SUBS, STREETS, & SIGNS - OH MY!

Come join us on Oct 8th from 4-7pm at Moon Valley Park (502 W Coral Gables Dr) for LD2’s Subs, Streets, and Signs event. Rather than have our candidate yard signs collect dust at the LD2 sign depots, we’ve got a fun activity planned for all of the remaining yard signs. Help us “plant” all of these yard signs in high traffic areas on the LD2 roadways so that we can “sprout” votes for our Democratic candidates.

We will meet at Moon Valley Park where we will nourish you with subs, provide you with instructions and guidance, and a list of where to place the signs before setting off in pairs. Some tips: wear reflective / bright clothing, bring a mallet and screwdriver or a drill (we live in Phoenix – the ground is pretty hard) to facilitate getting the signs installed. Take pictures. Have fun.

Questions? Send them to: chair@azld2dems.org

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ld2democrats/event/520339/

Let’s get our Democratic candidates elected!

SINGLE SHOT POSTCARDS THANKS!

Thanks to all of our Single Shot Postcard helpers. We had volunteers from all over the valley helping us with this important work. I certainly can’t list everyone, but I do want to call out some special volunteers who helped us with stamps, labels, along with handwritten notes on 1000 or more postcards. These rockstars include: Donna, Mira, the Patel family, & Kim.

LD2 SIGN DEPOTS

LAST CALL! 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

Get ready to gear up for Get Out The Vote (GOTV) by brushing up on your canvassing skills. Each of the LD2 Organizers are 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.

Special highlight of upcoming events:

10/01 – Canvass with Jevin Hodge & our AZ List candidates during AZ List’s weekend of action event. Meet at Buffalo Ridge Park 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/

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. All LD2 PCs received a separate email regarding this important “lit drop” work.

Pick up the LD2 Voter Guides at the Oct 1st Canvass at Buffalo Ridge Park from 8:30am-10am.

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

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!

CAMPAIGN EVENT FOR ALEXANDRA

Please join Grady Gammage and Alexandra Arboleda on Tuesday, October 4th at 5:00pm to learn more about the Water Conservation District Board race and Colorado River issues.

RSVP to info@alexandra4az.com

DONATE HERE

With the extensive experience and bold leadership necessary to develop sustainable solutions, we hope you will learn more about Ms. Arboleda and re-elect her for a second term on the CAWCD Board.

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.

NEW LD2 BUSINESS CARDS & NAME BADGES

We’ve received inquiries from some of our active volunteers who are not PCs but want to take advantage of this opportunity. By all means, please feel free to purchase these items and wear/use them proudly!

We validate the information before sending them to the printer. You can order LD2 business cards at $30/box of 100 cards & name badges at $15/badge.

Please use this link to submit and pay for your order: http://azld2dems.org/order/ The turnaround is pretty quick.

If you have any issues with ordering them, please contact Whit at whit@azld2dems.org

YOUNG ORGANIZERS PROGRAM

MCDP has setup an organizing training program for young volunteers, “MCDP Young Organizers Change Makers 2022”. No prior campaign experience required. Please forward the link to any high school or college aged student you know who may be interested in growing their skills related to canvassing, phone banking, and field organizing. This program will focus on improving people’s communication with voters to ensure those voters vote up and down the ballot. The application can be found at this link here: maricopadems.vote/students

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Questions? Contact careers@maricopadems.org

DONATE TO LD2 AND 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Oct 4: Stop Dark Money/Prop 211 Debate, Live Webcast, 10AM

Among the questions that will be put to Arizona voters this November is one asked by Proposition 211: should the original source of campaign contributions be disclosed? To elucidate the matter and present the strongest positions for their opposing opinions, Terry Goddard and Jon Riches will join the Institute for a moderated, live, online debate.

RSVP

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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 5: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting Spotlight: AZ & Women’s Equality Virtual Meeting, on Zoom, 6:30PM

Our current elected officials have been systematically attacking women's rights both nationwide and in Arizona. Learn about honest solutions that can be implemented, proposed by the people who actually can make it happen. Moderated by Melinda Iyer. With guests Julie Gunnigle & Christine Marsh. RSVP: Meeting Registration - Zoom

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Oct 8: Subs, Streets, & Signs LD2 Event, Moon Valley Park, 4-7PM

Help us “plant” all of the yard signs we have remaining in our LD2 Depots in high traffic areas on the LD2 roadways. We will nourish you with Subs before setting off in pairs to install our collection of yard signs.

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ld2democrats/event/520339/

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Oct 10: Foothills Democrats Mtg with Chad Campbell, Modern Margarita at High St., 4-6PM

Listen to Chad Campbell share his insights into the upcoming election using the most recent polling information. Chad is co-founder of Lumen Strategies and is a former member of the AZ Legislature. RSVP to Elaine McGuire by text at 480-250-0646 or email mcguireelaine@hotmail.com

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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 19: LD2 Monthly Meeting at Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center, 6:30PM

LD2 will hold their monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St) on September 21st at 6:30pm. Speakers are yet to be determined. Who do you want to hear from? The PVCC Conf Center is located off 32nd St, just South of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. Agenda will be sent to PCs in advance of the meeting. Reminder: LD 2 has resumed our monthly food drive to be donated to a local Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable donated items. We will also be collecting non-perishable pet food.

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 32^nd 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 15^th Ave; Phoenix – Typically the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Governing Board / Governing Board (dvusd.org)

Glendale Union High School District – 7650 N 43^rd 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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