Legislative District 8

Arizona Legislative District 8 includes all of Fountain Hills and Rio Verde and most of Scottsdale. (map)

Welcome to LD 8 Democrats

Welcome to District 8 Democrats. We are happy that so many Democrats in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde are taking a look at our website and would like to invite you to get involved with our organization.  There are many opportunities that D8 provides to its volunteers including social events, grass roots activism, community programs and candidate support.

We are a very active and vibrant group and always welcome new members with open arms.  Please let us know who you are and what we can do to help you engage in the political process.

Upcoming LD 8 Event Highlights

The best way to stay informed is to D8Emailcox [dot] net (email us and request to receive our weekly calendar) via email. We send it out every Sunday so that you know what's coming up each week for Democrats in the Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde areas.

D8 Weekly Calendar For The Week Of February 20, 2012

D8dems.org 

 To contribute to District 8, please click here.  We thank you for your continued support.  

Democratic Events:  (see details below)

1.    Feb.   22:       Maricopa County Democratic Party comes to Fountain Hills  

2.    Feb.   23:       Advocacy Network With Special Guest, Sen. Bernie Sanders

3.    Feb.   25-26:  Phone Bank in Fountain Hills

5.    Feb.   28:       Blue Tuesday Forum 

6.    Mar.   6:         D8 to D23 reorganizing meeting and election of officers

7.    Mar.   15:       Luncheon to support Planned Parenthood   ____________________________________

Have a question about District 8 Democrats?   Please contact Chairwoman, Carol Comito, via email:  ccbpwaol [dot] com (ccbpwaol [dot] com)  

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D8(23)  Is On The Move, Thanks to Dedicated Volunteers!

Special recognition and thanks to all of our volunteers who are out in our community almost every day.  Our Voter Registration Team (74 strong) had 8 registration events this past week!   Thank you Joan & Richard.  We also had 35 volunteers phoning and canvassing in Fountain Hills over the weekend to Get Out The Vote for Mary Nickum.  Thank you to Jon, our new organizer, for putting together such an outstanding event!  Our PCs are meeting their neighbors, finding that people are tired of what is happening at our state house.  While the GOP legislature is busy trying to pass laws to allow guns on campus, do away with Clean Elections and continue their war on women, we know that voters across our district feel they are grandstanding and abusing their power.  We know that overspending on private prisons and defending unconstitutional legislation won't create jobs.  We know that Arizonans deserve leaders who will make common sense investments in our future and not waste taxpayer's money on their extreme agenda.  

News and Announcements:

Call To Action:  

*  Help us contact voters in Ft. Hills this weekend (see below) 

*  Call AZ Legislators (all contact info here) to tell them how you feel about guns on campus, attacks on unions, bible study in public schools, creating jobs in AZ, etc.   

*  Write letters to the editor.  Contact Jerry Gettinger at jgettti6q [dot] com (jgettti6q [dot] com) if you need help.  

*  Forward this Calendar to your friends.    

*  Help Register Voters!  Please contact Joan Jaynes at:  azjaynesjuno [dot] com (azjaynesjuno [dot] com)  and put "D8 Voter Registration" in the subject line.      

In The News: 

Claims Against Pinal Sheriff Elicit Mixed Reactions

98% of Obama's January Fundraising were $250 or less

Rick Santorum:  The 'Blue-Collar' One-Percenter

Why Guns on Campus Would Lead to More Danger  

The AZ Independent Redistricting Commission has sent their final maps to the DOJ for approval.  Please take a look at the following maps (you may zoom in on all)  

Congressional Districts (We will now be in CD6)

Legislative Districts (LD8 becomes LD23 and increases in size) 

Precinct Map:  Unfortunately, this map does not contain the new LD lines, but you can see that many precincts are being consolidated.  Even though LD8 will expand in land-mass, we go from 77 precincts to 57 precincts.  In case you're interested, HERE is the current LD8 Precinct Map.  

Stay Informed

President Obama's record on jobs and the Economy

Over 400 Achievements (thus far) during President Obama's First Term

AZ Democratic Party press releases,  click here.   

D8 is on  facebook   Please "Like" us.  We've posted many photos there.  Check them out!   

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Democratic Events (details)

1.   3.  Wed. Feb. 22:  Maricopa County Democratic Party in Fountain Hills 5:30-7:00pm.  Join Councilwoman Ginny Dickey and other VIPs for a special reception to support the vital grassroots outreach and critical voter engagement work of the County Party.  At Fountainside Arts, 12625 N Saguaro Blvd. Suite 115.  $25 per person, $40 per couple.  Take in the artwork, meet other Democratic Supporters and enjoy the ambiance of this lovely gallery.  Please RSVP HERE 

2.  Sat. & Sun. Feb. 25 & 26:  Phone Bank in Fountain Hills  We will be contacting voters about the Fountain Hill Town Council Election.  The shifts are as follows:  Saturday: 10am-1pm.  Sunday: 11am-2pm.  If you can lend a hand, please reply to this email with the following information:  Name, phone #, zip code and day you plan to join us.  Fountain Hills Democrats:  THIS is important.    

3.  Thur.  Feb. 23:  Arizona Advocacy Network with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) 5:30pm at the Renaissance Phoenix (formally the Wyndham)  Special MC:  John Nichols from The Nation and MSNBC commentator.   For information, please click HERE  

5.   Tue.  Feb. 28:  Blue Tuesday Forum  11:30-1:30 Starfire Golf Club 11500 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale.  The guest will be the Honorable Chad Campbell, AZ House of Representatives Minority Whip speaking about 2012 redistricting.  $19 - cash only.  RSVP to bluetuesdayazgmail [dot] com (bluetuesdayazgmail [dot] com) or to Saralee:  480-946-0557  

6.  Tue.  March 6:  D8 to D23 Reorganizing Meeting  6:00 meet and greet, 6:30 start time.  We will be electing officers at this meeting and then officially become District 23. 

7.   Thur.  March 15:  Planned Parenthood Luncheon 12 noon - 1:30.  Cecile Richards, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood will join Arizona Advocates for women's health.  If you are interested in sitting with others from our district, please reply to this email ASAP.  See details HERE.   

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Candidate Events

Candidates or Campaign Staff:  Please contact me before noon on Sundays if you wish to post your events.  Please put "Candidate Event for Calendar" in the subject line.  

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Useful Links:

Voter Information: 

Register to Vote

Secretary of State

Maricopa County Recorder

Letters to the Editor and other Media

Arizona Republic

AZCentral.com

East Valley Tribune.com

Fountain Hills Times

KPHO Channel 5

FOX 10 

 

ABC 15

 

12 News

 

KPHX 1480AM

 

Scottsdale Airpark News

 

Jewish News of Greater Phoenix

 

City Suntimes

 

Democratic Party and Club Websites:

 

District 8 Democrats

 

District 8 Facebook Page

Maricopa County Democratic Party

Arizona Democratic Party

Foothills Democrats

 

AZ Political Blogs:

 

State of the Forty-Eighth  

 

The Arizona Eagletarian   

 

Democratic Diva

 

Phoenix New Times Blogs   

 

Random Musings  

Dry Heat Democrat

Rum Romanism and Rebellion

 

Contact The Governor & Your D8 Representatives: 

(email) 

Governor Jan Brewer

 

mreaganazleg [dot] gov (AZ LD8 Senator Michele Reagan)

 

jkavanaghazleg [dot] gov (AZ LD8 Representative Kavanagh)

 

mugentiazleg [dot] gov (AZ LD8 Representative Michelle Ugenti)

 

(webforms)

US Congressman David Schweikert  (202) 225-2190

US Senator John McCain  (202) 224-2235

US Senator John Kyl  (202) 224-4521

Issues:

The American Jobs Act   

Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Immigration 

Healthcare   

Education 

Redistricting 

Candidates:

U.S. Senate:

Don Bivens

Richard CarmonaArizona Corporation Commission: (may vote for 3) 

Sandra Kennedy (incumbent)

Paul Newman (incumbent) 

Marcia Busching 

Maricopa County Sheriff:

Paul Penzone

U.S. House of Representatives:

CD 1:  

Ann Kirkpatrick

CD 9: 

Andrei Cherny

David Schapira 

Kyrsten Sinema

Fountain Hills Town Council:

Mary Nickum

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Please bring your gently-used clothing to any of our events to help support the increasing number of Homeless Individuals in the Valley.  We will gladly take them to the Human Services Campus, a collaboration of groups working together to end homelessness.  There is a particular need for business clothes for job interviews as well as blankets and sleeping bags during the colder months.  To learn more go here:  http://www.change.org/hscaz

Our mission in LD8 is simple:  Elect qualified Democrats to every available office in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde.  To achieve this goal, we will continue to build a strong organization that will keep its members informed, engaged and above all, valued for their contributions.  As activists, we will continue to register new voters and assist all Democrats in the voting process.

LD 8 Vision

Our vision in LD8 is to reach out to our larger community of voters in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde through intelligent and constructive dialogue.  We look forward to the day when every constituent is able to clearly hear the positive message of the Democratic Party.

Democratic Clubs in LD 8

Foothills Democrats

Foothills Democrats is an organization of active and dedicated Democrats primarily in the Carefree, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and North Phoenix areas.

Visit the Foothills Democrats website

PO Box 5913

Carefree, Arizona 85377

(602) 234-6590

infofoothillsdemocrats [dot] org

 

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Blue Tuesday Forum

The purpose of the Blue Tuesday Forum is to share ideas and knowledge and to offer opportunities to become involved with current issues and campaigns.   Monthly luncheons are held in Scottsdale, featuring engaging speakers and lively discussions.  For more information please contact Marty Lage at 480-206-7436.  

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Arizona District 8 Democratic Committee
P.O. BOX 4685
Scottsdale, AZ 85261