We'll be joined by:
• Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State
• Alberto Ríos, Director, Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing and Inaugural Arizona Poet Laureate
• Todd Bankofier, CEO & Executive Director, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

Following the tour, join us for an intimate social gathering with fellow Arizona Talks members and special guest legislators at Grand Avenue Brewing Co. Enjoy drinks, engaging conversations, and the chance to deepen your connections within our vibrant community of civic-minded individuals.

Arizona Talks Board Member and Former State Senator Steve Kaiser will guide us through a behind-the-scenes tour of Arizona’s historic State Capitol, offering fascinating insights into the halls where laws are debated and decisions that shape our state are made.

This conversation will dive into personal stories, expert analysis, and diverse viewpoints from some of the state's top political voices.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of Arizona’s future.

In Arizona, a 2024 poll shows that 79% of voters support increased funding for K-12 public education, and 77% favor comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship.

Despite our differences, Americans agree on core values and even on solutions to complex issues. According to a recent AP-NORC poll, a strong majority of U.S. adults support fundamental rights like privacy, freedom of religion, voting rights, and equal protection under the law.

While they often reveal differences, they also have the power to unite us, strengthening resilience in our democracy. How will we respond to the recent election, and how can we make our country stronger through better civic discourse?

Arizona Talks believes in the power of bringing people together to celebrate our differences and our shared values. Elections highlight our commitment to democracy and our role in shaping a brighter future.

Our speakers for the night:
- John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, AZ
- Corey Woods, Mayor of Tempe, AZ
- Stan Barnes, President, Copper State Consulting Group
- Mike Noble, CEO & Founder, Noble Predictive Insights
- Rebecca Rios, South Mountain Justice of the Peace
Tickets arizonatalks.org/democracy