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Michaels, Estes Interview – Podacast November 25, 2019
A Balanced Approach To Development. Democratic Perspective welcomes the first-ever Democratic candidate for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, Donna Michaels, and one of her supporters, Steve Estes, director of Verde Valley Land Preservation. Michaels is running for the county’s 3rd … Continue reading
Klymenko, Upp Interview – Podcast October 14, 2019
Exploring One Of The Nation’s Great Centers For Art. Democratic Perspective welcomes Kelli Klymenko and Mike Upp to discuss the abundance of art-related activities in Sedona, Arizona. Upp talks about the latest edition of Sedona Open Studios which is scheduled … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Community, Interviews, Tourism
Tagged Sedona Arts Center, Sedona Open Studios
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Haddow Interview – Podcast September 30, 2019
Defending Local Democracy. Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Kim Haddow, director of the non-partisan Local Solutions Support Center. She recently spoke to AZ League of Cities and Towns about pre-emption – the act of state legislatures … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Citizens United, Community, Dark Money, Democratic Governance, Environmental Issues, Government, Interviews, Local Politics, Minimum Wage, National Politics
Tagged ALEC, Premption, State Legislatures
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Segner Interview – Podcast September 23, 2019
Political Issues From A Business Viewpoint. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome businessman, hotelier, activist and Democratic Perspective contributor Steve Segner to discuss a variety of questions and issues ranging from international trade to housing in Sedona. Why has … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Business, Capitalism, Community, Community Activism, Education, Education Policy, Foreign Affairs, Housing, Income Inequality, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Local Politics, Military Policy, National Politics, Political Polarization, Tourism
Tagged Sedona
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Dixon, Ruby Interviews – Podcast September 2, 2019
A Political Convergence Of Events In Prescott, Arizona. Democratic Perspective host, Mike Cosentino, welcomes Rosemary Dixon, President of Prescott Indivisible, and Jay Ruby, events chair of Yavapai Democrats, to discuss upcoming events for the weekend of September 20-22. The centerpiece … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Climate Change, Community, Compassion, Cultural Change, Cultural Diversity, Global Warming, Interviews, Local Politics, Native American Issues, Political Clubs, Political Polarization, Race and Class, Racial Discrimination, Racism
Tagged Arizona Democrats, Climate Crisis, Indivisible, Yavapai Democrats
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Jablow and Segner Interview – Podcast August 12, 2019
Overtourism – Destroying The Places We Love Most. The combination of the younger experiential generation and short-term rentals is placing increasing stress on tourist destinations around the world. Democratic Perspective welcomes City Councilman Scott Jablow and President of the Lodging Council, … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Economy, Arizona Politics, Community, Democratic Governance, Demographic Trends, Development, Environmental Issues, Government, Interviews, Local Politics, Taxation, Tourism
Tagged AZ State Legislature, Governor Doug Ducey, Ideologues, Rep. Bob Thorpe, Sedona, Short-term Rentals
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Dunton, Segner, Strauch Interview – Podcast July 15, 2019
Paradise Lost. Sedona has long been considered one of America’s most beautiful places. But it is now endangered by short-term rentals, the Arizona legislature and the so-called sharing economy. It’s a phenomenon that is affecting other vacation destinations. But the … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Community Activism, De-regulation, Development, Government, Housing, Interviews, Local Politics
Tagged Airbnb, AZ Legislature, Local Control, Sedona, Sharing Economy, Short-term Rentals
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Moriarty Interview – Podcast July 8, 2019
The Impact Of Short-Term Vacation Rentals. Democratic Perspective welcomes Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarty to discuss the impact of vacation rentals on her city. Almost every destination city is having problems with the trend, which has evolved from the small scale … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Development, Government, Housing, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Policy, Sharing Economy, Taxation
Tagged Local Control, Sharing Economy, Short-term Rentals, Vacation Destinations
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French Interview – Podcast July 1, 2019
Reporting For Duty In The Arizona Senate. Democratic Perspective welcomes Felicia French, retired Army Colonel, Afghan War veteran, medical evacuation helicopter pilot, registered nurse and, now candidate for AZ State Senate from LD-6. French believes her public service has prepared … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Climate Change, Community, Continuing Education, Democratic Governance, Education, Education Funding, Elections, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Government, Health Care, Health Care Policy, Infrastructure Investment, Interviews, Local Politics, Public Education, Public Health Policy, Public Service, Renewable Energy, Small Business, Underemployment, Veterans' Issues
Tagged AZ LD6, AZ Legislative District 6, AZ Legislature, AZ State Senate, Felicia French
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Babbott Interview – Podcast June 17, 2019
Can An Independent Win In Arizona? Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino, welcome Art Babbott who is running to represent LD 6 in the Arizona State Legislature. As an independent, he’s aware of the difficult task he’s facing … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Politics, Community, Constitutional Issues, Democratic Governance, Education, Education Funding, Elections, Fiscal Policy, Government, Interviews, LIberals and Conservatives, Local Politics, Mental Health Programs, Political Candidacy, Political Contributions, Political Parties, Political Polarization, Public Accountability, Tax and Investment Policy
Tagged Arizona Legislature, AZ LD6
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