Civics in Action: A Community Civic Engagement Day

Civics in Action: A Community Civic Engagement Day

Saturday, August 1, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

VFW Post 1433

7618 N. 63rd Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85301

Hosted by Arizona Veterans, West Valley Women Veterans, Vet the Vote Arizona, and community coalition partners.

Join us for Civics in Action: Community Civic Engagement Day, a nonpartisan morning of learning, civic engagement, and community connection. Hosted by Arizona Veterans, West Valley Women Veterans, Vet the Vote Arizona, and community partners, the event features two complementary programs.

Program 1 | 9:00–10:15 a.m.

Veteran Property Tax Benefits Presentation

Learn about Arizona’s new veteran property tax exemption program, created through recently passed legislation. Representatives from the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office will explain eligibility, implementation of the new law, application procedures, and answer attendee questions. Hosted by: Arizona Veterans + Maricopa County Assessor’s Office

Program 2 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Civics in Action: Excellence in Elections

Held in anticipation of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, this nonpartisan program features a panel of women leaders in Arizona elections representing state, county, and local election administration. Learn how elections are administered, explore opportunities to serve as a poll worker or election official, and connect with organizations strengthening civic engagement across Arizona.

The program includes:

• Networking
• Opening remarks
• Panel discussion and audience Q&A
• Civic Engagement Marketplace

Featured Panelists

• Dana Lewis, U.S Air Force Veteran, Pinal County Recorder
• Lisa Marra, Arizona State Election Director
• Christine Dyster, Maricopa County Deputy Director of Elections

Hosted by:

• Jessica Roza, Founder, West Valley Women Veterans

• Aaron Thacker, Vet The Vote - Arizona

Who Should Attend?

• Veterans and military families
• Current and prospective poll workers
• Students and young professionals
• Civic and community leaders
• Anyone interested in public service and civic engagement

This event is nonpartisan and open to everyone. Military service/affiliation is not required to attend.

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Be Ballot Ready: 

Make sure your voter registration information is up to date, verify your address, and review important deadlines for registering to vote, requesting a ballot by mail, or finding your voting location.

https://elections.maricopa.gov/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html

About Vet The Vote: 

A national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to commit to patriotic participation in their communities and beyond.

https://www.vetthe.vote/

About West Valley Women Veterans

West Valley Women Veterans is a peer-led organization that connects, supports, and empowers women veterans across the Greater Phoenix area. Open to women veterans of all eras and branches, the organization fosters connection, leadership, and continued service through community events, wellness programs, and meaningful partnerships.

https://bit.ly/m/azwomenvets