SIGN-UP FOR OUR APRIL MEETING

Register to attend our April 20^th monthly LD2 meeting at 7pm via Zoom.

We’ll receive a legislative update from our Representative Judy Schwiebert, candidate introductions, and plan to have some special guests attend our meeting.

Register with Zoom using the button below.

HELPING OUR LD2 CANDIDATES

Now that both of our candidates will be on the ballot, our attention turns to making phone calls to our low turnout voters and explain to them why it’s so important to vote for our candidates.  We will use this time to invite them to an in-person event where they can meet our candidates.

Our LD2 Campaign Organizer, Taylor Nelson will be able to provide training if you haven’t done this before or if you want a refresher.  These phone banks will be held weekly on Wed nights from 5-7pm and Sat afternoon from 3-5pm.  For experienced phone bankers, a link will be provided.  Please contact Taylor at 515-822-4022 or tnelson@azdem.org

For a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities, visit:

EVENTS

No canvassing this weekend – Happy Passover and Happy Easter.

EARTH DAY RALLY

APRIL 23 from 3-6pm!

An Earth Day Rally will be held at the AZ State Capital (1700 W Washington St) on April 23 from 3-6pm during earth week. This is one of three National Rallies (DC, Atlanta, Phoenix) around Climate, Care, Jobs and Justice. Sierra Club, Interfaith Power & Light and a number of other groups will be in attendance.

We can’t wait any longer to tackle the climate crisis. We need a massive build-out of American-made clean energy to protect our health, create good union jobs, and lower energy bills for families. We need our leaders to invest in an equitable transition to clean energy, made right here in America, and to invest in climate, justice, and jobs to ensure thriving, sustainable communities.

Sign-up to attend: Fight For Our Future: ARIZONA Rally for Climate, Care, Justice, and Jobs · Fight For Our Future: Rally for Climate, Care, Justice, and Jobs

SIGN UP

If you have any questions, contact Hazel Chandler at hazelc@eldersclimateaction.org or 602-363-2510

WHO WANTS TO BE A PC?

LAST CALL

This is the last week for you to become an elected PC. You must submit the one-page form and drop it off to Maricopa County Elections Department (MCTEC) by 5pm on April 18^th.

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

1. PRINT the Write-In form https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/precinctcommitteemen.aspx 
2. Complete all of the information required
3. Make a copy (optional)
4. DRIVE IT to:  MCTEC, 510 South 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
5. Forms must be received by APRIL 18th at 5:00pm. This is a hard and fast date – really!

SEEKING AAPI VOLUNTEERS

The MCDP AAPI is looking for volunteers to help prepare content and/or design messages for the month of May which is the Asian Heritage month. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the Chandler Asian Festival in October. Follow the AAPI group on Twitter @MaricopaAAPI and/or email them at mcdp.aapi@gmail.com or call them at 602-767-3356

 AZ LD2 IS READY TO ACCEPT YOUR DONATION 

Have you noticed that LD2 Democrats can accept donations?

Take a look at our website and consider a recurring donation to our organization. Monies donated will be used to help with raising community awareness through the use of renting meeting space, printing advertising info, creating LD t-shirts, and more.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

April 20: LD2 Monthly Meeting, 7pm

Our monthly meeting is the third Wednesday of the month. Agenda: TBD. Be sure to update your calendar for our recurring meetings.

April 23: Earth Day Rally at the AZ Capitol, 3-6pm

See above article for more information.

April 26: AZ Talks – The Housing Affordability Crisis at Greenwood Brewing, 6pm-8pm

How are we going to fix the housing affordability crisis? In just one year, average home prices in the Phoenix metro area increased 38% between 2020 and 2021. Several experts and policymakers are confirmed speakers Tickets are $10. Sign-up at: ArizonaTalks.org/Housing

April 27: Congressional District 1 Debate at The Holland Center, 7pm-8:30pm

Foothills Democrats are hosting a Congressional District 1 Debate at the Holland Center, 34250 N 60^th St, Scottsdale. You must pre-register to attend. Visit: Foothills Democrats - Congressional District 1 Candidate Debate

May 18: LD2 Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm

The plan is to have our first on-site, hybrid meeting beginning in May. Find out more about this at our April 20^th meeting.

May 21 at noon: AZ Dem Party State Committee Meeting (hybrid mtg: zoom and on-site)

This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner. Designated locations for the on-site mtg and also via zoom. Day of Action will occur in the morning. To help with the Day of Action canvass, sign-up at: AZ Democrats' Day of Action · Project 15/30 (mobilize.us) All State Committee members please attend or submit your proxy. More information forthcoming.

June 25: MCDP Summer Convention at Central HS

On-site meeting. More information forthcoming.

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.

LD2 MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20^th 7:00pm

More details to be announced.

Please keep an eye out for this newsletter and check out the LD2 WEBSITE for rapidly updating info!

Register to attend: