Happy June! There is a lot to celebrate this month - PRIDE, Juneteenth, Sine Die, and wearing orange for gun violence awareness.
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“Democracy is never guaranteed. Every generation must preserve it, defend it, and fight for it. That’s the test of the ages.”
- President Biden
(Commemorating ([link removed]) the 80th anniversary of D-Day)
Happy June! There is a lot to celebrate this month - PRIDE, Juneteenth, Sine Die, and wearing orange for gun violence awareness. Things we are not celebrating - heat domes and the passage of SB 1070’s sequel: HCR 2060.
House Democrats watch from the second floor as community groups gather in protest to HCR 2060.
We voted on eight bills and HCR 2060 this week. Three bills died a bipartisan death and the HCR passed on party lines after three hours of vote explanations. I was so proud of my Democratic colleagues who took their three-minute vote explanation to express how this policy would harm Arizona.
On the Republican side, the rhetoric was disturbingly anti-immigrant. There is no correlation between crime and immigration, yet my colleagues across the aisle continually invoked racist tropes and fear-mongering to say immigrants are dangerous. One even compared them to the terrorist group Hamas.
After three hours of discussion and watching this harmful policy pass, we walked out of the chamber to hear chants of opposition to HCR 2060. Groups like LUCHA ([link removed]) , Fuerte Arts Movement ([link removed]) , and Rural Arizona Engagement ([link removed]) , filled us with emotion and raised our spirits, reminding us that Arizonans rejected this racism last time and will reject it again if it makes the ballot.
The facts laid out are clear - HCR 2060 violates the single-subject rule and is unconstitutional. Arizona taxpayers will bear an extremely heavy financial burden if this passes. Texas has spent $1B in the year they passed a similar policy and cost estimates range between $200-$325M to implement 2060 in our state. Our prison, police, and legal systems are not set up to enforce it, and the language is so intentionally vague that it will lead to statewide racial profiling and mass separation of families.
It was a dark time in Arizona after SB 1070. We've experienced it before, we don't need to repeat it. Why risk repeating the same mistake that fails to provide real solutions to our immigration crisis?
** Sine Die is Near
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On a budget note, we are quickly approaching the June 30th deadline as the end of the legislative session nears. Governor Hobbs is finalizing negotiations and will present her budget to the legislature soon; we expect to see a preliminary version this week.
Facing a $676 million deficit, the Governor is working hard to minimize cuts to critical areas and maintain essential services for Arizonans. We are optimistic that funding will be preserved for childcare support, education, and the housing trust fund. However, I am particularly cautious about the measures to address fraud in the school voucher (ESA) program and whether the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program will receive funding. The LIHTC program is vital for the construction of affordable housing, ensuring homes are available for those who are heavily burdened by housing costs, especially in rural areas.
Additionally, several agencies, including the Board of Technical Registration, await continuation.
This week should tie up loose ends, though I don't expect the process to be easy or perfect.
With Kindness,
Sarah
** In This Together
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We kicked off the weekend by supporting the ADLCC alongside Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. The mayors discussed how flipping the legislature would enhance the health and wellbeing of their cities.
The ADLCC aims to flip our purple districts and are on track to achieve its goal of knocking on a million doors. If you can donate, let’s help them get there!
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(L) Mayor Gallego address the crowd. (R) Corporation Commission candidate Ylenia Aguilar, Mayor Woods, Adriana Maximiliano, Sarah, and ADLCC Chair Senator Priya Sundareshan
** Full Stop
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On Thursday, State Senator Jake Hoffman was arraigned for his participation in the forged fake elector scheme. Coinciding with this, fresh from his own felony conviction, Trump touched down in Phoenix to share a kiss and stage with convicted former Sheriff Joe Arpaio (SB 1070 related). These two things happening on the same day show what we are up against this election - lies, deceit, crime, and racism.
I joined Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano and former Phoenix Vice Mayor Peggy Neely at a press conference to reject Trumps extremism.
Democrats, Republicans, and Independents will secure our freedom by voting blue through and through this November.
** Community Corner
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Thank you to the NW Democratic Breakfast Club for inviting the LD 5 House candidates to speak at their monthly breakfast.
I always enjoy spending time with this group of engaged, active, and experienced voters.
They are working hard to help support Democrats in important seats we need to flip!
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