Entries Tagged as 'South Tucson Politics'

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Election News From the Other Communities in the Pima County Firmament

Some interesting results in municipal elections aound the county yesterday. In Marana, Herb Kai, as expected, had a commanding victory with 64% of the votes cast so he avoids a runoff. Results further down get a bit more murky. At first it may look like Patty Comerford was elected last night without having to worry [...]

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Yep, That Time Already…

I spotted a sign for Pete Tadeo and Charlie Salaz today, which means that it is once again time for South Tucson elections.
For those who don’t know, like Tucson, South Tucson has its elections in odd numbered years, ‘cept their council elections are in the Spring. For years the elections were partisan, but they are [...]

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

For the Chichimecs

I haven’t said anything about Proposition 401, a proposition that will only be on the ballot in South Tucson. It would put severe restictions on dog racing. Since it affects such a small area, it is seen as an attack on one business, Tucson Greyhound Park.
I’m torn about this one. I am not a fan of [...]

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

Election Results from Marana, South Tucson

It looks like the “open government” slate failed to win in South Tucson, with long time South Tucson Councilmember John Garcia capturing 18.1% of the vote, Mayor Jennifer Eckstrom and Mary Soltero (wife of Senator Victor Soltero and mother of current Councilmember Román Soltero) each getting 17.2% and Councilmember Miguel Rojas recieving 15.2%. None of [...]

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

South Tucson Primary Day

Today is the primary for South Tucson’s City Council election. Well, really, it is the day of election in South Tucson, since the Republicans are running no candidates (you would be hard pressed to find one in this square mile city). South Tucson, by the way, is one of only two cities in the state [...]

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