Results are in as we move to the next phase of election decisions.
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“All things lead to good when each of us do what we can.”
- Carolyn Manning, Founder
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Happy Sunday, everyone.
With nearly all votes counted and Maricopa County posting final, unofficial results, I wanted to share how voters decided on this year’s record number of propositions. The majority of measures failed, many by significant margins.
One standout was Prop 139, which passed with 61.6% of voters supporting the right to abortion access—garnering nearly two million votes. Unfortunately, Propositions 312, 313, and 314 passed as well, raising concerns about their potential impact.
Prop 312, in particular, could pose serious challenges. If cities face lawsuits under this measure, it could drain funding needed for vital services like housing, homelessness prevention, and public safety.
Prop 313 sparked bipartisan opposition from many voters I spoke with, who felt it was too complex an issue to address with such severe penalties and no exceptions. One voter even raised an important question: Would allegations like those against former Congressman Matt Gaetz result in life imprisonment if tried under this law in Arizona? It seems the answer is yes.
Prop 314 is currently in limbo, as its implementation depends on a parallel bill in Texas successfully navigating constitutional challenges.
On a local note, one critical race appears headed for a recount: County Board of Supervisors District 3, where Danny Valenzuela trails Kate Brophy McGee by just 160 votes.
This past week also brought me back to the legislature, where I am now working full-time on policy and strategy for the upcoming session. I am working on legislation related to childcare, criminal justice reform, water, and housing - just to name a few. As a result, The Rundown may hit your inbox less frequently over the next few weeks, but I will stay in touch with updates on community events and listening sessions.
I want to hear from you—your policy ideas, concerns, or life experiences that I can help address. Please feel free to reach out and stay connected. I look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
With kindness,
Sarah
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** Community Corner
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It was a week of housing events!
* LISC ([link removed]) (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) held their annual breakfast at the Abbey. The keynote speaker highlighted that the decline in crime that has made this past year one of the safest ones in the past 40 years. Through investments in affordable housing, economic development, and capacity building, LISC fosters resilient neighborhoods and helps people achieve greater economic mobility.
* I caught up with school board member Sophia Carillo and Superintendent Jay Mann at the Save the Family ([link removed]) groundbreaking event for their new affordable housing development, Phoenix Scholar House. The mission of Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life long self-sufficiency. It will be a fantastic addition to all the great work they are doing and I am excited to watch it come to life.
* Attorney General Kris Mayes and Representative Analise Ortiz hosted a housing townhall in Glendale where community members and local organizations spoke about the issues they are seeing and experiencing. Top issues discussed were landlords neglecting safety and health needs of renters, the impact of price fixing collusion of Real Page on the market that has led to evictions, and seniors unable to find housing affordable to them anymore. AG Mayes was eager to listen, learn, and continue to fight for fair housing. Her team is taking on corporate landlords and housing discrimination fiercely. If you or someone you know has a landlord complaint you can file it here:
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** Rest in Peace, John McClean
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With a heavy heart, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of John McClean, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on Friday morning in Tucson.
John was running for State Senate in LD 17 District and was not only a dedicated business leader but also a visionary who believed deeply in the greater good for all. His warm smile, kind demeanor, and words of wisdom touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He will be profoundly missed. May his legacy of kindness and community live on in the hearts of those he inspired.
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