Comments on: Breaking News: Councilman Steve Kozachik to join Democratic Party – updated

By: chrisfrommactown

chrisfrommactown — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:11:00 +0000

I’ll bet being pro-life is NOT one of the “unique perspectives” you welcome is it?

By: Carolyn_Classen

Carolyn_Classen — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:49:00 +0000

Press release from Pima County Democratic Party: PIMA COUNTY DEMOCRATS WELCOME COUNCILMAN KOZACHIK TO THE PARTY Tucson - The Pima County Democratic Party welcomes its newest member, Steve Kozachik to the Party. Councilman Kozachik’s insightful comments and thoughtful decision made Friday afternoon, reflects the apt reputation the Democratic Party has obtained as the “big tent” Party. “Councilman Kozachik’s choice highlights the fact that the Democratic Party represents mainstream Arizona values that place common sense and the public good ahead of partisan ideology,” stated local Democratic Party Chairman Dr. Don Jorgensen. The Pima County Democratic Party admires Kozachik’s unwavering dedication to his constituents in the face of continuous pressure from his now former Party. This pressure to fall in line with an extreme far-right ideology is too often opposite the common will of the community. The Republican Party’s ongoing trudge to the extreme in the local and state GOP has pushed out a prominent and respected community leader. “In the Pima County Democratic Party we welcome unique perspectives and I’m proud to join everyone else from the Party in welcoming Councilman Kozachik to our table as Pima County’s newest Democrat,” said Jorgensen. The Pima County Democrats look forward to continuing a strong relationship with Councilman Kozachik to provideWard 6 and Tucson with a strong and moderate voice focused on constituent needs.

By: Fraser007

Fraser007 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:04:00 +0000

I still like the guy for 90% of his stands. He clearly is no longer a Republican if he was ever. Just think joining the local Dems. What a disgusting thought. He can join Reginnna R. on the grafittee art classes……..Hope he can tell Fimbres to stop reading everything he says. Is that guy that dumb?
I wish him the best of luck in the next election. The Republican will remember.

By: alohapuna

alohapuna — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:20:00 +0000

Steve Kozachek has earned his trust. He’s given no reason for anyone to mistrust him. As for explaining why he changed, I think he already did an excellent job of that in his letter.

By: tiponeill

tiponeill — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:11:00 +0000

Good for him – now I can vote for him. I’ve always been impressed by the fact that he seemed both sane while at the same time was a Repub – it caused me significant cognitive dissonance since we all know the two are incompatible.

Now all is right with the universe.

By: Fraser007

Fraser007 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:11:00 +0000

Hard to say if they will. But Steve K. will have to live in two worlds now. The Republicans wont trust him and the Dems probably wont too.
I had great hopes for Steve K. I still think he has the best interests of Tucson in his heart. But now he gets to hang out with the Dems on the Council. Maybe he can help Fimbres read his notes aloud. (Is Fimbres just that dumb?)
So how does he explain to the Republicans who voted for him that he “changes sides”.
I will go back to watching the “High Chaparral” TV Shows. Tucson City Motto: “Circling the Drain” not the Old Pueblo.

By: Carolyn_Classen

Carolyn_Classen — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:06:00 +0000

I’ve heard him say on the radio that he disliked the partisan bickering, that he just wanted to help solve problems for the Tucson community. Radio host John C. Scott has called him “fearless”.

By: BajaDemocrats

BajaDemocrats — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:57:00 +0000

I liked Steve K as a Republican, although he did seem an odd fit for the GOP – Independent thinking and always said exactly what he thought, regardless of the party line. We have plenty of room for independent thinkers in the Democratic Party, welcome aboard Steve K. And don’t change a thing.

By: Carolyn_Classen

Carolyn_Classen — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:44:00 +0000

Fraser007, do you think the Republicans will find someone to run against Steve K in Ward 6? Sounds like you think he will lose the Nov. election.

By: Fraser007

Fraser007 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:44:00 +0000

Maybe the Dems will give him the money for a real haircut?…But I think we all had great hopes for him.He was always after good government and tried to save the taxpayers money. But he has gone to the dark side! lol
Maybe now he can make Fimbres stop reading his questions from prepared notes?
In any case Steve K. was the reason why I watched the City Council meetings now…..guess I will just watch old episodes of the High Chaparral!