Yesterday was a historic day for Pinal County. We gathered in Florence at the Board of Supervisors meeting with a clear mission: to protect our neighbors and demand a government that serves all  of us. The turnout was incredible. We stood shoulder-to-shoulder—community members, advocates, and families—united against the expansion of ICE powers in our county. The Victory: NO to 287(g) The message we delivered was loud and clear: We do not accept the harassment of our brown cit

Tomorrow, January 21st, 2026, I will stand before the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to deliver a powerful message: It's time to choose HOUSING, NOT HANDCUFFS! My grandfather, Seledon Martinez , was a WWII Veteran and spent 40 years building the Santa Fe Railroad, literally laying the tracks this state runs on. He taught me the meaning of service and fighting for what's right. Now, as an Extremely Low Income (ELI)  disabled student facing major jaw surgery in 8 days, I'm f