THIS WEEK'S MEETING AGENDA UPDATE

Dear LD2 North Phoenix and Friends,

I hope you're well and finding cool shade from this summer heat. I want to share some reflections from the first half of 2023 and provide an important update about this week's meeting.

Here are the five meaningful insights I've gained from the PC one-on-ones:

1. During my interactions with each of you, I have witnessed the incredible power of your 'why' behind your commitment to political activism. The stories you've shared have moved me to tears, revealing how your individual efforts not only impact the present generation but also leave a lasting imprint for the generations to come.
2. To the PCs among us, your activism stories are a true inspiration. I encourage you to embrace any opportunity that comes your way to share these experiences with others, as they will ignite passion and create meaningful change.
3. One consistent theme from our conversations is the significance of local politics. We all deeply care about our neighbors, and every dialogue has revolved around finding ways to support and uplift others rather than focusing solely on ourselves.
4. We're ahead. Let's stay ahead. With less than 16 months remaining until the election, we know who is running for State Senate in LD2, our very own Rep. Judy Schwiebert. There is a sigh of relief, but this also means we must win the State House seat.
5. And finally, to me, there's nothing more important than trust. With that, and in full transparency, this role has undoubtedly been the most challenging I have ever undertaken. I am grateful for the opportunity to build a relationship with each of you. Together, I am confident that we will celebrate next November.

With this in mind, there is an important update about this week's meeting:

• Firstly, Secretary Fontes will be traveling for elections training in Tucson on Wednesday. As they prefer an in-person appearance over Zoom, we will confirm the details of their participation shortly.

• Secondly, I am pleased to announce that AZ Corporate Commission candidate Derek Farado will join our meeting, providing us with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with him.

• Lastly, we will host an open discussion about the single and double-shot strategies. To facilitate this, we'll share relevant information and data, and we'll have the ADLCC representative present to address any questions that arise.

Related to the open discussion: As your Chair, and in full transparency, I don't know if I'm aware of the PC point-of-view (POV) on this important matter. While my perspective will be shaped by Rep. Schwiebert and Mary Fortney, I believe it's crucial for your voices to be heard and your perspectives to be shared openly.

Our success in next year's election hinges on our collective actions and good decisions. I eagerly anticipate the insightful discussion we'll have during the meeting.

Sincerely,

Meg

Meg Patel, Ed.D.

Chair, LD2 North Phoenix DEMs

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Join LD2 North Phoenix and Friends this summer for a fun event on Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 PM.

This will be a great opportunity to rally before we head into the Fall. We can cheer on our local team, and support our shared cause.

Please forward the ticket link to your friends and family!

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NORTH PHOENIX VOTER REGISTRATION CANVASS WITH REP. SCHWIEBERT



Join Rep Schwiebert and Save Our Schools Arizona to register voters and sign voters up to get their ballot in the mail. We will launch from Judy's house. Training will be provided and we will pair people up. Lists will be short due to the hot weather. Join us afterward for some cool refreshments at Judy's. 

Sign Up Here

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

We will be collecting school supplies to help Ironwood School in the Washington District. Please bring supplies to the July LD 2 meeting. If you want to make other arrangements to donate please email maryfortney7780@gmail.com. Items most needed are: Pencils, wipes, ziplock bags both quart and gallon sizes, markers, Kleenex, colored pencils, and Sharpie pens. 

Save this link to Rep. Schwiebert's Link Tree, which includes links to the following:

• Online Candidate Petition
• Zoom Town Hall Registration
• Twitter
• Donate to the Campaign
• Campaign Website

SUMMER INTERNSHIP - DONATE TODAY!

Donations to support the Fellows, food, books, and their efforts are encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Interested in volunteering or supporting the program? Contact Janet Johnson at interns@azld2dems.org.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

THE HUALAPAI PEOPLE ARE UNDER THREAT

A Message from Chris Gehlker, Vice Chair of DEMs Give Back:

The Hualapai people’s religion and culture are under threat from lithium mining.

You'll be able to read about it here. This article refers to the mining company as “Hawkstone” and they are currently doing

business as “Arizona Lithium Limited”. Same folks.

Meanwhile, there are no public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations on the Hualapai reservation, and some EVs can’t make it from Flagstaff to Palm Springs and back on a charge.

It’s yet another case where Indigenous People bear a disproportionate share of the costs of a

new technology but receive little benefit.

Take Action: You'll be able to comment on this situation at an online meeting. Please register here.

We are having a pre-meeting to discuss strategy with Kevin Davidson from Hualapai on July 18th at 5:45.

Topic: Hualapai EV Charging Comments

Time: Jul 18, 2023, 05:45 PM Arizona

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Thank you,

Chris Gehlker, Vice Chair of DEMs Give Back

ATTEND THE LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP

The AZ Legislature refuses to adjourn, but CEBV is going to wrap them up anyway! They will cover 6 months in 60 minutes. Join us on July 24th at 6:00 PM to make sense of it all.

RSVP HERE

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