J. Kirk Brown Up to $1 billion a year of Arizona taxpayers’ money is now being paid to wealthy Arizona families who were already able to afford paying for their children’s education in private schools before the Arizona school voucher program was enacted. That is a billion dollars a year that is no longer available…
J. Kirk Brown On March 5, PebbleCreek Democratic Club member Polly Wimberly donated a laboratory-quality microscope she owned to the Agua Fria High School Science Department. “I wanted this microscope to be put to a good use, and I wanted to support science education in Arizona’s public schools. I strongly believe in quality public education…
J. Kirk Brown At its March meeting, the PebbleCreek Democratic Club was addressed by a number of Democratic candidates running for local elective offices. Dani Sterbinsky is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 9. Dani is a U.S. Navy veteran and has a Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. “People want…
Nancy Viano Friendship, conversation, and breakfast make for a great way to start a weekend for some PebbleCreek Democratic Club members and friends. The Saturday Breakfast Group is an opportunity to meet with like-minded people and share ideas and experiences on a variety of topics including travel, food, entertainment, life experiences, social issues, and more.…
J. Kirk Brown An institution that was intended to be a guard dog protecting the interests of Arizona utility customers has become a lap dog for the utility industry it was intended to regulate. That was the message delivered at the Feb. 4 meeting of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club by two candidates running for positions…
J. Kirk Brown At its Jan. 7 meeting approximately 150 members of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club were addressed by Nick Mansour, a Democrat running to be Arizona’s next State Treasurer. Arizona’s Treasurer oversees more than $31 billion in assets, including $8.7 billion in education endowment funds. Mansour is a native of Tucson, Ariz., and has…
Put on your dancing shoes and your wildest, most colorful costume for the 6th Annual PebbleCreek Democratic Club Mardi Gras dinner/dance on Friday, Feb. 6 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. The party is open to all PebbleCreek residents and we would love to have you join us for an evening of fun. After a fine…
Gillian Driscoll This year veteran members of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club formed a Veterans Service Committee. Their mission is to provide service and support to both the club and our community. Since its inception, the Service Committee has been engaged in several service projects. One of their main aims is to support children in need…
Gillian Driscoll The PebbleCreek Democratic Club welcomed Charlene Fernandez, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, to their November meeting. Ms. Fernandez has an extensive political background and brings much experience to the Party. She served in the Arizona House from 2014 to 2021 and was the Democratic Leader from 2019 until 2021 when she left…
Maureen McCann The PebbleCreek Democratic Club is in full swing with an active calendar of meetings, community involvement, and activities going forward into 2026. The Veterans Service Committee of the club has been particularly active this fall, seeking opportunities to serve in the West Valley and beyond. After the success of their school supplies drive,…