballot.
DORR is an all-volunteer Democratic Club for Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, the Verde Valley, and surrounding communities, that welcomes all independent-minded community members. To help members keep informed about important issues during these challenging times, we are running monthly breakfast meetings by ZOOM. The DORR office is located at 105 Roadrunner Drive in Sedona. For more information please call 928-212-1357 or visit https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/index.html.
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DORR is an all-volunteer Democratic Club for Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, the Verde Valley, and surrounding communities that welcomes all independent-minded citizens. The DORR office at 105 Roadrunner Drive in West Sedona is open weekdays from 11AM-2PM. Information is available on how to register to vote and on candidates running for office. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please visit: http://democratsoftheredrocks.org
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Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
DIGITAL Earth Day!
At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we encourage people to rise up but to do so safely and responsibly—in many cases, that means using our voices to drive action online rather than in person.
With this in mind, Earth Day Network is postponing its live 50th anniversary Earth Day event. Instead, April 22 will mark the first Digital Earth Day, a global digital mobilization to address the most urgent threats to people and planet.
Digital Earth Day will use some of the world’s most innovative digital media platforms to mobilize millions in a collective call for climate action. The coordination will deliver an Earth Day unlike any other in history.
In the face of a challenge that unites us all, whether it be coronavirus or our global climate crisis, we cannot shut down. Instead, we must shift our energies and efforts to new ways to mobilize the world to action.
The first Earth Day was the biggest civic engagement demonstration the world had seen. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will take mobilization to the next level. We’ll be in touch with ways you can participate in the coming days.
Together,
Kathleen Rogers
President, Earth Day Network
Earth Day Event
Dr. Stefan Sommer will speak
“Democratic Perspectives” broadcast KAZM 780 am radio
8:15 – 9:00am
Climate Change: 2020 Vision of the Future
For more Earth Day information:
https://www.earthday.org/take-action-now/#earthrise
http://www.sustainabilitycertifications.org/ee.php
https://www.earthday.org/actions/register-your-earth-day-event/
Join Us!!!
http://bit.ly/VerdeValleyDemocrats
After signing up, registrants will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the Zoom meeting.
July speaker will be Coral Evans!!!
Coral Evans and Local Government
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 5:00-6:00, Verde Valley Yavapai Democrats will present its fourth Zoom presentation. Coral Evans, Mayor of Flagstaff, asmall business owner and a former teacher, will address the significance of local government to the individual, being a mayor during COVID-19, rapiddecision making, and enforcing regulations. Because she is running for Arizona State House in the August 4 primary election, Coral will talk aboutimportant issues that need to be addressed in the state. Time will be provided for questions. Please join us.Join your Yavapai Democrats – Cottonwood to connect with neighbors in the Verde Valley and help build our local democratic community.
Each month’s meeting program will highlight different guest speaker, the latest election news, important ballot and other political initiatives, and fun and easy opportunities to get involved as a volunteer.
To join the meeting on Zoom, please register in advance at: http://bit.ly/VerdeValleyDemocrats.
EARTH DAY!!!
On April 22nd,
We mobilize—
DIGITALLY
At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we encourage people to rise up but to do so safely and responsibly—in many cases, that means using our voices to drive action online rather than in person.
With this in mind, Earth Day Network is postponing its live 50th anniversary Earth Day event. Instead, April 22 will mark the first Digital Earth Day, a global digital mobilization to address the most urgent threats to people and planet.
Digital Earth Day will use some of the world’s most innovative digital media platforms to mobilize millions in a collective call for climate action. The coordination will deliver an Earth Day unlike any other in history.
In the face of a challenge that unites us all, whether it be coronavirus or our global climate crisis, we cannot shut down. Instead, we must shift our energies and efforts to new ways to mobilize the world to action.
The first Earth Day was the biggest civic engagement demonstration the world had seen. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will take mobilization to the next level. We’ll be in touch with ways you can participate in the coming days.
Together,
Kathleen Rogers
President, Earth Day Network
This Event is CANCELED!
Let’s all Drum for Peace
In our own surroundings!!!
DRUM FOR PEACE
(Healing and Reconciliation)
Peace in our own hearts,
for Planet Earth
for ALL Beings
At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we encourage people to rise up but to do so safely and responsibly—in many cases, that means using our voices to drive action online rather than in person.
With this in mind, Earth Day Network is postponing its live 50th anniversary Earth Day event. Instead, April 22 will mark the first Digital Earth Day, a global digital mobilization to address the most urgent threats to people and planet.
Digital Earth Day will use some of the world’s most innovative digital media platforms to mobilize millions in a collective call for climate action. The coordination will deliver an Earth Day unlike any other in history.
In the face of a challenge that unites us all, whether it be coronavirus or our global climate crisis, we cannot shut down. Instead, we must shift our energies and efforts to new ways to mobilize the world to action.
The first Earth Day was the biggest civic engagement demonstration the world had seen. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will take mobilization to the next level. We’ll be in touch with ways you can participate in the coming days.
Together,
Kathleen Rogers
President, Earth Day Network
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve
Theme of the Week:
Coronavirus
Post a sign on Social Media:
“Black Lives Matter”
“Tourists Wear a Mask!”
“Help Those in Need”
“Stop Food Insecurity”
“Social Distance”
“Stay Six Feet Apart”
“Healthy Dems Unite”
Fridays For Future
We will no longer meet on the corner near the high school on Friday mornings. Instead, following the lead of Greta Thunberg and Fridays For Future International, we will take photos of ourselves holding our climate signs each Friday and post them across our social networks, using the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline. Here’s my pic from last Friday. Please post yours.
Thanks for your help, and please take good care of yourself.
Steve