Alex Kack
Pima County Dems Deleting Blame Game Post Sparks Outrage Over California Fire Tragedy

By Staff Reporter |
The Pima County Democratic Party (PCDP) faced backlash after deleting a controversial social media post that criticized California fire victims for their financial contributions to government. This post, captured by The Arizona Daily Independent, suggested that the victims were partially to blame for the understaffing of local governments due to inadequate tax payments.
In response to a grievance from Wes Nichols, a California resident who expressed frustration over state governance on X, PCDP remarked, “Maybe pay your taxes and maybe local gov[ernment]s wouldn’t be so understaffed.” Nichols had shared his dissatisfaction, stating, “Our politicians have failed us.” His comments highlighted the perceived inadequacies of the authorities during a crisis.
Following public outcry, PCDP swiftly removed the post. Activist Lacey Nagao reminisced about a previous incident involving PCDP, recalling their “f**k the fourth” protest against Independence Day, which also drew significant criticism, resulting in a public apology from the party.
“A group of degenerative lost souls strikes again,” Nagao tweeted, linking the current situation to PCDP’s earlier controversies. This remark underscored ongoing tensions between political factions in the region.
In an interesting turn of events, the management of PCDP’s social media account fell under scrutiny. Shelly Burgoyne-Goode, the party’s social media strategist and recent executive director, oversaw the account. Since joining PCDP in 2019, she has had a diverse background in political communications and advocacy.
PCDP’s new executive director, Alex Kack, formerly known as the “green shirt guy,” gained attention for his reactions to protests against sanctuary city legislation in Tucson. His position marks a shift in leadership perspective within the party.
The Pima County Republican Party (PCRP) criticized PCDP’s post as an indication of “extraordinary lack of compassion combined with a childish understanding of a devastating situation,” a sentiment they attribute to the broader tendencies of the far left.
Previously, PCDP has illustrated a pattern of removing contentious posts. In 2023, the organization deleted a statement advocating for the abolishment of school choice initiatives, and in 2022, they retracted a post targeting conservative college students over gender representation during a screening of a Daily Wire mockumentary.