It should come as no surprise to anyone who's read my posts that John Huppenthal, our current Superintendent of Public Instruction, is not my idea of the kind of guy who should be holding that office. And it should be equally unsurprising that I support Dr. David Garcia who's running against Huppenthal.

This, however, isn't a post where I sing Garcia's praises. If you want to learn more about him, you can visit his website. I just want people to know that Garcia will be at events in Southern Arizona Saturday and Monday, March 8 and 10: Saturday in Green Valley (I'll be introducing him at the 3pm Town Hall) and Monday in Tucson. In down ballot races like this one, voters often know little about the candidates and rarely have a chance to meet them. If you're interested in hearing Garcia talk and maybe asking him a question or two, here's your chance.

Saturday, 9:30-11:00 Town hall
Sponsored by Quail Creek Democratic Club.
Madera Clubhouse Silver Room (in Quail Creek)
2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd., Green Valley, AZ 85614

Saturday, 3:00-4:30 Town Hall
Sponsored by Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area.
Room #248 (upstairs meeting room), Continental Shopping Plaza.
240 West Continental Road, Green Valley

Saturday, 4:30-5:30 Reception - Green Valley Democratic Headquarters
Sponsored by Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area.
Ground floor, next to CVS, Continental Shopping Plaza.
240 West Continental Road, Green Valley

Monday, noon-2pm Democrats of Greater Tucson
Dragon View Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson