by Brian Ference | News
On Tuesday, February 15th, Legislative District 15 Unanimously voted to send the below two letters in support of HB2596 (pdf version) (now HB2743) and HCR2033 (pdf version) to Speaker Rusty Bowers and copy all members of the Arizona House of Representatives. Some may ask why the LD voted to send a letter on HB2596 (now HB2743) when Speaker Bowers effectively killed it by assigning it to ALL committees. The answer is to send a clear message as to the will of the people.
I ask you to repeat this process in your LD, with everything you need to know including templates, addresses and labels contained in this Zip File. (Thanks to Greg Dutton and LD18) See detailed instructions from Greg at the bottom:
Detailed Instructions:
Attached are the final letters that were signed by all LD18 Committee Board members on Saturday. The letters are copied and the envelopes are stuffed! We will have them in the mail to ALL members of the AZ House today. Also, here you’ll find all of my documents, including Word versions of the attached letters, a letterhead template (for LD18) which you can modify for your own district, an Excel workbook with all members of the House ready to be used for mail merge, plus all the address labels already created in Word and .pdf for Avery 8160 address labels (OfficeMax or Staples.) I also included photos of process and of handwritten notes to each cosponsor.
You may be well-versed on parliamentary procedure, so pardon if the following is already familiar to you. I wrote the following for freshmen like me.
First, if your LD’s agenda was like ours, we didn’t have New Business on the agenda. My first motion was to amend the agenda to add New Business before the proposed Agenda was approved. You may have to be quick and stand to be recognized before the chairperson calls for a vote to approve the agenda. It should go something like this:
- Chairperson starts the meeting and calls for approval for the proposed agenda.
- Immediately stand and ask for permission from the chairperson for the floor.
- The chairperson grants permission.
- Make your MOTION: “Mr. Chair. I move to amend the proposed agenda to add New Business.”
- The chairperson asks for seconds — this is where your pre-arranged team (see Note 1 below) will call out “SECOND!”
- The chairperson should then call for a verbal vote by the body, “Aye” or “Nay.”
- This is where we all call out, “Aye!”
If approved, then wait for New Business. The process for introducing each Motion is essentially a repeat of the above steps. (At the call for New Business, stand, wait to be recognized, make your motion.)
NOTES:
- Give AT LEAST three other trusted PCs a heads-up before the committee meeting so they’ll be ready to call out “SECOND!” and “AYE!”
- If you have a “friendly” Chairperson, I recommend the courtesy of giving the Chairperson a heads-up before the meeting starts. I was able to do this.
- If the chairperson does not call for approval of the agenda at the very beginning, you must stand to be recognized and call out a “Point of order” to respectfully request that the chairperson ask the body to approve the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION #1 [You]:
Mr. Chair, we have an historic and extremely time-sensitive opportunity tonight to show our strong support for election integrity. I move to introduce a floor resolution to send a letter from this body (LDxx) to the Arizona State Speaker of the House, Russell Bowers, copied to all members of the Arizona House, to express support for HB2596, now HB2743, the most comprehensive Election Integrity bill introduced in any state legislature to-date.
This bill calls for:
– One day, one vote
– Voter ID Required
– Hand count paper ballot
– Smaller Precinct Polling Locations
– No machines
– No Mail-In/Absentee Ballots (except for Military, Disabled, those who truly cannot be at a physical polling location on Election Day)
– Winners are announced the next day
HB2596 was introduced on Feb. 2nd by Representatives Fillmore: Barton, Biasiucci, Blackman, Burges, Carter, Chaplik, Cook, Diaz, Finchem, Hoffman, Martinez, Parker, Pingerelli, Senators Gowan, Leach.
LD18: The motion was seconded. All members voted AYE, not a single NAY. The resolution passed UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION #2 [You]:
Mr. Chair, I move to introduce a floor resolution to send a letter from this body (LD18) to the Arizona State Speaker of the House, Rusty Bowers, copied to all members of the Arizona House, to express support for HCR2033, the House Resolution introduced by Representative Mark Finchem, to Set Aside & Decertify Three 2020 County Elections: Maricopa, Pima and Yuma, based on clear and convincing evidence that the elections in those counties were irredeemably compromised. We must encourage all members of the House to exercise their PLENARY authority to determine the manner of choosing electors.
HCR2033 was introduced by Representatives Finchem, Barton, Biasiucci, Burges, Carter, Chaplik, Diaz, Fillmore, Martinez, Nguyen, Parker, and Senators Borrelli, Rogers, Townsend.
LD18: The motion was seconded. All members voted AYE, not a single NAY. The resolution passed UNANIMOUSLY.
REFERENCES:
TEMPLATE FILES: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nt13l4yIjN2IkSPHFjrxc5wl3P9AunDd&authuser=duttonintl%40gmail.com&usp=drive_fs
House Members: https://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster/?body=H
Senate Members: https://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster/?body=S
HB2596: https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2596/id/2487346
HCR2033: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2R/bills/HCR2033P.pdf
ARTICLE: https://dcweekly.org/2022/02/07/breaking-big-arizona-state-rep-mark-finchem-introduces-resolution-to-set-aside-decertify-three-2020-county-elections/
Here is my GETTR post with video in Comments: https://gettr.com/post/pttfnl2c60
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUOA2OGBctA
This was happening simultaneously while Liz Harris was presenting the HB2596 kickoff in downtown Phoenix. RSBN covered her event (https://rumble.com/vun5w1-az-voter-integrity-rally-to-support-hb2596-in-phoenix-az-21022.html) This was my way of showing support!
Thank you,
Greg Dutton, Precinct Captain
Stellar Precinct, LD18
by Brian Ference | News
The Bylaws are critical and typically require a 2/3 vote to amend after an initial simple majority vote to adopt. At the organizational meeting, it is common for prior bylaws to just be re-adopted, or adopted with only minor changes. That means you could be stuck with the same or similar Bylaws for 10 years. That is why it is critical to get them right the first time. Instead of rushing, it may be valuable to motion to create a bylaws committee (specify trusted chair and members) and then use the below to assist in their creation:
- Sample LD Bylaws Template (in word format) (pdf version from Maricopagop.org)
- LD15 Bylaws 2021
- LD27 Bylaws 2021
Keep in mind that Proxy votes are always abused, lead to disengagement by PCs, saw very negative comments at both the County and State mandatory meeting, and continued use in some cases may qualify as a violation of the PC oath of office. For this reason, it is recommended you disallow all proxies in your bylaws.
by Brian Ference | News
Brian Ference will be running as an America First Candidate for 1st Vice Chair of the New LD3 Board. How do you know if you will be in the new LD3? Please search for your name listed alphabetically and by LD here and see this overlay of the New vs Old LD maps.
LD3 will be a critical LD with the largest numbers of PCs and the most well funded. See a breakdown of the new LD sizes here. That is why the establishment is working so hard to place their picks for board in this and the other LDs. At the January 8th Mandatory Meeting, he was elected as Maricopa County Member at Large in the first round (as revealed by the recount and not in the third round as originally reported). In fact, Brian won all three rounds. Four of the Five candidates in his slate swept the election. This speaks to the support of the America First platform that he and the others in the slate had–including canvasser Liz Harris who is running for Arizona House of Representatives District 17.
As 1st Vice Chair for the new LD3 Board, Brian will bring a deep skillset and unparalleled transparency. That is already evident at https://brianference.com where he describes exactly how a PC can obtain their Walk-list from the GOP Data Center, how to become a Paid Poll worker, how to activate and use the RTS system, becoming an Elected PC, and much more.
About Brian Ference:
Brian is a native-born Arizonan and a life-long Republican. He is an experienced Technical Project Manager and Web Design expert who has put his skills to use creating the Legislative District 15 and District 30 sites as well as the Scottsdale Unified School District Board Recall and Cave Creek Unified School District Board recall sites. As MAL, he has fixed some major issues and added a great deal of new content to the official MaricopaGOP site. Brian has been very active from the beginning in exposing school board member corruption which has now made national news. This includes creating and organizing telegram and other communication groups, fundraising, and personally putting up “Vote No” signs on the fiscally irresponsible CCUSD $11 Million bond. The CCUSD Bond was defeated successfully and their school board, nervous about the recall and the bond vote, voted down a mask mandate. The President of SUSD (who along with numerous other offenses also created a dossier of parents including private data) was replaced and is currently facing an investigation, legal action, and calls to resign.
Brian Ference is a pro-life Christian and a Constitutional Conservative. He believes strongly in election integrity, smaller government, less taxes, securing our border, and stopping illegal immigration. He opposes anything socialist or communist, will fight for our freedoms, and strongly supports everything in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Brian’s goal is to help the LD rebuild their communications and web/social sites after their board is dissolved and reformed as part of redistricting. This will allow the LD to focus on winning the 2022 election. Among many other things, here are some technical tasks Brian can quickly achieve:
- Creation and setup of a new LD web site
- Improve email open rates with setup and anti-spam verification of an email server (send up to 1,000 emails per month FREE)
- Creating new social media groups other than facebook and twitter (which censors conservatives) such as: Telegram, Gab.com, GETTR, Truth Social (coming soon)
- Fundraising with online donations via methods other than paypal which has shut down and frozen LD accounts in the very recent past such as: GiveSendGo, Credit Card, Zelle, Cash App, Crypto Currency, Gab Pay (coming soon)
Please contact Brian at https://brianference.com and subscribe to his newsletter.
by Brian Ference | News
If you are a PC who is nervous going door to door, or having difficulty for any reason getting the 20 petition signatures (10 minimum but go for 20) from republican voters in your precinct, a PC & Spouse Signing Party is a great way to put yourself over the finish line.
How exactly does this work? At your next LD meeting or simply with contact information you hopefully have gathered or by working with your Precinct Captain, plan a PC & Spouse Signing Party. At this event, every PC will bring a spouse or family/friend who also lives in your PC and everyone will spend an hour signing the petitions of everyone else. Make it fun by adding some wine and appetizers in a potluck style and take the time to get to know each other.
Remember, the deadline to submit your forms is April 4th.
by Brian Ference | News
Below is a list of the current bills I support:
HB2596 – One Vote One Day
HB2043 – Employer liability; COVID-19 vaccine requirement
HB2439 – School library books; parental review
HB2495 – Schools; sexually explicit materials; prohibition
SB1010 – Arizona’s outdoors; recreation; supporting
SB1049 – parents’ bill of rights; violation
SB1125 – firearms and equipment; regulation
SB1285 – Election Manual Review
SB1133 – All mail elections prohibited
HB2198 – Termination of Employees due to Jab
SB1125 – 2A
HB2070 – Open meetings
HB2294 – M/F sex only
HB2317 – Border Fence Appropriations
HB2112 – Anti CRT
SCR1008 – Antifa Terrorist Org
SB1010 – School Board Protests
SB1164 – Abortion
For more details see this page: https://afpp.red/bill-tracker/
by Brian Ference | News
Join the ranks of these critical pillars of elections, Become a Paid Poll Worker. We will be recruiting around 2,700 election workers for the August Primary and November General election this year.
- There are many different poll worker jobs. From team leaders to our technically savvy troubleshooters, these workers come from across Maricopa County.
- Pay starts at $12.80 and varies depending on the job.
- Poll workers must be registered to vote in Maricopa County.
- Being a poll worker is no longer just an Election Day job. We will have voting locations open for 27 days, two weeks, two days, and Election Day.
- Preview the Poll Worker Exam here
Become a Paid Poll Worker!
by Brian Ference | News
The Request to speak (and “voting” for bills) has long been used by democrats to show support for bills. It is time for Republican’s to get involved and support critical bills with your “vote”. The below is assuming that you have already registered and had your account activated (you or someone else must activate in person).
1) Sign in to your ‘Request to Speak’ account to the AZ legislators. This is the platform used to request to comment as the public on any given bill.
2) click “New Request” on left navigation
3) In the “Search Phrase” put in bill number such as 1028 and click the “SEARCH” button
4) Click the “Add Request” button next to the bill you want
5) Select your position such as “For”, (recommended way to vote) if you want to speak, and any comment
6) Click “Submit”
7) Under “Account Management” You can change your name if desired (recommended)
8) Check and update your positions:
➡️ https://apps.azleg.gov/RequestToSpeak/MyBillPositions
by Brian Ference | News
Please see the below links and information for Elected PC Nomination Forms. This was verified with the Maricopa County Election Services Manager. (additional questions can be emailed to them here:
holguin@risc.maricopa.gov)
1. PC Nomination Paper (single page one-sided) https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/pdf/precinctForms/2022%20PRIMARY%20Partisan%20Nomination%20Paper%20Maricopa%20-%20Precinct%20Committeeman.pdf
2. PC Nomination Petition (one page double-sided, 10 signatures and on reverse attestation and signature of who gathered them). https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/pdf/precinctForms/Candidate%20Nomination%20Petition_Nomination%20by%20Primary.pdf
3. Important Dates (Election is August 2, 2022, First day to file: March 5, 2022, realistically March 7th, Last day to file: April 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. with the downtown recorders office) https://recorder.maricopa.gov/CandidateFilingDocuments/Running%20For%20Office/Important%20Filing%20Dates/Election%20Information%202022.pdf
4. Number of Signatures Required Per Precinct https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/pdf/2022%20Signature%20Requirements/PC%20REP%20by%20Leg.pdf
PLEASE REMEMBER:
1. Per Election Services Manager, signer must be registered to vote and reside in your Precinct on the date they sign
2. You can sign your own petition once
3. All signers must keep their signature well within the box and fill out all required information without abbreviations of city names etc. (Think official mailing address as it appears on credit card statement)
4. They are should be filed with the recorder’s office with the Elections Department at (Contact Hope Olguin at 602-372-2262 or campfin@risc.maricopa.gov to make an appointment to file in person):
Office of Maricopa County Recorder
Elections Department – MCTEC
510 South 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Normally, LD chairs arrange to collect them for PCs and make appointments to bring in batches.
5. The question of whether an Independent/PND voter can sign your petitions is one that should be directed to your county party as this is a party office. (Make them Republicans to be safe)
6. To be safe print two of the double sided Petition and gather a total of 20 signatures (or double your required amount see #4 above)
7. Make sure you get a receipt from the recorder’s office!
8. Get started now as March is quickly approaching!
by Brian Ference | News
Thank you to everyone! The America First slate won 4 of the 5 slots in a Landslide Victory at the January 8th Mandatory Meeting for the MCRC Member at Large. The Executive board has been updated here: https://maricopagop.org/executive-board/
by Brian Ference | News
During the January 8th MCRC Mandatory Meeting for PCs,
Vote for the 5 MAL Candidates You Can Trust!
It is time for the Republican Party to unite, but to unite behind new, America First leadership. The establishment, progressives were asleep at the wheel and allowed our country to be destroyed. They gave the democrats everything they wanted and did nothing with no consequences. These weak republicans need to admit their mistakes and follow new, strong, America First leadership.
Vote for the 5 Members at Large you can truly trust: Liz Harris, Brian Ference, Kevin Beamon, Lawrence Hudson, and Joanie Carlson
