Category Archives: Local Politics

Evans Interview – Podcast January 13, 2020

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

“I’m not trying to be a politician. I’m trying to be a statesman.” Democratic Perspective welcomes Coral Evans, Flagstaff mayor and LD6 candidate for the Arizona House. When asked why she’s running for the legislature, she responds, “I believe that … Continue reading →

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Podcast – January 6, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Gary LaMaster

Looking At 2019 In The Rearview Mirror. Many of the Democratic Perspective crew recap their view of the past year’s events. Kat Ginzel begins by explaining her efforts to Outlaw Dirty Money (aka Dark Money).  Gary LaMaster outlines the consequences … Continue reading →

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Estes, Jackson Interview – Podcast December 16, 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

The Conflict Between Property Owner Rights And Community Interests. Democratic Perspective welcomes Bev Jackson, president of the Cornville Community Association, and Steve Estes, director of Verde Valley Land Preservation Institute. They discuss plans to fight a zoning request for another … Continue reading →

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Michaels, Estes Interview – Podacast November 25, 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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Haddow Interview – Podcast September 30, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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Segner Interview – Podcast September 23, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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Garrison, Bateman Interview – Podcast September 9, 2019

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

Changes In Yavapai County. Mike Cosentino welcomes Yavapai County Supervisor Randy Garrison and his assistant Brandi Bateman to discuss a few of the issues impacting Yavapai County, Arizona. After first explaining the role of county government and its limitations, they … Continue reading →

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Dixon, Ruby Interviews – Podcast September 2, 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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Jablow and Segner Interview – Podcast August 12, 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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Dunton, Segner, Strauch Interview – Podcast July 15, 2019

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Gary LaMaster

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 →

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