Alphie Smith Melissa del Bosque spoke at the Jan. 18 monthly meeting of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC). She is a longtime border journalist based in Tucson and co-founder with Todd Miller of The Border Chronicle. The Border Chronicle is an online newsletter that reports on the U.S.-Mexican border with in-depth analysis. Bosque…
Alphie Smith Twelve members of the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) met at 8 a.m. on Oct. 24 to put on safety vests and gloves. They proceeded to Old Nogales Highway and cleaned up their designated mile stretch of the highway. The club has been doing this since March 3, 2021, after being given…
Alphie Smith and Lois Connell The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) held their monthly meeting in the Kino Conference Center on Oct. 12. It was the last meeting before the General Election on Nov. 5. A large crowd with many new attendees gathered to hear a discussion of Arizona Propositions that will be on…
Lois Connell and Alphie Smith Yard Signs The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) is selling yard signs in support of Democratic candidates and their positions on various issues. If you are interested in purchasing a sign or two, contact John Murphy at serpentresearch@gmail.com or call him at 520-300-5771. Candidate Forum On Sept. 21 DCQC…
Lois Connell and Alphie Smith House Party for Kirsten Engel On Aug. 11 Kathie and John Murphy hosted a house party and fundraiser for Kirsten Engel, candidate for U.S. Congress in Congressional District 6. Ms. Engel was accompanied by Congressman Ted Lieu of California who is co-chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House of…
Lois Connell and Alphie Smith On Aug. 17 the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) hosted a program at the Kino Center for Brian Johnson, candidate for Pima County Treasurer, and Gabriella Cazares-Kelly, incumbent candidate for Pima County Recorder. Mr. Johnson brings 14 years of experience working in county governmental offices. He gave a detailed…
Alphie Smith Jonathon Hill and Joshua Polacheck spoke at the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) monthly meeting on July 20 in the Kino Center. They are running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Arizona is holding a state-wide election for three of five seats on the Corporation Commission on Nov. 5, 2024. The other Democratic…
Lois Connell and Alphie Smith Women In Blue Luncheon On May 23 women in the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) participated in the Women In Blue Luncheon. The group allows like-minded women to gather in a neutral setting. The guest speaker was Mr. Soniran Soyannwo, organizing director for the Engel for Arizona campaign. He…
Alphie Smith Mike Jette is running for Pima County Attorney in the Democratic Primary. He spoke before the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) at their monthly program on May 18 in the Kino Center. Jette is challenging Laura Conover, the current Pima County Attorney. Both will be on the ballot in the Democratic Party…
Marybeth Bates The Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) thanks all of our Quail Creek neighbors for your overwhelming support and generosity. From Jan. 5 through 20, donations of 1,000 pounds of non-perishables and checks totaling over $2,000 were deposited at the home of club member Jeanne Buell. It was decided to include the Good Shepherd…