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This week I unveiled my proposals to speed up the ballot tabulation process in Arizona’s elections. Under my “95/1” Plan, ninety five percent of all ballots should be tabulated by election night. In my proposal, I advocate for:
- Establish a Cut Off Date for Early Ballot Drop Offs
- Use Government Buildings to Host Polling Sites
- Eliminate Emergency Voting for Saturday and Monday Before Election Day and Allow Anyone to Utilize In-Person Voting
My ideas outlined below can significantly speed up the process. I urge Governor Hobbs to work with the Arizona Legislature to make my “95/1 Plan” a top priority in 2025. Arizona voters and election workers deserve this reform.
Mesa: Tour of EVIT
Recently, I had the opportunity to tour the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) apprenticeship programs, as well as HopeTech foster housing, a program we proudly supported with a recent investment. EVIT’s apprenticeship programs are truly inspiring, offering high school and postsecondary students hands-on training and real-world experience in various trades and professions. I was very impressed to see how these dedicated students are building strong foundations for their futures.
Mesa: A New Leaf Splash Pad Improvements
My office recently invested $108,000 of Community Solutions Funding into splash pad improvements at A New Leaf’s La Mesita Apartments for low-income individuals and families. La Mesita houses approximately 500 individuals each year who are struggling with housing insecurity, and nearly half are children and youth.
MCACC Teams with PetSmart Charities to Open New Adoption Center
My colleagues and I approved funding that will allow Maricopa County Animal Care & Control to open a new Adoption Center in Old Town, Scottsdale, beginning early 2025. This funding will go a long way to alleviate the overcrowding at the East and West shelters, move adoptable dogs into a popular and well-trafficked part of Scottsdale, and improve employee morale as they see more dogs find their forever homes.
 Animal Care: Turkey Tasters Foster Event
Big News! The Turkey Tasters Foster Event is launching this weekend. You will have the opportunity to pick up a shelter dog from Nov. 23-27 at either of our shelter locations so they can spend the long Thanksgiving weekend in a loving, comfortable home.
What to Chew in District 2
Original Blue Adobe Grill in Mesa
Don’t let the exterior of the A-frame building fool you—inside lies one of those delightful, unexpected gems you dream of discovering during your travels. The Blue Adobe owes its long-standing success and charm to its dedicated staff and loyal patrons, who create an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie unique to the “Original Blue Adobe.”
A satisfied guest once remarked, “The sophisticated traveler will always recommend the Blue Adobe Grille,” and it’s easy to see why. This is a place where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience. The standout? The perfect pairing of bold, sophisticated flavors with the iconic Hatch Red and Green Chili sauces.
144 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
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