Molly McKasson

From Pima County News:

Molly McKasson, writer, actress and former teacher and Tucson City Council member, will meet and talk with the public at Pima County Public Library’s next “Meet Me at the Library: Conversations with Arizona Leaders” on Saturday, Jan. 14.*

The event is 2-3:30 p.m. at the Himmel Park Branch Library, 1035 N Treat Ave., and is free and open to the public.

McKasson served two terms representing Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council from 1989 to 1997 and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1999 against Bob Walkup. She continues to be active in the community. Her writing has appeared in a number of local magazines and other publications. She has directed and acted in a number of theater productions, most recently “Circle Mirror Transformation” at Invisible Theatre in November.

Meet Me at the Library is an opportunity for people to meet and talk to elected officials and other community leaders.

Previous invited officials to this Conversations have been former UA President Robert Shelton, retiring Pima County Supervisor Ann Day (District 1) and current Chair Supervisor Ramon Valadez (District 2), State Senators Paula Aboud (LD 28), Linda Lopez (LD 29), Frank Antenori (LD 30).

I’ve known Molly for a number of years since she was our Ward 6 Councilmember, and attended the memorial service of her husband Rich Morgan two years ago. She is a very strong woman, who has a deep sense of community involvement.

1/11/12: Just received notification that this library talk has been cancelled. See note below.

*1/12/12: Molly’s talk has been rescheduled to Tuesday Feb.7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Himmel Library.

State Senator Paula Aboud

Meet Me at the Library: Conversations with Arizona Leaders

Meet State Senator Paula Aboud (LD 28)
When: Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Rd. (south of E. 6th St.)

This month, we invite you to take the opportunity to meet and converse with Senator Paula Aboud. Senator Aboud has served in the senate since January 2006 in the seat vacated by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. She serves on three standing committees, the Health Committee, Education Committee and as the ranking Democratic member of the Appropriations Committee. As a graduate of the University of Arizona and a third-generation Tucsonan, Senator Aboud is committed to maintaining the quality of life for Arizona residents and especially for Southern Arizona.

and another “Meet me at the Library: Conversations with Arizona Leaders”
coming up, Senator Linda Lopez (LD 29)
on Nov. 12, 2 p.m. at Quincie-Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St. (SW corner of Kino Pkway.)
She is also speaking at the Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission on October 27 at 7 p.m. for their “How Government Works!” series.

Here’s your chance to meet both of these strong Arizona women political leaders.

If you’re curious (or passionate) about how Government works, attend any or all of these upcoming seminars at the Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission:

“A Four-Part, 2011 Fall Seminar Series on How Local, State, and National elected officials get things done.”

How Government Works!

OCTOBER 13: City Government, with Councilman Steve Kozachik (Republican – Ward 6, City of Tucson)

OCTOBER 20: County Government, with Supervisor Sharon Bronson (Democrat – District 3, Pima County Board of Supervisors)

OCTOBER 27: State Government, with State Senator Linda Lopez (Democrat – LD 29 AZ State Senate)

NOVEMBER 10: U.S. Government, With Ruben Reyes, District Director, Office of Congressman Raul Grijalva (Democrat – Congressional District 7). Reyes is also husband to Democratic Ward 2 City of Tucson Councilwoman Regina Romero.

All four seminars begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission building, 240 N. Court Avenue, in downtown Tucson (SE corner of Council St., west of Church Avenue.) Please register in advance – see flyer below.

Website for Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission.

A $10.00 tax-deductible donation is suggested. Ask about scholarships.
For further information call 520 622-0905.
Made possible with support from the Kaimas Foundation.

Expand your knowledge of how to participate in government by getting to know some of your elected officials and learning how ordinances and laws are created, interpreted, and administered.