JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER AND MEETING NOTICE
Legislative District 18 Democrats
January 17, 2025
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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Meeting Registration
Meeting Speakers
State Committee Meeting January 18
Tucson Sentinel Analysis by Precinct
Save the Date – St. Patrick’s Day Event
Potential TikTok Ban
Meeting Documents
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING
January 28, 2025
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Register and get the Zoom link.
Our January Meeting Speakers
We’re starting off 2025 with a great slate of speakers who have been invited to let us know what we can do to help during this year’s legislative session.
• Priya Sundarashan, AZ State Senator and Minority Leader, LD18
• Nancy Gutierrez, AZ State Representative and Assistant Minority Leader, LD18
• Chris Mathis, AZ State Representative, LD18
• Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, a grassroots, nonpartisan organization working to empower Arizona residents to exercise their voices at state and local levels. We will discuss how to help our Legislators by using the Right To Speak.
• Mary Keerins, LD18 Data & Strategy Lead, will provide an Election 2024 Snapshot report. More detailed reports will be included at the February meeting.
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STATE COMMITTEE MEETING SATURDAY
Our Spring State Committee meeting is on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with the main meeting starting at noon and other caucus meetings starting earlier (see below).
Note: The information below was also sent to the State Committee Members (SCMs) in an email from the Arizona Democratic Party. This meeting location is sent via email when you register.
For the most up-to-date information about the State Committee Meeting (SCM), including candidate bios, meeting agenda and proxy forms:
You must vote in person if you did not turn in your Proxy form by Wednesday, January 15.
We will conduct regular committee business during this meeting and elect new officers to lead us into the 2025-2026 cycle. If you want to run for an officer position, please see the following requirements and fill out this Google Form.
- You must be a State Committee member to run for these positions.
- You must be nominated at the election by a State Committee member. State Committee members can also self-nominate. During the election, nominators will have 1 minute to introduce their nominee. Candidates will then have two 2 minutes to introduce themselves to the membership and explain why they are running for their position.
- To learn more about these positions, please review the descriptions of the duties of officers in the ADP Bylaws. Candidates who have submitted bios and photos can be found on the Arizona Democratic Party website here.
Caucuses and Councils will host meetings in the morning before the plenary session begins. Please review the schedule below and join us for a session!
If you don’t see a caucus or council that fits your lived experience, or for any reason you believe one should be created, we’re more than happy to speak with you and learn how we can assist in this process. Please contact our Political Director, Jacob Raiford, at [email protected].
ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK COLLECTION
Nonperishable food items will be collected and donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. The most needed items include:
• Peanut butter
• Canned protein
• Canned vegetables
• Canned Soup
• Rice and beans
• Cereal and pasta
• Canned fruit
We appreciate your donations an coming together to support the community. If you have questions or requests for special accommodations, please contact [email protected]. Return to Top
TUCSON SENTINEL.COM
article from January 12, 2025:
In 2024, Trump won over more voters in Pima County compared to 2020 run
As we get ready for the new administration to take office on January 20, an analysis of the election results in Pima County shows where gains and losses were by precinct. Click <here> for the interactive graphic and check out your precinct and get more information.
SAVE THE DATE!
St. Patrick’s Day Event
March 15, 2025, Noon to 4:00
We are excited to invite you to a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration and fundraiser in support of the Democratic party and LD18. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, from noon to 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 4831 E 22nd St, Tucson, 85711. We’ll celebrate Democratic values and initiatives with fellow Dems and honored guests. Funds will be used for investing in outreach and engagement efforts to help build a stronger more inclusive party. More details to follow, so stay tuned; this is going to be a not-to-be-missed event!”
UPCOMING TikTok BAN
By Kim Bayne, Social Media Activist, LD18
I want to take a moment to address the upcoming TikTok ban and how it will affect LD18’s digital outreach. While we haven’t been very active on TikTok recently, we know it’s been an important tool for connecting with many of you—and I’ll admit, I’ll miss it on a personal level!
That said, LD18Dems remains committed to keeping you informed, engaged, and connected where it’s most convenient for you. You can still find us actively sharing updates, event announcements, and community news on Facebook and Instagram, and we’re excited about growing our presence on Threads as well.
As for X (formerly known as Twitter), we’ll be honest: we’ve essentially abandoned that platform. The exhausting atmosphere and increasing chaos have made it a dumpster fire not worth our energy or focus. We’re prioritizing platforms where meaningful conversations and connections can thrive.
We’re also exploring other platforms to figure out where our TikTok followers may have migrated. We’ll share those updates with you as soon as we know more. Rest assured, we’re not slowing down—we’re simply evolving with the times to ensure our message stays strong and accessible.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared mission. Together, we’ll keep making a difference!
MEETING DOCUMENTS
(NOTE: All documents will be available prior to
next meeting January 28, 2025)
- Agenda
- Minutes of previous LD18 General Meeting (to be distributed prior to meeting)
- Financial Report (to be distributed prior to meeting)
- PCDP Executive Committee Report
- LD18 Democrats PCs/Allotments
Mallory H. Riegger
Chair, LD18 Democrats
Email: chair@ld18dems.org