Category Archives: Public Service

Ceniceros, Dyer Interview – Podcast September 15, 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Two-Person School Board Youth Movement. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Markus Ceniceros and Mikah Dyer, both of whom decided to run for school boards just after turning 18. Markus is running for a second term on the Littleton … Continue reading →

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Fogel Interview – Podcast August 18, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing Hope And Moderation To The Arizona Legislature. Steve Williamson and Gary LaMaster welcome Arizona State Senate candidate, Mike Fogel, to the show. Fogel is a former public-school teacher, coach, and administrator who is running against election-denier Mark Finchem, one … Continue reading →

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Gov. Tim Walz – Podcast August 11, 2024

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Governor Tim Walz: The Joyful Warrior. In an age of anger, distrust and hateful politics, the positive energy of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her pick for vice-president offer a happy and welcome respite. We provide an in-depth profile … Continue reading →

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King Interview – August 4, 2024

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Taking The Reins Of The Yavapai County School System. Karen McClelland welcomes Steve King, candidate for Yavapai County School Superintendent. Though it may seem unusual for a show named Democratic Perspective to host a candidate who bills himself as a … Continue reading →

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Sedona Councilors Interview – Podcast June 30, 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Taking On The Difficult Issues. Steve and Karen welcome Derek Pfaff who is running for a seat on the Sedona City Council along with current councilmembers, Kathy Kinsella and Holli Ploog, who is also Vice-Mayor. Kinsella, who is running for … Continue reading →

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Jablow Interview – Podcast June 2, 2024

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

An Update From The Mayor Of Sedona. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Scott Jablow, Mayor of Sedona who is running for re-election this Fall. He provides updates on a variety of issues beginning with the planned Safe Place to … Continue reading →

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Councilmembers Interview – Podcast April 14, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

The Complexities And Challenges Of Managing A Small City. Steve Williamson welcomes three members of the Sedona City Council: Pete Furman, Melissa Dunn, and Brian Fultz to discuss some of the more controversial issues facing the city. None of the … Continue reading →

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Michaels Interview – Podcast April 7, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Bringing People And Jurisdictions Together. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Donna Michaels, the incumbent who is running for re-election as Yavapai County Supervisor for District 3. Michaels is a Democrat who won office in 2020 in a district that … Continue reading →

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Nez Interview – Podcast March 10, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

Representing Constituents. Not An Ideology. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Jonathon Nez, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running against Republican Eli Crane, the extremist incumbent who doesn’t even live in the congressional district he … Continue reading →

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Check Interview – Podcast March 3, 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Gary LaMaster

A Promise To Listen And Be Available To County Residents. Co-hosts Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Nikki Check, District 3 candidate for the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. She is running against incumbent Donna Michaels, a fellow Democrat. The … Continue reading →

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