The Grand Democrat Spring 2010 The Grand Democrat From the President: For the Grand Democrats, it's been a good year. The Surprise Club is alive and kicking. A new club has been begun in the Arrowhead area. We have almost all our Precinct President: Larry Levinson committeeman slots filled. Our campaigns to support veterans [email protected] have been successful with over $3000 donated since we began. 623 594 0010 Our program to volunteer at Thompson Ranch School has worked well with over 10 members volunteering time and effort Vice-President: Jim and expertise there. Our Adopt-a-Street program has served Chrest our community well. We continue to offer great programs and [email protected] great speakers. 623 556 4522 Nationally, itʼs been an interesting year. After a great deal of Treasurer: Harriet Kahn difficulty and many missteps, we finally got some health care [email protected] reform passed. Perhaps, not everything we wanted, but good 623 433 8909 enough for this year. Let's hope that we start to see some improvements next year. Secretary: Jonita Bigelow [email protected] On the other hand, we have the situation with the national 623 256 6093 republican party which refuses to work with the President. When they win an election it is as it is supposed to be. When Members-at-Large we do, they find all sorts of reasons not to work with the Administration or their fellow members of Congress. It is Barry Bridges incredibly dangerous to play the game of claiming the President [email protected] is illegitimate just as they did to Bill Clinton. We won. Get over 623-556-2084 it. Bill Miller But really, the situation in Washington pales beside the one right [email protected] here in Arizona. We have a republican dominated legislature 623-975-2163 and Governor so ideological that they are destroying the fabric of Arizona. While it is true that we have a financial crisis in the Barbara Nelson State, the republicans have always chosen the worst option, the [email protected] most ideologically driven option, the one that seems to hurt the 623 556 0415 people the most. Note: All announced LD-4 Enough is enough. We must work hard this year to elect and CD-2 and State-wide Democrats statewide and in the West Valley. It won't be easy. Democratic candidates But if we work together and work smartly, it can be done. It were asked to participate. must be done. Respondent's statements are unedited. Take care. Larry Grand Democrats 1 www.granddems.org The Grand Democrat Spring 2010 Sue Dolphin-AZ State Senate- Every volunteer who knocks on a door, LD-4 makes a phone call to voters, or tells a friend about Dolphin for Senate is not just a part of the campaign but will play a role in improving our state for this and future generations. Karina Guerrero: Arizona House of Representatives, LD- 4. My name is Sue Dolphin and I want to be your next State Senator. Arizona is on the wrong track because of failed leadership and wrong priorities. Our state is in a budget deficit, too many Arizonans are out of work, and the education system is near the bottom. I will bring an independent voice and Real Leadership to the Senate in order Arizona is in trouble. In the past two to create bipartisan solutions to the years, weʼve seen our stateʼs job creation problems that are affecting our state. drop from second in the nation to second- The legislature must close the to-last. Weʼve seen Arizona school corporate tax loopholes and reduce budgets slashed and essential social wasteful spending while developing a services face extinction. balanced budget that is not originated in politics, but based on what is best Our politicians have failed us. Instead of for the future of Arizona. I will provide serving their public, theyʼve fallen victim to leadership to create jobs, specifically their own greed, neglected positions in renewable energy. This responsibilities, and jeopardized Arizonaʼs will put Arizonans to work in high security. This is nothing short of immoral. paying jobs that canʼt be outsourced. Where are the role models for our The state education system needs children? Where is the publicʼs voice? improvement at all levels. Our children are the future of this state and Failed leadership ruled by the wrong they should have every tool and priorities means itʼs time for a change. We resource available to ensure success need to help middle class families. Now, is obtainable. more than ever before, we need a strong voice in Arizona, a voice that we can trust. If you would like to be a part of Karina wants to be that voice. bringing Real Leadership back to the Senate, please visit Karina Guerrero is an Arizona small www.dolphinforsenate.org and contact business owner, a mother of four, and a the campaign. student. She takes pride in serving her public, and will put her expertise in business, education, and finance to use in a legislature that has become distanced from its constituents. Grand Democrats 2 www.granddems.org The Grand Democrat Spring 2010 While in office, Karina will work to solve Arizona Water Conservation District in the budget crisis, improve the education of November 2010. Arizonaʼs children, and create sustainable Kazmi, 59, is a manager of engineering jobs with new energies like solar and wind design at the State government, and a power. Sheʼll make sure that all Arizonans professor at the Phoenix Engineering have access to affordable health care, College. because itʼs wrong to take away Seeing no professional engineer on the healthcare from children and seniors while CAWCD board, he said, "At a time when giving tax breaks to corporations and the innovative engineering solutions are wealthy. becoming more critical in the arid West, Arizona needs the expertise I can offer. I Letʼs restore the quality of life in Arizona, respect the intentions of the current board and solidify this great stateʼs legacy for members, but we need professionals to generations to come. Letʼs build a provide vision and overseeing." stronger Arizona together. "There is not a Democratic way or a Republican way of delivering and conserving water. Its just the right way”, Kazmi stated. Tickets on Sale Now for Grand Dems In his three decades of work in Arizona, “Broadway and More” he has been responsible for strategic Music, Drama & Silent Auction planning, quality construction design, Sunday, April 25th from 3-6PM budgets and safety projects. He also Ticket Donations $25/person instructs consultants, contractors and project managers to handle major Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts infrastructures. Contact Catherine Andrews At 623-256-6038 [email protected] Kazmi's agriculturist ancestors are from Central India. He immigrated to the United States in the 70s, was educated at Kansas State University and trained at Arif Kazmi-Central AZ Water Fort Riley Kansas. Moving to Arizona in Conservation District the early 1980's, he began his professional career with a PH.D and a professional engineer's license. He also has a wide variety of community, political, and volunteer experience. Kazmi is an elected Director of the Board of the State Credit Union, President AZ Asian Americans, Area governor Toastmasters International, Human Relations Chairperson and Master Watershed Steward of Arizona. Promising to bring engineering expertise Save the date--Saturday, Oct. 2, to solve Arizona 's water issues, long time 9:00 AM-12N--Major Northwest Chandler resident and professional Valley rally for Democratic engineer Arif Kazmi will run for the Central candidates Grand Democrats 3 www.granddems.org The Grand Democrat Spring 2010 Manuel Cruz- Arizona State Mine $5 contributions, petition signatures and Inspector your vote. Please visit him on the web at http://www.cruzforarizona.com. Andre Cherny-State Treasurer Manuel Cruz, is the Democratic candidate for Arizona State Mine Inspector, He has fifteen years experience as a Miner Explosives Engineer, and Safety Director. He has worked in mines all over Arizona as well as New Mexico, Nevada, New York and New England. His mission is to increase mine safety while implementing new safety programs. He intends to make all abandoned mines a State Treasurer candidate Andrei Cherny prime priority for permanent closing using has been a leader on the issues cost cutting, innovative and confronting Arizona's economy in the 21st environmentally friendly methods. century. Over the course of his career, he His expertise and knowledge of the mines has been an Arizona criminal prosecutor, make him a prime candidate for Arizona a senior White House aide, a nationally- State Mine Inspector. recognized economic policy expert, and a business consultant to some of America's Manuel Cruz is a fourth generation top companies. Arizona native. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, As State Treasurer, he'll work to create Arizona. He was a sous chef at Avanti's in new jobs in areas such as high-tech and Scottsdale in the 80's and later owned and biotech, rebuild fiscal responsibility, operated his own restaurant. reform state government, and help make Arizona "the Solar State" -- a national He moved to Connecticut in the early 90's leader in solar energy jobs. to become an Explosives Engineer where he graduated from the Andrei has dedicated himself to public Austin Powder Blasting Academy. service. Until 2009, he served as an He moved back to Arizona and continued Arizona state prosecutor achieving a his career as an Explosives Engineer. Mr. 100% conviction rate in dozens of cases Cruz, his wife, and four against corporate crooks and other fraud of their five children reside in Glendale, artists involving multi-million dollar Arizona.