Gillian Driscoll 2024 is an important year for voting. November brings the election, and all citizens need to be informed about their local as well as national candidates. The PebbleCreek Democratic Club usually ends their season with the last meeting in May as many residents leave for cooler climes. However, in this important year, the…
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June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club May Meeting Hosted Candidates for Goodyear City Council
Gillian Driscoll At the May 1 meeting of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club, members heard six candidates for Goodyear City Council express their visions for the city and comment on issues. Candidates attending included Dr. Anglie Amarillas, a doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, former vice president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and a single…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Enjoys Socializing at Sunrise Park
After some unseasonably cool weather, April 6 turned out sunny and perfect for a gathering at Sunrise Park! Around 40 seasoned and new PebbleCreek Democratic Club members gathered in the balmy temperatures to enjoy good company, food, and fun at the park. The festivities began with mingling and conversation and continued with the consumption of…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosts Ruben Gallego at April Meeting
Three hundred people filled the Tuscany Falls Ballroom on April 3 to welcome Rep. Ruben Gallego to the PebbleCreek Democratic Club. Rep. Gallego is running for the Senate seat left vacant by Senator Kyrsten Sinema and will run against Republican candidate, Kari Lake. Raised by a single mother, he worked in a meat packing plant…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Meeting in March Welcomed Candidates
Gillian Driscoll The PebbleCreek Democratic Club held their monthly meeting on March 7. There was an excellent turnout of members and guests to hear and appreciate candidates for office in the November election. The evening was filled with speeches from candidates seeking to be on the ballot in November. In Arizona, candidates must receive a…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
Democratic Club to Host U.S. Senate Candidate Ruben Gallego
The PebbleCreek Democratic Club is pleased to host Representative Ruben Gallego at their April meeting. Representative Gallego is the son of Hispanic immigrants and a veteran of the Marines. He has represented Arizona’s Congressional District 3 in Congress since 2014. He is a graduate of Harvard University. Prior to running for the Senate, Representative Gallego…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Welcomed Ballot Initiatives Speakers
Gillian Driscoll At their February meeting, the Pebblecreek Democratic Club welcomed speakers to inform members about two important issues that they hope will gain enough signatures to be on the ballot at the November General Election. Members heard speeches from Larry Thomas about the proposed Arizona Abortion Access Act and from Paul Johnson on the…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Members Spring into Action
Gillian Driscoll It’s spring, a favorite time of year for many when the world and nature wakes up and winter is in the rear view mirror. Here in Arizona the PebbleCreek (PC) Democratic Club and its members are welcoming spring by “springing” into action. It’s an Election Year and there is much to do. Whatever…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Welcomed Maricopa County Elections Director
Maricopa County Elections Director Scott Jarret was the guest speaker at the December meeting of the PebbleCreek Democratic Club. Director Jarret has many years’ experience with Maricopa County and is a four-year veteran of the Coast Guard. He is a graduate of Arizona State University. Now that we are in an election year, club members…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Welcomes Two Initiative Speakers to February Meeting
Two crucial and important issues for the upcoming general election in November are abortion access and fair elections. In February the PebbleCreek Democratic Club welcomes speakers from two organizations pursuing these two goals. Information about issues pertinent to how we might cast our votes is paramount. Members are keen to be educated on these two…