The Independent Redistricting Commission is hosting a public hearing this Wednesday, November 10 at 06:00 p.m. at the High Country Conference Center. No pre-registration is required to give a verbal comment at this event.
Category: Politics
Commentary — Thanks to all who have voted and are waiting for democracy to do its work
Thank you all very much for participating in our democracy by casting your ballot during the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
No matter who you have voted for, you have set national records in participation this year — all during a time of one of the worst pandemics in our nation’s history.
Now, the hard part begins. Patience.
As we write this, various news agencies are reporting that former Vice President Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania to put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to become the 46th U.S. President.
Those news services include:
Associated Press — Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
CNBC — Election 2020 live results: Biden projected to defeat Trump, claims national mandate
CNN — Election results live: Joe Biden wins presidency
Fox News — Fox News projects Biden to defeat Trump, become 46th president after winning Nevada, Pennsylvania
NBC News — Biden defeats Trump to win White House, NBC News projects
New York Times — Joe Biden Wins 2020 President Election
NPR — Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
Washington Post — Biden Defeats Trump
However, thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. We owe it to election workers to complete their jobs and count every single ballot.
Coconino County — November 3 General Election Information
Commentary — YES, Every Vote Counts — VOTE!
Given the news reports out there that the many have not turned in their mail-in ballots, it’s time to remind them about the election of 2016.
YES, EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!, whether you live in Miami or Flagstaff, Detroit or Page, Scranton or Williams.
Nov. 3 is creeping up fast. If you have a ballot, fill them out ASAP and drop them off at OFFICIAL BALLOT BOXES. It’s too late to use the U.S. Post Office.
Otherwise, plan to take advantage of in-person early voting on Friday, Oct. 30.
Coconino County voters who may have health concerns or worry about contracting the COVID 19 coronavirus may participate in emergency early voting at several locations across the county on Saturday, October 31 and Monday, November 2.
Emergency Early Voting Sites in Coconino County for November 3 General Election
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Today (Oct. 23) is the LAST DAY to request your Mail In Ballot!
Today, Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm, is the deadline for voters to request an early ballot to be mailed to them. The Elections Office has already sent out almost 70,000 ballots to our registered voters. In the first ten days of early voting, over 30,000 voted ballots have been returned. Our voter registration team is very busy verifying signatures and processing the voted early ballots.
If you want to check to see if your voted early ballot has been processed and accepted, go to: https://my.arizona.vote/PortalList.aspx
Please note that it takes the team a few days to process an early ballot after it arrives.
‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Sticker’ — Coconino County offering drive-up ballot drop off on Oct. 24, 31
Friday, Oct. 23 is the Last Day to Request An Early Ballot by Mail for Nov. 3 General Election
African Diaspora Advisory Council to Host “Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall” on Oct. 19
The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is hosting a free, virtual Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall this Monday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is hosting a free, virtual Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall this Monday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Town Hall will feature Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen presenting on the elections calendar, voting options and procedures, what documents are required to vote and other resources for residents of Coconino County. The event is not a candidate debate but rather an opportunity for residents to learn about safeguards to ensure their right to vote and the voting process is secure.
Early Voting Has Started for November 3 General Election
The Coconino County Recorder’s office has mailed 65,300 early ballots to registered voters for the upcoming November 3 General Election. Early voters that are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) and have not received their ballots by Tuesday, October 13 should call the Elections Office at 928-679-7860 or 800-793-6181 to make sure there is not a problem with their voter registration status or mailing address.
Voter Registration Deadline Is October 5 for General Election
Citizens may register to vote by October 5th online or print off a voter registration application at www.coconino.az.gov/elections.
The voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2020 General Election is Monday, October 5, 2018.
To register to vote, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, reside within Coconino County and have no felony convictions, unless civil rights have been restored.
More candidates addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage
Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.
CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.
Coconino County Emergency Early Voting Sites for August 4 Primary Election
Coconino County voters that may have health concerns or worry about contracting the COVID 19 coronavirus can participate in emergency early voting at several locations across the county on Saturday, August 1 and Monday, August 3.
Voters taking advantage of emergency early voting will be required to complete a form stating that they have an emergency and need to vote an emergency early ballot. They do not need to disclose the specifics of their emergency. “Voters that want to avoid being around large groups of people are considered to have an unforeseen emergency and will be allowed to vote on Saturday and Monday,” said Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen.
August 4, 2020 Primary Election Is Next Week
The August 4 Primary Election is next Tuesday. All registered voters in Coconino County are eligible to vote in the Primary Election.
Sample ballots were mailed to households with registered voters that are not on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) or have not requested an early ballot. The sample ballot includes the name and address of their polling place for this election.
Friday, July 24 is the Last Day to Request An Early Ballot by Mail for August 4 Primary Election
The Coconino County Elections Office reminds registered voters that the last day to request an early ballot to be mailed to you for the August 4 Primary Election is Friday, July 24 at 5 pm. Voters can request an early ballot by going to www.coconino.az.gov/elections and select “Early Ballot Request” or they can call the Elections Office at 928-679-7860.
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Special Edition: Mayoral Questionnaire
Dear Friends,
Election season has begun! On the ballot for the August 4th primary are three candidates for Mayor.
Because we could not hold our usual Candidate Forum, Friends of Flagstaff’s Future asked candidates for written responses to 12 questions.
Find out what the candidates have to say about development, spending priorities, cost of living, climate action, policing, and responding to the challenges of Covid-19!
Important information regarding Flagstaff mayoral primary
The city of Flagstaff would like to inform all Flagstaff voters that there is an inconsistency between the voting instructions in the publicity pamphlet and the voting instructions on the ballot with respect to how many candidates to vote for in the mayoral primary. The instructions on the ballot are correct. Please follow the instructions on the ballot and vote for only one mayoral candidate. Pursuant to the City Charter, the two mayoral candidates who receive the most votes in the primary election will advance to the general election.
Early Voting For State Primary Election Has Begun
Early voting for the August 4, 2020 Primary Election started Wednesday, July 8. The Coconino County Elections office mailed out over 44,600 early ballots to voters on the permanent early voting list (PEVL) and those who have requested a single election early ballot for the Primary Election.
Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen urges all Coconino County registered voters to request an early ballot be mailed to them, or to vote early in person at one of the early voting locations.
Coconino County Elections Urges Voters to Request Early Ballots
The Coconino County Elections Office urges voters to request an early ballot for the upcoming August 4 Primary and November 3 General Elections. “Our office wants to make sure these two important elections are conducted in the safest manner possible for our voters, poll workers and staff,” stated County Recorder Patty Hansen. “Voting by mail is extremely secure and the best method for voting in these times of social distancing.”
Commentary: A quiet resistance to light our way
Resistance. Quiet, persistent resistance.
Every once in a while, that resistance comes to everyone and everything.
As we note Earth Day this week, we are reminded of that resistance. In our stay-safe-at-home times, we are now seeing a world where the air is cleaner, the sound of nature is clearer and the Earth is actually healing itself a little at a time. There is a chilling, yet quiet beauty seeing the streets of Paris, London, Rome and New York virtually empty and nature going on quite well without us.
It’s as if Earth finally said, “ENOUGH.”
Flagstaff Mayoral and City Councilmember candidates
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 10 — Annual Report to Constituents
Oct. 22 — City of Flagstaff to host Proposition 436 virtual Town Hall
The city of Flagstaff will host a virtual Town Hall on Oct. 22, 2020 to answer constituent questions on Proposition 436. Proposition 436 is ballot measure that will allow the city to continue collecting a 1% general Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax). The current 1% general transaction privilege tax (sales tax) rate that was first adopted in 1964 and is currently set to expire in November 2024.
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Dec. 18 — Strengthening our national defense, lowering drug costs, and growing Arizona’s economy
Sept. 30 — ‘The New Asylum Regime: An Immigration Lawyer’s Perspective,’ presentation to be held NAU
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for March 4 — Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Passed
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NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths to screen documentary ‘Undeterred’ on April 2
FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies and NAU No More Deaths will screen the documentary “Undeterred” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Liberal Arts Room 136, Northern Arizona University. Undeterred is an important view of community resistance in the rural border…
‘Immigration and Exploration’ panel discussion to be held April 25 at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — The panel presentation of “Immigration and Exploration” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Room 136. The event includes a panel discussion with community leaders working directly with migrants and…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for March 7 — I just introduced 5 bills to hold Washington accountable
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U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Feb. 19 — U.S. is now $22 TRILLION in debt
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, NPR: U.S. National Debt Hits Record $22 Trillion This week, our nation hit that incredibly troubling milestone. Our…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 31 — The shutdown cost our nation how much?
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last week, before the reckless 35-day government shutdown ended, I wanted to get a full picture of how…
A statement from Mayor Coral Evans on the impacts of the Federal shutdown
“A deal to reopen the government for three weeks is not the solution our community or our country needs. After 34 days of shutdown, the negative impacts to our community are undeniable. The federal government withholding paychecks from furloughed and…
United Way of Northern Arizona Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 18 — REMINDER: My offices are open during the government shutdown
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU As this unfortunate, reckless shutdown continues, hardworking border patrol agents, corrections officers, park service employees, and thousands of other Arizonans are working without a paycheck until the…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 4 — This reckless government shutdown must end
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last month, politicians in Washington allowed hyper-partisan gridlock to get in the way of a bipartisan funding bill that…
Feb. 26 (Rescheduled due to weather)— NAU Latin American Studies program presents ‘Voluntary Return’ concert
FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt will give a presentation of songs, information and images about immigration, borders, migrants and refugees at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at LA136, Northern Arizona University. The proceeds from the CD and the concert will go to…
LULAC — Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE!
To Our LULAC Familia: Tuesday, Latinos made history in our nation. Never before has our voice at the ballot box been heard more loudly and clearly. Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE! The so-called sleeping giant we have been told…
LULAC — The Future is in Your Hands: Vote Nov. 6 • El future está en tis manos: vota el 6 de noviembre
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LULAC Thanks A Brave American: Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake Calls for Healing a Divided Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Domingo Garcia, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement on the call for a one-week delay in a floor vote by the U.S. Senate on the confirmation of Brett…
Shimoni Campaign offers Transparency through Live Donation Tweets
Editor’s Note: AmigosNAZ does not endorse particular candidates running for political office. AmigosNAZ reserves the right to refuse paid political advertisement. FLAGSTAFF — The Shimoni Campaign is excited to announce a revolutionary full transparency program that tweets incoming donations in real time!…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for Sept. 21 — Master Plan Update, Forest Health Tour, and Bike Park Construction
Click here for the entire e-newsletter September 2018 Update Fall is in the air and it’s a great time to explore your county parks and recreation areas. We are updating the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and we want to…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Sept. 19
Click here for more information In This Issue The Candidates Discuss FUSD (Propositions 423 & 424) F3’s Position on 423 & 424 F3 Fundraising at Trail Crest Community Involvement this Week Donate Now The Candidates Discuss the FUSD Propositions…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Sept. 13
Click here for more information In This Issue The Candidates Discuss 418 and Cost of Living Issues F3’s Position on 418 F3 Fundraising at Chipotle this Saturday Living Off Tips event Tonight and More Community Events Donate Now The Candidates…
Oct. 17 — City of Flagstaff hosting Election Open Houses
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is hosting five Election Open Houses to provide information to the public and answer questions regarding ballot items 419, 420, 421 and 422 in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 election. The public is encouraged…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 30, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Expect More Arizona Vote4Education resources Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 29
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KNAU update for Aug. 24
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – August 24th, 2018 Proposal…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 23, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Expect More Arizona Vote4Education resources Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23
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KNAU update for Aug. 17
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – August 17th, 2018 This…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 8
Click here for more information In This Issue What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? Dawn steps down as Executive Director Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? In an ideal world, our City…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future ( Aug. 30 Candidates Forum) update for July 31
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County Voters to consider ballot initiative on judicial merit selection Proposition No. 416
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City of Flagstaff requests arguments for and against November 2018 election questions
FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the November 6, 2018 election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. Any person interested in submitting an argument…
Flagstaff holds ‘Families Belong Together’ rally
March for Our Lives Arizona to kicks off series of voter registration efforts Friday
Student-led organization wants voters to support candidates fighting to end gun violence PHOENIX – March for Our Lives Arizona is continuing its months-long campaign to encourage young voters to back candidates who pledge to work to end gun violence. “This…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
View this email in your browser Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Aviso importante: Centro de Defensoría ¿Tiene duda sobre su caso criminal, familiar, civil o de inmigración? Participe en el “Programa de Orientación Legal Gratuita” para consultar su…
Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making: the separation…
June 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling’
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