Stay Informed Saturday, July 31, 2021 Election Audit and Redistricting Issues Top RPAZ Concerns The hand count and machine count for America's Audit are complete, and now we are waiting for the analysis and writing of the final. The State Senate has issued new subpoenas to both Maricopa County and Dominion, the tabulating machine vendor the County used. We are all anxiously waiting to see their response. The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission has started its first round of public hearings on new district lines for the U.S. Congress and state legislature. These hearings are the beginning of the process that will determine the all-important demographic makeup of electoral districts in our state. We've known that the Democrats would turn out at these meetings in force. But, we prepared well in advance for this critical time, and it is Republicans who are dominating in attendance at every single one of these hearings to date! We must not let up, and we need you at future hearings! You can get more information on the times and places of the meetings and learn how to testify effectively to the Commission at www.fairmapsarizona.org. Last week, we were thrilled to welcome President Trump back to Arizona at the Election Integrity Rally in Phoenix! There was a lot of excitement in the room, with over five thousand people inside and many more outside. Our State Party kept people informed with social media updates throughout the day for those who could not attend in person. Of the thousands of people at the rally, many signed up to become new precinct committeemen! Many excellent Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Arizona Governor, and other statewide offices spoke there, and we have a strong field for 2022. The energy at the rally was tremendous. We need to build on this momentum to lead to Republican victories in 2022! Always America First! Dr. Kelli Ward Chairwoman Republican Party of Arizona Biden Administration Criticized by RNC for Cuba Stance In a recently released memorandum, the Republican National Committee expressed solidarity with the Cuban people marching for freedom from the communist dictatorship that has oppressed them for the past 60 years while criticizing the Biden Administration for its disgraceful and weak position against Cuba’s communist rulers. The RNC’s comments followed the Biden Administration’s perpetuating the lie blaming the recent protests in Cuba on the pandemic when, in fact, the protests are about obtaining freedom from the brutal, oppressive communist dictatorship. The Biden Administration and the Democrat Party have both been apologists for communist rulers for decades. Cuba’s communist dictatorship is also attempting to silence opposition forces by causing internet blackouts coupled with violence and intimidation. August Hoedown Event Planned for Taylor August 28 The second annual Save the Nation Rally & Rap Concert has been planned for Saturday, August 28 at the Taylor Rodeo Grounds in Taylor, Arizona. The event will feature conservative leaders including Arizona Representative Walt Blackman, US Senate candidate Jim Lamon and Turning Point CEO Charlie Kirk. Entertainment will be provided by several groups. The day-long family festivities will start at 11:00 AM and wind up at 10:00 PM. Tickets at EVENT Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Eliminate Tax on Social Security Benefits July 27 A bill that would exclude Social Security benefits from current tax policies has been introduced by Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar, CD 4. The proposed legislation, No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021, would exclude benefits from being counted as gross annual income. Under current taxing policies, Social Security beneficiaries could see their benefits taxed up to as much as 85 percent depending on income. The Social Security Act was signed into law by Democrat President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 and American workers started paying into the fund in 1937. LD 15 Elects New Officers A slate of new officers in LD 15 was elected by LD 15 Precinct Committeemen at the organization’s monthly meeting in July following the early June resignation of the entire previous board. New LD 15 leaders are: Chairman Joe Abrahamson, First Vice-Chair Annabella Gomez, Second Vice-Chair Valerie Grosso, Secretary Monet Bacs and Treasurer Greg Westphal. The new leadership team takes office immediately. AZ Senate President Fann to Meet with Log Cabin Republicans Arizona Senate President Karen Fann will meet with Log Cabin Republicans of Phoenix to learn of the organization’s accomplishments at their second annual meeting on Saturday, August 21. The presentation will be made by the organization’s Board of Directors. RPAZ Schedules Two School Board Election Training Classes Chandler area residents considering a run for school board seats have two opportunities in August to learn the fine points about the election process from Pam Kirby, 1st Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Arizona. Attendees will learn about what it takes to be successful in campaigning plus the basics of running an election campaign. Both sessions will run between 10:00 AM and noon on Saturday, August 7 and 21 and will be held at 3800 S. Alma School Road in Chandler. The training sessions are sponsored by the RPAZ. RSVP to [email protected] Please submit information about events that your organization is hosting to Terry Babb at:  [email protected] Please include contact information in case we need additional information. Always America First! Pima County to Host Bylaws Training Class August 7  There is probably not an organization within the Party that hasn’t had a dispute over the governing bylaws. Most often these disputes stem from a misunderstanding of the provisions and can be quickly resolved. Sometimes not. The Pima County Republican Party’s upcoming Bylaws Training class will address these issues as well as other more complicated situations that may or may not be included in the organization’s governing bylaws. The class will be moderated by Nolan Reidhead, Pima County’s 1st Vice Chair. Mr. Reidhead is also a practicing attorney, a PC in LD 11 and a State Committeeman. Bylaws Training is one in the series of E-Academy classes the Pima County organizations is hosting. The bylaws class will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 AM at the Pima County headquarters, 1740 E. Ft. Lowell Road in Tucson. RSVP to [email protected] Redistricting Hearings to Conclude in August August 1 - 9  Only eight more redistricting hearings remain on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission schedule of public hearings. The goal of these meetings is to collect information from citizens about communities of interest. The final hearing is planned for Monday, August 9 in Maricopa County. Remaining scheduled hearings dates: August 1 — Gila County (Payson) August 4 — Yuma and LaPaz Counties August 5 — Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties (Nogales) August 6 — Graham and Greenlee Counties (Safford) August 7, 8 — Pima County (Tucson) August 9 — Maricopa County The Republican Party of Arizona is working with volunteers to prepare them by hosting online training before the hearings. REGISTER TO TESTIFY Opportunity: Apply to Become a RPAZ Intern  Are you looking for an opportunity to actively participate in our America First Agenda and help keep Arizona red? Consider an internship with the Republican Party of Arizona. Several intern positions are available for qualified applicants who want to become involved with the fast-paced and exciting political process in Arizona. For complete details email [email protected] Save the Date: Pinal County Plans Republican Victory Luncheon October 2  The Pinal County Republican Committee will host the Republican Victory 2022 Luncheon on Saturday, October 2 at Harrah’s AK-Chin Casino in Maricopa. Speakers include Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, Congressman Andy Biggs, Arizona National Committeeman Tyler Bowyer, former Arizona Senator Steve Smith and Dr. Kelli Ward, Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Arizona. The fundraiser starts at 11:00 AM. Full table and single reservations are available. Reservations available at [email protected] Rep. Gosar Introduces Immigration Moratorium  If Congressman Paul Gosar (CD 4) is successful, legislation he recently introduced will provide a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the U.S. The Biden Administration’s open border policy violates our federal laws by allowing hundreds of thousands of criminals into our country. Two million criminals are estimated to be allowed entry into the US this year alone. Further, the administration is using tax money to fund transportation, lodging, food plus health care for illegal aliens. LEARN MORE Conservatives Team up for "On Keeping America and Arizona Great" British conservative political commentator Katie Hopkins will team up with Arizona’s Dan Farley, President of USA Tea Party, on September 10 for an evening presentation of On Keeping America and Arizona Great. The RSVP only event will be held at the Prescott Valley Library Auditorium from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. RSVP at www.yavgop.org/events Paid for by the Republican Party of Arizona Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.azgop.com 3501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 957-7770 Update Profile | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy