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By Jenise Porter, LD9 First Vice-Chair
I keep hearing the robot from Lost in Space proclaiming “Danger, Will Robinson!” as I read about the budget process taking place now in the Capitol. This is an emergency and we need to tell Governor Ducey repeatedly that we want a budget that is fair to all Arizonans.
To that end, a group of community organizations organized a live forum a few weeks ago. We must demand a budget that serves everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. And then, please, take action. There is danger to all of us here.
Video Presentation (Seek below for speakers and topics.) We must be loud and clear that our communities need this funding and we are against any tax giveaways to the wealthy and corporations.
Tons of info about the AZ Budget. Take a few minutes to review this budget page. There is a lot of good info to help you prepare for a Budget Forum https://azgroundgame.org/arizonas-mismatched-budget/
Take Action. Click this link to an Action page. https://azgroundgame.org/Take-Action Feel free to use our Action page or create Actions specific to your organization’s budget focus.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StopThiefAZbudget
Speakers in Video: AZ’s Mismatched Budget
Priyanka Sundareshan, Environmental Law Attorney, Forum Moderator: 0-1:27
David Lujan, Interim President & CEO Children’s Action Alliance: 1:27 – 17:49
Callie Kozlak, Associate Superintendent for Policy & Government Relations AZ Dept of Education: 17:50 – 23:27
Will Humble, Executive Director – AZ Public Health Association: 23:28 – 37:48
Laura Dent, Executive Director Chispa AZ – League of Conservation Voters: 37:49 – 42:53
Anakarina Rodriguez, AZ Civic Engagement Program Manager – Domestic Workers Alliance: 42:53 – 51:40
Priya Sundareshan, Voting Rights and Redistricting: 51:40 – 54:19
Fred Yamashita, Executive Director AZ AFL-CIO w/David Lujan follow up on the American Rescue Plan: 54:20 – 1:08:10
David Lujan re: Tax Give-Aways & Lack of oversight, American Rescue Plan: 1:08:13 – 1:14:32
Video of our Allies: 1:14:32 – 1:22:59
Closing Credits: 1:22:59 to end.
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