phoenix – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes yesterday completed the latest destinations on his statewide tour, visiting Pinal, Apache and Navajo counties. The tour is part of Secretary Fontes’ commitment to help all 15 of his Arizona counties prepare for the next big election cycle in 2024.
Fontes said: State, I am committed to providing the training, technical assistance, and other support necessary to maintain and expand ballot access for all eligible voters. Election Staff, County Records I would also like to thank you for taking the time to meet with your local elected officials and county officials to ensure my office is better able to serve people regardless of where they live in the state. Thanks for giving me invaluable insight into a unique problem. ”
Chief Fontes is led by a local official to see the stunning historic courthouse in Florence, built in 1891.
Secretary Fontes Meets with St. John’s Mayor Spence Udall
Secretary Fontes will begin the latest leg of his tour in Florence, the county seat of Pinal County, on Tuesday with Recorder Dana Lewis, Election Commissioner Geraldine Rolle, Florence Deputy Mayor Johnny Mendoza, I met with other local officials. While in Pinal County, he toured the voter registration office, the new voter operations complex, and the Viney Jones Library. The Viney Jones Library, with the support of the Secretary of State, received $23,637 in federal ARPA grants.
On Wednesday, Secretary Fontes traveled to St. John’s in Apache County to meet with election commissioner Angela Romero, county manager Ryan Patterson, and oversight board chairman Nelson Davis. Secretary Fontes later said that Recorder, an elected official from the city of St. Johns, said he received Larry Noble for his ARPA grant of over $22,000 and a state grant for him of $25,000 for the St. Johns Public Library. The county librarian, Sue Ann Stradling, met with Collins. – Assistance to enhance your digital collection.
Secretary Fontes will meet with elections officials, local elected officials, and staff at the Navajo County Elections Office.
Secretary Fontes and registrar Michael Sample in his office in Holbrook
Secretary Fontes wrapped up the trip in Holbrook, Navajo County, joining recording officer Michael Sample, election administrator Raylene Richards, supervisor Alberto Peshracai, and staff.
Topics for discussion at this week’s conference include future training opportunities for election officials; This included the need for language access for
So far, Secretary Fontes has visited Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, with more county visits to be announced in the coming weeks.
