LD2 News – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

A CALL TO ACTION

At the February 23rd Washington Elementary School District governing board meeting, the board voted unanimously to reject the renewal Agreement for Student Teacher Placement with the Arizona Christian University (ACU). The decision to reject the contract renewal was informed by the discriminatory practices of the ACU, to include a statement of faith with specific anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and a requirement to abide by such practices.

Now the WESD board is under attack for this decision, and most specifically, Tamillia Valenzuela. This is important time to come together as a team and show support.

The call to action is to attend the board meeting, speak if you can, supporting the unanimous decision made by the board.

Washington Elementary School District

Thursday, March 9th at 7:00 PM

4650 West Sweetwater, Glendale, AZ 85304

Governing Board / Governing Board Meeting Schedule (wesdschools.org)

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

How do you celebrate Women's History Month?

Share your thoughts at the next LD2 monthly meeting.

LD2'S FIRST SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

JUNE 4th - AUGUST 13th

LD2 is happy to announce its partnership with our neighboring district (LD4) to provide a summer internship program.

During this 10-week program, you will meet other Democratic-minded students and learn valuable networking, writing, fundraising, and other skills with applications far beyond politics!

You must apply by May 19^th to be considered for the program.

To find out more, contact our Internship Manager: Tyler Kowch at 602-321-7290 or NVDEMSAZ@gmail.com.

JOIN A CANVASS WITH REP. JUDY SCHWIEBERT

The incredible LD2 Field Organizer, Taylor Nelson, is returning to Iowa for a new career adventure.

Please join us to wish Taylor our gratitude and well wishes.

Here are the details:

Saturday, March 11 at 1:15PM
Vally Luna (16048 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032

Click here to RSVP.

Click here to sign up to knock on doors today!

Subscribe to her newsletter to learn more about what's happening in the AZ legislature.

The highest-priority committee hearing for the week is the House Ways and Means Committee, which will be on Wednesday at 9 AM.

Opportunity Arizona will be speaking against SCR 1035 and SB 1577, which both will lower income taxes in a way that disproportionately benefits the wealthy if the state has a budget surplus. They will also be speaking against SB 1276, which would create a separate tax loophole for corporations.

Monday Senate Elections at 2 PM (Rally at 1 PM)

Tuesday Senate Appropriations at 2 PM

Wednesday House Ways and Means at 9 AM

Wednesday House Elections at 2 PM

BECOME AN LD2 PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON

We are now able to begin PC Appointments.

Why Become a PC?

Engage your Neighbors.

Support your community.

Get Democrats elected from the bottom to the top of the ballot.

Here is some more information about the key responsibilities of a Democratic Precinct Committee Member:

Stay informed about local/national issues and candidates.
Be an advocate for voter registration and voting rights.
Build relationships with Democrats in your precinct.
Educate voters in your precinct about the Democratic Party, its nominees, and issues.
Attend legislative district monthly meetings.
Attend MCDP & ADP Meetings.

If you would like to be a PC, please make sure to attend our next meeting in February or reach out to LD2 Chair Meg Patel at ld2@maricopadems.org.

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

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 $20.23 for LD2 in 2023?

If you have any questions, please contact LD2 Treasurer Truly Bone at Treasurer@azld2dems.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 15: LD2 Monthly Meeting at 6:30 PM

LD2 will hold its monthly meeting at the PVCC Conference Center (17811 N 32nd St), located off 32nd St, just North of Grovers. You’ll see a separate parking lot from the main campus. The agenda will be sent to PCs in advance.

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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