|
|
|
Message from the Chair
Our Colorado Legislature was called back into session this week to finish the work that they should have done during their regular session. The main reason that the Colorado legislature did not finish its work is because the Speaker of the House, Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, ran out the clock rather than debate and vote on a bill that the majority of the Colorado Legislature and the majority of Colorado citizens support, a bill allowing civil unions for same sex couples and just a few of the legal protections that my family enjoys. To avoid the controversial civil unions bill, Speaker McNulty and the Republican caucus killed bills that dealt with water, roads, and Colorado employment.
We need a Colorado legislature that will do the people's work and avoid extreme positions that don't represent or benefit the people who live and work here. We need to get out and support Larimer's Democratic candidates with our time and treasure. Please reflect on the failures of this session and decide what your contributions to your Larimer County candidates will be. This is what you can do for equal protection under the law: Contact Rep. Randy Fischer, Joann Ginal, Rep. John Kefalas, Mark Shaffer or James Shelton and offer your help. Let's build a better house.
--William Russell
"A right delayed is a right denied."
--Martin Luther King, Jr.
|
Party News
Wednesday May 16: Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting Our normal third Thursday monthly business meeting will be held on the third Wednesday in May. All are welcome!
Date & Time: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Larimer County Democrats HQ, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
Email [email protected] for questions or more information.
|
|
|
Campaign News
Wednesday, May 16:
Congressman Jared Polis Campaign Volunteer Meeting Join the campaign and learn all the ways to get involved in Congressman Polis' re-election campaign! Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 5:45 - 6:45 pm Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason St., Fort Collins Saturday, May 19 and Sunday May 20:
Karen Stockley for County Commissioner Walk
Come walk for Karen Stockley as she reaches out to voters in Larimer County. Support Karen's campaign for healthy safe communities and a vibrant economy.
We'll provide training and literature, plus coffee and donuts in the morning, and pizza for lunch in the afternoon!
Dates & Times: Saturday, May 19, 9:30 am or 12:30 pm; Sunday, May 20, 12:30 pm.
Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason, Fort Collins
Monday, May 21: Congressman Polis Canvass in Loveland Join Congressman Polis for a canvass in Loveland. Meet at the covered picnic tables at Veterans Park! Let us know you plan to join us, email [email protected] or call 303.381.0121
Date & Time: Monday, May 21,5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Veterans Park, 13th and Eisenhower, Loveland (South of Lake Loveland)
Organizing for America - Fort Collins
We're actively building our grassroots volunteer base in Fort Collins. Please join one of our teams and help us work to re-elect President Obama. You can also visit
NE Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
NW Fort Collins Weekly Phonebank
Date & Time: Every Tuesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: OFA Headquarters, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
SE Fort Collins Weekly PhonebankDate & Time: Every Wednesday; 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: 805 E. Drake Rd, Scotch Pines Clubhouse, Fort Collins;
SW Fort Collins Weekly Phonebanks
Date & Time: Every Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Obama HQ, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
RSVP: Mary Freeland 970-214-5281
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Obama HQ, 401 S. Mason St. Fort Collins
RSVP: Patsy Morris, 970-225-6028
Date & Time: Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: 2218 Bronson St, Fort Collins RSVP: Kristina Bulik-Hocum, 970-266-8562
|
Community News
Democratic Election Judges Needed The county clerk's office estimates they will need 1,000 election judges for the November elections and are specifically in need of Democrats to fill those positions. You can work November 6th only (paid a $90 flat rate plus $20 for training) or for early voting, October 22 - November 6 ($10.00 per hour). Visit www.votelarimer.org for specific details on the positions available and to apply or call 970.498.7940.
|
Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: MAY ONLY (day change): Wednesday, May 16,
6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Larimer County Democrats HQ, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
Email [email protected] for questions or more information.
|
Contact Us
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
|
Newsletter Submission Information
Our deadline for newsletter items is Sunday at 5:00 pm for publishing by email on Tuesday mornings. Most items are limited to 75 words (not including title and "date & time, location, contact" type information). If your submission is longer, it will be cut. We suggest including a link for additional information. We will run each newsletter item up to two times. Please send newsletter items to [email protected]
|
|
The Larimer County Democratic Party distributes information on candidates and candidate events and invites candidates to speak at our party functions because this information is helpful to those who care about political progress. The Larimer County Democratic Party Newsletter includes announcements of events for independent groups and initiatives not affiliated with the Democratic Party. Inclusion here is for information only and does not imply an endorsement. Paid for by the Larimer County Democratic Party.
|
|
|