The Executive Committee voted on April 4th to support Proposition 411, which offers a means of funding road and infrastructure repairs WITHOUT raising local taxes.
In 2017 the citizens of the city of Tucson passed a half-cent sales tax called Proposition 101 to generate $150 million in revenue, 60% of which was allocated to public safety resources rather than roadway safety elements. This half-cent tax is set to expire this year, and voters will be asked to extend the tax on the ballot by means of Proposition 411 in a special election on May 17, 2022. This will generate an additional $590 million to be set aside exclusively for local road and street repair in Tucson over the next 10 years.
Tucson’s streets NEED repairs, and we urge all Pima County voters to vote YES and approve Proposition 411 this May!
This letter sent by PCDP Chair Bonnie Heidler to the BOS
February 14, 2022
Pima County Board of Supervisors
33 N Stone Ave., 11th Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
Via Email to COB_mail@pima.gov
Dear Pima County Supervisors:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Pima County Democratic Party (PCDP) regarding vote centers and electronic poll books. At the PCDP Executive Committee meeting on February 7, 2022, we passed a motion to support the adoption of vote centers and electronic poll books to be discussed at your February 15, 2022 meeting. The PCDP Platform supports access to, and participation in our democracy, of which easy access to voting is
essential. The proposed vote centers and electronic poll books ensure that everyone in Pima County can easily cast a ballot, thus participating in democracy.
Eleven of the 15 counties in Arizona already have vote centers. Rural areas in Pima County already use vote centers. By implementing this proposal, the entire county will be able to drop off a ballot or vote in person regardless of where their precinct is located. With this technology in place, election security and efficiency will be increased, provisional ballots will be eliminated, ballots will be counted faster, and voters will have increased
access to voting.
However, time is of the essence for the 2022 election. In order to have a smooth transition from precinct location voting to vote centers, sufficient equipment and back-up plans, training of staff to handle problems, and a robust public information campaign, your approval at the February 15 meeting is essential.
In cooperation with the Recorder’s Office and Pima County Elections Department, the Pima County Democratic Party is ready to help promote the vote centers through our social media outlets and our outreach to voters.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Heidler
Chair, Pima County Democratic Party
Link to PDF
Did you know there’s an election happening this November? We will be voting on our City Council Candidates, as well as some important initiatives.
Join us in our effort to make sure every voice is heard in this election, we will be mobilizing our communities to get out and vote for our Democratic City Council Candidates!
Starting October 9th, we will be canvassing every Saturday morning from 9-11am. We will meet and launch from PCDP HQ.
Did you know there’s an election happening this November? We will be voting on our City Council Candidates, as well as some important initiatives.
Join us in our effort to make sure every voice is heard in this election, we will be mobilizing our communities to get out and vote for our Democratic City Council Candidates!
Starting October 9th, we will be canvassing every Saturday morning from 9-11am. We will meet and launch from PCDP HQ.
Did you know there’s an election happening this November? We will be voting on our City Council Candidates, as well as some important initiatives.
Join us in our effort to make sure every voice is heard in this election, we will be mobilizing our communities to get out and vote for our Democratic City Council Candidates!
Starting October 9th, we will be canvassing every Saturday morning from 9-11am. We will meet and launch from PCDP HQ.
Did you know there’s an election happening this November? We will be voting on our City Council Candidates, as well as some important initiatives.
Join us in our effort to make sure every voice is heard in this election, we will be mobilizing our communities to get out and vote for our Democratic City Council Candidates!
Starting October 9th, we will be canvassing every Saturday morning from 9-11am. We will meet and launch from PCDP HQ.
Help Pima County Democrats make calls! Sign up HERE!
This will be a HYBRID event taking place on both Zoom and in our office. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with more details about how to make your calls!
There are many different kinds of calls that we need help with, including calls to donors, voters, and volunteers.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you must wear a mask inside PCDP Headquarters at all times.
All calls will be made into Pima County. If you come into the office, you must bring your own phone. Bringing a personal computer is highly recommended.
Please do not bring communal snacks. Due to COVID restrictions, we do not want volunteers sharing food amongst themselves while working in the office.
We need to contact more volunteers, voters, and donors in order to prepare for the challenges of 2022!
Help Pima County Democrats make calls! Sign up HERE!
This will be a HYBRID event taking place on both Zoom and in our office. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with more details about how to make your calls!
There are many different kinds of calls that we need help with, including calls to donors, voters, and volunteers.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you must wear a mask inside PCDP Headquarters at all times.
All calls will be made into Pima County. If you come into the office, you must bring your own phone. Bringing a personal computer is highly recommended.
Please do not bring communal snacks. Due to COVID restrictions, we do not want volunteers sharing food amongst themselves while working in the office.
We need to contact more volunteers, voters, and donors in order to prepare for the challenges of 2022!
