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Democrats of Greater Tucson hosts a weekly luncheon where we invite candidates and other speakers relevant to our interests to speak and answer questions from our members. With the speakers' permission, we may record the presentation and upload it to this feed.

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Democrats of Greater Tucson hosts a weekly luncheon where we invite candidates and other speakers relevant to our interests to speak and answer questions from our members. With the speakers' permission, we may record the presentation and upload it to this feed.

    Reproductive Freedom and Roe v. Wade: Larry Bodine on John C. Scott 5-7-22

    Reproductive Freedom and Roe v. Wade: Larry Bodine on John C. Scott 5-7-22

    Check out the attached liberal audio about taking away reproductive rights, candidates for AZ governor and upcoming events at Democrats of Greater Tucson.

    • 16 min
    Key Points of the Democratic Convention with DGT President Larry Bodine

    Key Points of the Democratic Convention with DGT President Larry Bodine

    John C. Scott hosted Larry Bodine -- President of the Democrats of Greater Tucson, writer for the Blog for Arizona and Democratic National Delegate -- to discuss the successful Democratic Convention. Scott hosts the Political Forum on Saturdays on KVOA 1030AM.

    • 16 min
    Sharon Bronson - Pima County Supervisor, District 3

    Sharon Bronson - Pima County Supervisor, District 3

    After 23 years in office, Democrat Sharon Bronson is running for re-election as a Pima Supervisor with a record of supporting education, refusing the anti-immigrant Stonegarden grant, and fighting climate change.

    In office since 1996, Sharon has also worked to implement economic development strategies that provide high-wage job growth, reduce economic disparity, and improve regional livability. She is also a strong proponent for criminal justice reform that provides equal protection under the law for all people. 

    She also serves on the Chairman’s Circle for Sun Corridor Inc., is a board member of Visit Tucson, and serves as the Pima County representative to the Arizona Border Counties’ Coalition.

    Find out more about Sharon at https://www.sharonbronson.com/

    • 35 min
    Bill Mundell - Candidate for AZ Corporation Commission

    Bill Mundell - Candidate for AZ Corporation Commission

    A Democratic Candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission, Bill discussed:

    • Dark money corrupting Arizona elections.
    • Water sustainability as power plants that suck up available water.
    • The unjustified rate increases by monopoly utilities.
    • Corporations having a duty to treat employees with respect and dignity.
    • Public schools, and how a utility opposed increasing funding for teachers.
    • Climate change.

    When he chaired the Commission, Arizona became one of the first states to require utilities to generate a percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources. Those early decisions laid the groundwork for the statewide Renewable Energy Standard Tariff (REST), of which bill was the principle authored.

    • 50 min
    Rex Scott - Candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 1

    Rex Scott - Candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 1

    Rex Scott will talk about how his background and experience prepared him to be a Pima County supervisor, his priorities if elected to the office, and the strategic advantages of his campaign that will help us to flip this seat from red to blue.

    Rex Scott has been a Pima County resident since 1991, having moved here when he was 27 years old. He has served our children as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at 7 schools: Flowing Wells Junior High School, Gridley Middle School, Doolen Middle School, Ironwood Ridge High School, Catalina High School, Howenstine High School, and Tortolita Middle School.

    His priorities as a strong voice for all District One residents will be:


    Fostering economic development and business expansion
    Fixing and maintaining county roads and infrastructure
    Supporting law enforcement and first responders
    Advocating for quality early childhood education for all our kids
    Prioritizing customer service and efficient operations
    Working with other jurisdictions to increase the stock of affordable housing
    Ensuring that our environment and natural resources are protected

    This episode was recorded on February 24, 2020 at Democrats of Greater Tucson's weekly luncheon at Kettle Restaurant near 22nd St and Interstate 10.

    Support Democrats of Greater Tucson by becoming a member.

    • 50 min
    Dustin Williams - Pima County School Superintendent

    Dustin Williams - Pima County School Superintendent

    Dustin Williams, the Pima County School Superintendent, spoke to DGT regarding his work with the schools in Pima County. Dustin is seeking reelection this year.

    This episode was recorded on February 17, 2020 at Democrats of Greater Tucson's weekly luncheon at Kettle Restaurant near 22nd St and Interstate 10.

    Support Democrats of Greater Tucson by becoming a member.

    • 48 min

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