Here’s What Guides Our Network

If you want to make a difference in the quality of our governance in Arizona and you have an independent streak in how you think, you may just have found a place to help make that happen.

We came into being as an idea prompted by the divisive 2020 political environment. Our electoral system and the parties who exploit it do not provide the leadership we need. Independent minded voters are prevented from exercising their legitimate voting rights by the Democratic and Republican parties.

Moreover, our political environment is overwhelmed by intentional misinformation and disinformation, driven largely by partisan interests who seek control, not governance.

Independent minded voters have a right to equal access to the ballot box and have ideas to contribute toward resolving pressing issues. We will collaborate with like-minded organizations to achieve that goal.

In the meanwhile, our intent is to enable these voters to remain informed on matters that impact their voting rights. Failure to achieve full rights so far delays, but does not foreclose, future success in correcting this serious flaw in our electoral system.

In co-founder Richard Sinclair’s words:

We believe that the vast majority of AZ Independents will vote wisely—
 IF they are provided honest information and are motivated to vote.

The Arizona Independent Voter’s Network (AIVN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with 501(h) designation. That designation allows flexibility in promoting certain candidates, legislation, or initiatives in compliance with laws defining the scope of nonprofit activities. You need to know this to understand our Vision and our Mission.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision is what we aspire to; Mission is how we intend to get there.

We invite Arizonans who share our vision to become part of our Network at whatever level of effort they choose. We are not a political party; we are part of a growing movement to empower independent minded voters across our State.

AIVN Vision:

A Statewide, self-guided network of independent minded voters, linked to other complementary civic organizations operating in Arizona, by contributing to and benefiting from accurate information that motivates and enables those voters to cast ballots wisely.

AIVN Mission:

Be a trusted source of information for complementary organizations and Arizona’s independent minded voters regarding proposed legislation and candidates. Promote candidates for public office who are dedicated to principled compromise in resolving public issues. Emphasize respectfulness, truthfulness, and civility in our governance. By these means, motivate and enable independent minded voters to vote wisely.

Now you know what we are about. If that appeals to you, let us know by providing your contact information. You will always be in control of your involvement with our Network, and we will never share your contact information.

Thanks for your time. Your ballot is your voice as a citizen. Don’t let it be silence.