M.C. Nelson AZ-06 Congressional Candidate JoAnna Mendoza will come to the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Sol Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for a town hall open to all residents to discuss Social Security, Medicare, and other issues affecting seniors in Arizona. She will be joined by John Bowser from Social Security Works. Stay tuned for the…
Tag: Democratic Club
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
SaddleBrooke Ranch Democrats Host May Day Collaboration and Dinner
M.C. Nelson On May 1, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Democrats hosted a May Day Collaboration and Dinner. Close to 150 people were in attendance and we celebrated International Workers’ Day in commemoration for the labor movement of the working class that originated back to 1886 in support of the 8 hours workday. We heard from CD6…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosts Local Arizona Candidates
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Edgar Soto, candidate for Arizona State Senate. Edgar has lived his whole life in Southern Arizona; his family lived in Pima County since before the region was part of the USA. He is a Marine Corps veteran. He spent the last 27 years at Pima Community College…
Clubs & Classes, April 2026
Ranch Democratic Club Hosts Candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates—both are running to ensure “rubber stamp” utility increases aren’t occurring. Clara Pratte built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and a mom to two boys. She is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to…
Clubs & Classes, March 2026
SBR Democrats Host Pinal County Supervisor Jeffrey McClure
M.C. Nelson Jeff McClure, on his sixth year on the Pinal County Board of Supervisors and currently chairman of the Board, came to tell us about what’s happening in Pinal County. He discussed items such as how Pinal County is the sixth–largest growing community in the United States. Housing permits are up as well as…
January 2026, Clubs & Classes
Ranch Democrats Hosted Important Water Lecture and Food Drive
M.C. Nelson SaddleBrooke Ranch Democrats invited Arizona Senate Democratic Leader Priya Sundareshan from Tucson’s Legislative District 18 to review the state of water locally and in Arizona. Priya, a Tucson native, has taught natural resource law at the University of Arizona and previously advocated for sustainable resource management with the Environmental Defense Fund. She holds…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democrats Hosted Two Guest Speakers at the October Meeting
M.C. Nelson We were fortunate to hear from Brian Matlock, a mechanical engineer working for multiple companies and running for Arizona State Mining Inspector. He’s worked for many mining companies across many states and has years of experience. He spoke about the need for safety for the workers (which ultimately leads to safety of the…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosted Visit from Local Immigration Attorney
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Democratic Club hosted a visit by Maurice “Mo” Goldman, Oro Valley resident and Tucson Attorney who specializes in legal immigration. He gave updates of what is happening locally and nationally regarding immigration. He is working with clients who started the process years ago (explaining to us how long the…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Professor Michael Dues
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted a visit by Professor Michael Dues. Michael taught argumentation, conflict management, and organizational communication in the Department of Communication at the University of Arizona. He was also the debate coach at Sacramento State College. He gave a great lecture on current political communications and styles of messaging.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Democratic Club Hosted Visit by Common Defense
M.C. Nelson The Democratic Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted a visit by Common Defense—the largest grassroots membership organization of progressive veterans standing up for our communities against the rising ride of racism, hate, and violence. They vow to organize together against those who seek to divide us so systems can not be rigged for economic…