Fountain Hills residents gathered in the downtown area Thursday, May 1, for a May Day protest to express their “disenchantment” with government at all levels, part of a national endeavour seeing similar demonstrations pop up across the country. “This is how we let those in power know that they are not representing all of us and invite them to right the ship – or we will elect a new captain and crew,” said Ginny Dickey, former Fountain Hills mayor in a statement provided by organizers.
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
Protest organizers say a head count showed more than 200 turned out carrying signs along Saguaro Boulevard adjacent to Fountain Park.
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
Against the backdrop of the fountain in the morning sun, a handful of the May Day protestors march along Saguaro Boulevard.
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
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May Day protest in Fountain Hills draws hundreds
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
Fountain Hills residents gathered in the downtown area Thursday, May 1, for a May Day protest to express their “disenchantment” with government at all levels, part of a national endeavour seeing similar demonstrations pop up across the country. “This is how we let those in power know that they are not representing all of us and invite them to right the ship – or we will elect a new captain and crew,” said Ginny Dickey, former Fountain Hills mayor in a statement provided by organizers.
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
Protest organizers say a head count showed more than 200 turned out carrying signs along Saguaro Boulevard adjacent to Fountain Park.
(Photo courtesy of Cindy Couture)
Against the backdrop of the fountain in the morning sun, a handful of the May Day protestors march along Saguaro Boulevard.
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