Community News of District Events
Community News broadcasts and highlights the recent events of our tremendously active Precinct Committeemen and tireless Legislative District 12 (LD12) volunteers. If you have news where LD12 Republican members are active in the Community, send us a note using the VOLUNTEER online form.
Voter Registration Events
Voter Registration events took place at the Clik Clik Bang store and at Sharon's Flower Shop on October 5th. New voters signed up and those who were already registered received our Golden Tickets, Prop 139 cards, Vote Your Values cards, as well as miniature Trump flags and Trump pins.
CeCe’s Hope Center Night of Light Gala
CeCe's Hope Center's annual Night of Light Gala was held on Saturday, October 5th. CeCe's mission is to improve the lives and future of young women ages 18-30 who are at risk or are victims of sexual exploitation. Two of our LD12 members, Mike Rogers, PC in the Jupiter Precinct and Patty Porter, 1st Vice Chair, both leaders of our Rescuing Children Passion Project, attended the gala. The Rescuing Children project helps bring awareness to our community of the plight of the victims and survivors and the need to support organizations like CeCe's. The gala raised $134,702, which exceeded their goal of $75,000.
If you would like to get involved or donate to CeCe's, please visit their website at https://cecescenter.org/
Chris Emerson’s Meet & Greet a success
Chris Emerson and friends put on a great event for Chandler and LD12 local candidates.
Many thanks to those who helped.
Mark Stewart - Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Video
Kelly Cooper - US House Video
Debate with Christine Ellis and Joseph Yang - Chandler City Council Video
Lawrence Hudson - AZ House LD12 Video
Sharon Benson & Ed Steele - Mesa School District Video
Eloyce Gillespie - Chandler Unified School District Video
Our gratitude goes out to: Caroline Coler, Dawn Waldman, Patty Porter, Cindy Barnes, Jill Norgaard, Roger Lindquist, Kurt Gearhart, and Veronica Emerson.
2024 September LD12 meeting – PC’s Pass All Bylaws.
LD12 PCs received ballots to vote on Bylaws Amendments. Joe Neglia was present to help provide expertise.
Chairman Greg Dutton received a beautiful Trump coffee James Chaston presented the Treasurer's Report
table book to help celebrate his birthday, and to
thank him for all the hard work he puts in for our LD.
Greg presented the Technical Amendment Proposals as the first One of the Substantive Proposals was to reduce
discussion item and subsequent vote. the number of proxies from three to one.
Those wishing to express their views on the proposals, either The Hand Count team did a great job of counting the
for or against, were given one minute to do so. ballots.
Greg gave a shout out to the Candidate Signs team for One Bylaw (#2) was withdrawn by the submitter. All
doing such a fantastic job! other proposed amendments passed by a large margin.
Central AZ Water Conservation Board of Directors candidate
Lisa Pinger-Tornquist spoke about her campaign, and she
also endorsed candidates Lisa Atkins and Rudy Fischer for
the three positions.
Fourth Vice Chair Kurt Gearhart spoke about the
Precinct page on the website, and how each precinct
can add their information to it. He also pointed out the
calendar, which provides important information
about upcoming events and meetings.
LD12 mourns the loss of former Chairman Ed Pellegrino.
He and his wife Loraine worked tirelessly for the Republican
Party for many years, and we extend our deepest sympathy to
Loraine, their son David, and his family and friends.
We also mourn the loss of Precinct Committeeman Chuck
Wolfe, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife
Elaine and his family and friends.
13 Aug 24 LD12 Monthly Meeting – Bylaws Changes Posted and Candidate Support
Lobby Scenes
Bylaws will be voted on next meeting (September 10th) - Please review below or see attachments from the August meeting announcement.
Video of Sign Volunteers in July and Aug 2024
Officer Reports
The Candidate Sign Team has been working hard! Congratulations to the winners of the Primary Election!
More names of candidates who will be on the General ballot Our LD12 Mission Statement
The Del Rio PCs created postcards to distribute to their voters Get Out the Vote Strategy
Calls to Action Items
Russ Rowland - Kyrene School Board Candidate Sheri Lopez - Spoke on Ballot Measures
Link to videos
Kelly Cooper - US House Candidate Justin Heap - Maricopa County Recorder Candidate
Links to Videos
Matt Evans is running for the Mayor of Phoenix
TARS and We the People
Cathy Meyer won the raffle for the Trump firearm! Presenting it to her is 3rd Vice Chair Cindy Casaus.
Candidate Meet & Greet at Tukee’s Sports Grille draws a Large Crowd of Voters
State Representative candidate Lawrence Hudson, Congressional District 4 candidate Jerone Davison, Maricopa County Recorder candidate Don Hiatt, and Maricopa County School Superintendent Shelli Boggs, were among several candidates who met with voters at the Tukee's event on July 19th.
Rene Lopez, who is running for Arizona Corporation Commission, Justin Heap, candidate for Maricopa County Recorder, Zuhdi Jasser, candidate for Congressional District 4, Jerry Sheridan, candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff, Kelly Cooper, who is running for Congressional District 4, and Nickie Kelley, candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent, all made themselves available to answer questions from the large number of voters who attended the event.
Jason Petzke, Chevelle Frantz, and Patty Porter coordinated the event, which included inviting speakers, decorating the venue, and providing raffle prizes.
Craig Berland and Shelby Busch give LD12 a tour of MCRC Headquarters
On 28 June 2024, LD12 was invited for an open house at the new MCRC Headquarters. Craig Berland has done an outstanding job for Maricopa County and Arizona in procuring a very nice headquarters for the county Republicans with excellent facilities for candidates, large briefings, communications and even a Trump Store! If you haven't seen it, stop by and check it out at 7030 W Oakland ste. 101, Chandler AZ (near Chandler and 56th Street - see photo collage below).
June Meeting Highlights Primary Candidates
Gina Godbehere, candidate for Maricopa County Attorney, was one of the speakers at the June meeting. She described the importance of the position, the many things it entails, and the reasons she is running. You can learn about Gina and her campaign at https://ginaforjustice.com/.
Mark Stewart, candidate for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, spoke about his experience as a member of the Chandler City Council, and he shared the issues that he will address as a Supervisor in District 1. Please visit Mark's website to learn more about his campaign at https://markstewartaz.com/.
Another candidate who spoke at the meeting is Jerone Davis, who is running for the seat in Congressional District 4. His website is https://jeroneforcongress.com/about/
Don Hiatt spoke to us about his campaign and his qualifications as a candidate for Maricopa County Recorder. Please visit his website at https://www.donhiatt4recorder.com/.
Cara Vicini is running for State Senator and she told us why she is running and she described her stance on several issues. Please visit Cara's website at https://vote4vicini.com/.
LD12 Volunteers – Great Job with 2024 Campaign Signs!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
We all appreciate your hard work posting Candidate signs!
Great turnout for LD12’s GOTV at MCRC HQ on Saturday, 1 June
Patty Porter updates PC's and volunteers at MCRC HQ Saturday morning.
GOTV - Get Out The Vote!
Patty Porter, LD12 First Vice Chair, said the turnout was fantastic at the MCRC headquarters building for the 2024 GOTV planning meeting. Next weekend on the 9th, they plan to have a stuffing "party" at MCRC HQ to prepare campaign literature for distribution.
May Meeting at the New MCRC Building
Our May meeting was held at the new MCRC building, where one of the agenda items was to elect our new Treasurer, James Chaston. Gary Johnson served us well during his term as Treasurer and we are very grateful for his service.
Our Tally team counted the ballots by hand and did so in a timely and efficient manner.
MCRC Chairman Craig Berland explained how we were able to get the new building, acknowledging that God had His hand in making it happen.
Links to Speakers
State Delegate Meeting Success
Arizona State Delegate Convention
27 April 2024
Although we are still waiting the official results, grass root candidates appeared to fair well. Arizona Republican's will support Donald Trump's nomination at this Summer's National Convention in Milwaukee.
Our National Delegates
The team shot could’ve easily been 200 people but many were still in hand count and a hundred had left already by the time we could round up a few for the group shot.
Rescuing Children – 5 April 2024 Presentation
Host Michael Rogers presented four courageous women working different organizations supporting victims of human trafficking. Their outstanding presentations described first hand the lack of the public's ability to recognize this crime and its proximity to each of us. Through their non-profits they provide different levels of support for those that have escaped the world of human trafficking as well as education in public recognition identifying signs of trafficked individuals. Their stories are eye opening and deserve everyone's attention. The realization that this problem could be closer to your family than you think highlights the need for greater public education as well as legislation helping victims and eliminating this evil that has been allowed to fester in our society.
