Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission held a debate on July 10 between 3 Democratic candidates seeking 2 House seats in LD 10. The debate can be seen online (click here) and was held at the Pima Community College District Office in mid-town. The moderator was C.J. Karamargin, PCC Vice Chancellor for Public Information and Government Relations.

Candidates for this primary race:

–Stefanie Mach, former Americorps volunteer, current business consultant for non-profit organizations, political newcomer, www.stefaniemach.com

–Brandon Patrick, former Air Force translator (Arabic), former Ward 2 City of Tucson Council aide, current community outreach director for El Tour de Tucson, political newcomer (though was the campaign manager of the successful effort against Prop. 200 in 2009 – defeated 70.21% to 29.79%), www.patrick2012.nationbuilder.com

–Bruce Wheeler, current LD 28 House Representative and former Tucson City Councilman from Ward 1, click here for member page

Only Brandon Patrick is a Clean Elections candidate, the other two are running traditionally.

Stefanie Mach

Brandon Patrick

LD 28 Rep. Bruce Wheeler

And if you missed this debate and want to see these candidates speak & answer questions live:

LD 10 CANDIDATES SPEAK TO SAGUARO EASTSIDE DEMOCRATS AND LD10

On Monday July 16, 2012, the three Democratic candidates for two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 10 and the candidate for the AZ Senate will participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Saguaro Eastside Democrats and the Legislative District 10 Democratic Committee.

Stefanie Mach, Brandon Patrick and Bruce Wheeler are the candidates for the two House nominations. David Bradley is running unopposed for the Senate nomination.

The meeting will be held at New Spirit Lutheran Church, 8701 E. Old Spanish Trail (on the northeast corner at Camino Seco). The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments and time for socializing. The formal program will begin at 7 p.m.

All meetings of SED are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a member to attend. For further information, call Pat Wiedhopf at 850-6755.

The 2 House winners of this Democratic primary will face two Republicans Todd Clodfelter and LD 30 Rep. Ted Vogt in the General Election. Former LD 28 House. Rep. Dave Bradley will face off with LD 30 Rep. Frank Antenori for the State Senate seat in LD 10.

Vote wisely in the Democratic primary of August 28.

Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission has scheduled 3 debates in Tucson for the upcoming primary:

— District 9 – June 25, 2012

House of Representatives Democrats

6:00 pm

Pima Community College Downtown Campus

1255 N Stone Ave

Tucson, Az 85709

District 9 Democrats seeking 2 House seats: Dustin Cox (former candidate LD 27 House), Mohur Sidhwa (former candidate LD 28 House), Victoria Steele, political newcomer.

— District 10 – July 10, 2012

House of Representatives Democrats

6:00 pm

Pima Community College District Office

4905 E Broadway Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85709

District 10 Democrats seeking 2 House seats: Stefanie Mach and Brandon Patrick, both political newcomers; Bruce Wheeler, current LD 28 House Rep. & former Tucson City Councilmember.

— District 3 – July 24, 2012

Senate Democrats

6:00 pm

Pima Community College West Campus

2202 W Anklam Rd

Tucson, AZ 85709

District 3 Democrats seeking one Senate seat: current LD 27 Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford vs. former LD 27 Senator Maria Garcia (widow appointed to the seat of the late LD 27 State Senator Jorge Luis Garcia).

For more info on these candidates, go to Pima County Democratic Party website (click here).

And as in the past, most of these debates are video recorded and a copy can be viewed a few days after the debate online at the CCEC website.

Independents & Democrats –attend these debates to decide whom to vote for in the upcoming Arizona primary on August 28.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson is sponsoring a forum to educate the public (and you voters) on the four propositions coming up on the Nov. 3rd ballot.

The forum will be held on Monday, October 19, 5:30 p.m. in the downtown Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone (south of Alameda Street), in the large meeting room on lower level LL1.

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For more info, refer to the Blog for Arizona political blogsite, wwwblogforarizona.com. There will be pro and con speakers on Propositions 200, 400, 401 & 402.

Joyce Garland, City Budget Administrator, will speak on behalf of Proposition 400, the “Home Rule Option”. Then Paul Eckerstrom will speak on behalf of Propostions 401 and 402 (both regarding Tucson United School District), with Mary Terry Schiltz speaking against them. Both will answer questions from the audience.

Finally, Brian Delfs of the Tucson Firefighters Association and Larry Lopez, President of the Tucson Police Officers Association will speak on behalf of Proposition 200, and Brandon Patrick and Former Mayor George Miller will speak against it. If you want to view Captain Delfs and Mayor Miller who debated this proposition on KUAT Channel 6 on October 12: here’s the link at www.azpm.org.
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There have been several campaign flyers arriving in the mail, and robo phone calls about these Propositions, so this is a non-biased way to find out more about the proposed measures and how they will be funded. This would also be your chance to find out more about the controversial Proposition 200, the Public Safety First Initiative, which is receiving a lot of press. For further info: Vote Yes website and the Vote No website.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which “encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”

Parking is on the street, in the underground garage (free after 5 p.m.), or consider biking or walking to the Main library, or taking the Sun Tran bus.