What is the Maricopa County Democratic Party doing to get Democrats elected in 2009-10?  Ann Wallack, the County Chair will fill us in at our October 7th meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory on Central at 6:30pm.  Come and ask your questions.  Also speaking will be Dana Marie Kennedy a candidate for Phoenix City Council.  Dana is in a runoff election in district 6.

Thanks to all those who turned out in the heat to rally for health care.  We had a good turn out and were taped by channels 5 & 12.  Thanks also to The Billionaires for Wealthcare.  They gave us a good laugh.  If you couldn’t be there, speaker Kyrsten Sinema gave us our assignments – call the moderate Republican Senators and our blue dog dems such as Max Baucus.  Check back for a list of names.  You can reach all the Representatives and Senators by calling the capital at either 1-800-828-0498 or 1-800-459-1887.

Show your support for Health Care reform.  Meet on the north side of Jefferson Street near US Airways Arena starting at 11am on Sunday, September 13th.  Bring your signs. We will march through  Copper Square to Chase Field.  Speakers will include Kyrsten Sinema.  WE CAN’T WAIT!

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 13th about NOON. We will be holding a Rally for Healthcare and the Public Option.  We need a big turnout or we loose.  Check back for details.  Volunteer to help get this organized and and advertised.  email: tstahl38@gmail.com.

The meeting will be held at the Old Spaghetti Factory at 6:30pm,1418 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1725.   Dr. Barbara Klein of the League of Women Voters will make a power-point presentation on instant-runoff voting followed by a discussion of up-coming healthcare events along with Ashley Pinedo of Organizing for America.  Please join us.

Barbara has worked with the League of Women Voters for over 8 years, focusing on election reform.  She has been involved with Clean Elections, Merit Selection / Retention of Judges, and Redistricting.

She has moderated debates, prepared Voter Guide language, delivered ballot proposition training and other League services.  Currently she is the chairman of FairVote AZ, a non-partisan group promoting Ranked Choice Voting.  She has been active in many state, city, local and community groups.

Barbara is trained in complimentary medicine as a chiropractic physician, and had a holistic family practice before moving to Arizona. She also has a BS in education and a Masters degree in Hospital and Health Care administration.  Barbara’s book on wellness and longevity, entitled 120 Years – and Holding was published in 2001.
Currently she manages a Solar Broker company with her husband.

JOHN SHADEGG / CD 3 is having a HealthCare Town Hall. All in favor of health care reform should definitely come to this event. Shadegg is very anti-reform and needs to hear our voices. Date:Saturday, August 8, 2009 Time:11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arizona time. Location:Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center – cafeteria 4330 N. 62nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Due to the tremendous response from citizens wanting to participate in the town hall meeting with Congressman Jeff Flake on Monday, August 10th, the location of the event has changed. NEW LOCATION Basha High School Auditorium 5990 S. Val Vista Drive Chandler, AZ Located on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Riggs Road. Parking is available on the west end of campus, adjacent to the football field. Handicap parking and accessible facilities are available.

The start time has not changed, it will still begin at 6pm sharp.
This event is free and will be first come first seated.
No Id cards or tickets required.

Hear Luis Heredia, Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party and Penny Kotterman, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction at the next meeting, August 5th at 6:30pm El Penasco Restaurant, 19 E Broadway, Tempe. Discuss how we will replace the Arizona State Legislature to save our state and our education system.

Ninety activists were trained at the DFA Campaign Academy.  They learned everything from creating a field plan, to creating an ASK list, to ASKing,  to dealing with the media.  I expect we will have some winning candidates in 2010.

What is next for DFA-MC?  We will continue our push for healthcare reform and fight the healthcare proposition proposed by the Arizona State Legislature:

HCR 2014 would amend the Arizona Constitution by barring any rules or regulations that force Arizonans to participate in a health-care system. The proposed amendment would also ensure that individuals have the right to pay for private health insurance.^[2]

The Arizona Health Insurance Reform Amendment is similar to a November 2008 proposition that narrowly failed, Proposition 101. However, the new version has some changes that take into account the main criticism levied against the 2008 measure. The new version ensures that patients covered under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will not be negatively impacted if the amendment passes. In 2008, AHCCCS officials argued that Proposition 101 would increase costs by preventing the agency from requiring patients to seek services from within its network of providers.^[2]

Do you want to help with healthcare, join DFA-MC at our next meeting on August 5th at El Penasco Restaurant, 19 E Broadway, Tempe 85282.

Democracy For America Campaign Academy
Sat. & Sun. July 25 & 26, 2009

You are invited by:
Democracy For America –Maricopa County
and
Maricopa County Democratic Party
To attend a training opportunity:
July 25th & 26th, Saturday & Sunday
9am to 6pm
on the campus of
University of Advancing Technology
2625 W. Baseline Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Tuition: $60 if paid in advance online at ($30 for students):
DemocracyForAmerica.com/CampaignAcademy
Scholarships are available; apply online. $75 at the door.

If you want care restored to healthcare then tell Congress “No public option-No deal. Send postcards to your Congressional delegation at the address below.

Senators