The N.W. Tucson Tea Party, a group of grassroots activists, is being formed to draw together independents, moderates, conservatives, and libertarians in Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina and Saddlebrook. Its mission is to restore and preserve our nation’s political heritage and to select and support approved candidates at the local, state, and national levels to win elections in 2014 and 2016.

For four years, students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix have worked toward "Match Day" – the day they learn where they will spend the next several years as resident-physicians, a major step in building a medical career.

I commend Linda Thomas’ contention that high expectations most often lead to high 

The opinions against David Safier and the partisan column by Senator Al Melvin show how much work must be done to restore our State to a Democratic form of government, a Republic, a government of, by and for the majority of the people. That is what David Safier was celebrating.  I am at a loss to identify anything Senator Al Melvin has voted for to help Pima County residents.  He is proud to carry out the agenda of his Republican friends in Phoenix.  We voted for a tax increase to be used for education.  Melvin voted to put the money in the General Fund. When Melvin talks of schools, he is talking about private schools, which can be owned by individuals for a profit.  It they fail, the owner can keep all the school capital assets paid for by tax monies.  Melvin also voted to deny Pima County its share for the Regional Transportation Authority money and to allow the recall of the Rio Nuevo development funds. Using his “hit woman”, Terry Proud, Melvin so intimidated the Redistricting Board, that he assured his re-election by getting an 11 to 16 point advantage against other candidates for his job. 

Discover the colors, fascinating artwork and sounds of Italy during the last MasterWorks of the season with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 8.

Tax season is well under way, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching. However, because of changes to tax code this year, it is estimated that of the more than 2.8 million expected to file in Arizona, more than 259,000 of them will request an extension.

Marana will hold its first all-ballot-by-mail election beginning with the March 12 primary. The Pima County Recorder’s Office will send ballots by first-class mail to all registered voters beginning Feb. 14. Signatures on all returned ballots are verified by the County Recorder’s staff, which has at least 10 years of experience with verification and is trained by a forensic document examiner every two years.

Sandy Hook memorial

While the Town of Oro Valley will retain all current council members until at least June of next year, the Town of Marana will have a busy election season come March, when four incumbents and two challengers will compete to earn a seat on council. 

I would like to respond to an ad that has been running for a number of weeks. Ann Kirkpatrick has been running the same three sentence add that I as a voter in this district would like to respond to and question. It begins by boldly saying that “it’s time to put aside partisan politics.” Really? Consider that she was first elected in 2008 to a Nancy Pelolsi led US House. There was no bipartisanship attempted when Kirkpatrick voted for the Affordable Care Act(Obamacare). It seems to be hypocritical to want to put aside partisan politics when you would then be in the minority. 

“Becky’s New Car” being shown

An UnAmerican thing to say

Thelma Grimes’ recent editorial (Oct. 10 edition) “Thoughts on Candidates” deserves a response. Apparently Thelma does not like my debating style or the questions that I ask of my opponent. Rather than tell you I believe Thelma is biased I would ask you to listen to the Buckmaster debate she refers to? Then you can decide if I’m “hulk angry” or simply a passionate debater asking the tough questions.  The podcast of the debate is posted on the Bill Buckmaster website at, http://www.buckmastershow.com.  

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild recently announced his endorsement of Jo Holt, Democratic candidate for the AZ State Senate in District 11. Of Holt, Mayor Rothschild said: “Jo Holt is exactly what our state legislature needs. A retired research scientist, Jo knows how to solve problems, stick to a budget and produce results. She is a pragmatist who will represent the people of her district regardless of their political affiliation. ”

What are Constables and a Justice of the Peace:

In Regards to Al Melvin’s tirade on Democrats

There are some important decisions facing voters come the Nov. 6 General Election, and one big race earning a lot of attention in the Northwest is between Democrat Nancy Young Wright, and Republican candidate Ally Miller who are seeking to replace Ann Day in District 1 of the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission will host a debate for House of Representative and Senate candidates in Legislative District 9 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. The debate will be at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus located at 1255 N. Stone Avenue in Tucson.    

ALOHA is important

After running unopposed in the primary election, Democrat Nancy Young Wright will look to defeat Republican candidate Ally Miller in the General Election for a seat for Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 1.

The Sun City Oro Valley Government Affairs Committee is holding a forum involving candidates for Pima County Board of Supervisors District 1 candidates, which includes Republican Ally Miller and Democrat Nancy Young Wright.

The Sun City Oro Valley Government Affairs Committee is holding a forum involving candidates for the Arizona State House and Senate, District 11.

Democrat Nancy Young Wright received the nod of approval from former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt on Wednesday.