Category Archives: Education Funding

Babbott Interview – Podcast June 17, 2019

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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McClelland, Deardon Interview – Podcast May 27, 2019

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Providing Quality Education In A Challenging Environment. Democratic Perspective welcomes Karen McClelland, the longest-serving member of the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School Board, and Dennis Deardon, the school district’s new superintendent. Along with co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, they discuss … Continue reading →

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Chevalier Interview – Podcast April 22, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Future Of Yavapai College In The Verde Valley. Democratic Perspective, once again, takes up the disparity in post-secondary education opportunities between the east and west sides of Yavapai County by welcoming Paul Chevalier, Verde Valley representative of the Yavapai … Continue reading →

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Kinsella, Ploog, Nichols Interviews – Podcast January 14, 2019

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Marching for Change. Mike Cosentino welcomes Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog to discuss the 3rd Annual Women’s March and the changes they hope to create. Since last year’s Women’s March, much has changed. For example, women have been elected to … Continue reading →

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Abboud and Kinsella Interviews – Podcast October 29, 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Good Choices Are All Over The Ballot In Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Deedra Abboud and Kathy Kinsella to discuss the candidates and ballot initiatives for the upcoming midterm election. Deedra, you may remember, was … Continue reading →

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Harris And Chevalier Interviews – Podcast October 1, 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Candidates for Yavapai College District Governing Board. After reminding listeners to register to vote before October 9, Democratic Perspective co-hosts, Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, welcome Dr. Connie Harris and Paul Chevalier to talk about creating equitable access and financial … Continue reading →

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Rutherford, Kinsella, Hake Interview – Podcast September 10, 2018

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

The Nitty Gritty of Politics. After a brief technical delay, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome Cathy Rutherford, Kathy Kinsella and John Hake from Democrats of the Red Rocks in Sedona, Arizona to discuss the importance of … Continue reading →

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Carlisle, French and Tyler Interviews – Podcast August 20, 2018

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Turning AZ LD-6 Blue. Democratic Perspective co-host Steve Williamson welcomes the three Democratic candidates to represent northern Arizona in the state legislature: Wade Carlisle, Felicia French and Bobby Tyler. They discuss how the current legislative representatives have ignored the needs of … Continue reading →

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Bobby Tyler Interview – July 23, 2018

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

Fighting for Rural Arizona. The co-hosts of Democratic Perspective welcome Bobby Tyler, Mayor of Holbrook, AZ and candidate for LD6 State Representative. A longtime volunteer and public servant with a career as a machinist for APS, Tyler was elected the first black mayor … Continue reading →

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Anita Glazer and Jim Ledbetter Interviews – Podcast June 18, 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Gary LaMaster

A Dishonest GOP Attempt To Defund A Public School. The Democratic Perspective co-hosts welcome Anita Glazer, president of the Mingus Union School Board, and Jim Ledbetter, former president, to talk about a political trick aimed at cutting funding for a … Continue reading →

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