The Fountain Hills Democratic Club held its August meeting on August 9 with a capacity and enthusiastic crowd crowd attending. After socializing over pizza and soft drinks, the attendees were informed and motivated by a roster of inspiring speakers. Roberta Miller, candidate for Clerk of Maricopa Superior Court, was most informative about the role and importance of that office, explaining that the Clerk has the responsibility of overseeing retribution payments, among other duties, and how that system has been failing citizens thus far and needs better management.

Miguel Medrano, Executive Director of the Maricopa County Democratic Committee, updated us on the progress that the Committee has made in recruiting and supporting an excellent slate of candidates countywide. Miguel was an inspiring speaker who encouraged all present to get involved in helping to elect these outstanding Democratic candidates.

Local candidates Ginny Dickey for mayor, Alan Magazine and Sharron Grzybowski for Town Council gave updates on their campaigns, encouraged volunteers and thanked the audience for its help thus far during the campaign.

Kelley Fryer, a Democratic candidate for Governor concluded the evening with an impassioned talk about the changes that need to be made in our state government, offering solutions to the many problems the state is facing in education, prison reform, tax reform, water and land conservation and healthcare. Her talk was followed by a q and a in which Ms Fryer further identified her plans to improve the quality of life for all residents of the great state of Arizona.

The Fountain Hills Democratic Club is proud to be having its one year anniversary at the September 13 meeting and the board is busy planning special treats for that meeting. Details will be forthcoming but be sure to save the date for this celebration of our successful first year and a preview of the year to come.