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Larimer County Democrats News: October 17, 2013

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Part of the Senate deal to get the federal government up and running again contained a provision to increase the amount of emergency relief that Colorado can receive to rebuild our flood ravaged roads and bridges. This welcome benefit was worked out by Colorado's Democratic Senators, Mark Udall and Michael Bennet. There is a great deal of damage to our Larimer County infrastructure, and our people deserve this support. Thanks to Senator Udall and Senator Bennet, we will rebuild and recover. Your favorite Congressman, Jared Polis, and most of our Colorado delegation supported the Senate bill to reopen the federal government.

The ballots for the all mail in election that ends at 7 pm, Tuesday, November 5th, have been mailed. I hope everybody will mail them back or drop them off as soon as possible. The Larimer County Clerk has noted the proper postage on the secrecy sleeve (66 cents) and has opened service centers to register voters and fix errors. The mail-in ballot is exactly the same ballot that anyone receives if they wish to vote in person. It is counted the same way as any ballot voted in a polling place. Vote, sign the envelope, and watch your government get back to work. Visit the Larimer County Clerk's website for the location of service centers and more information on the current election. 

--William Russell

 

"We could have done much, much better. ....By the time we got to this point, we were playing poker only holding a pair of twos."

--Sen. Lindsay Graham - R, South Carolina 



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Thursday, October 17:  
Health Care for All Colorado: Money-Driven Medicine  
View and discuss the film Money-Driven Medicine, which offers a systemic look at the economics underlying - and often undermining -- our $2.6 trillion healthcare system. 
Money-Driven Medicine takes us beyond health insurance reform (the ACA) and lays out the looming policy challenges for the next decade if we are to provide all Americans effective, high quality, patient-centered care while containing costs and reducing wasteful, even risky procedures. 
Popcorn and cider provided.   
Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 6:45 pm  
Location: Harmony Library, 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins
For more info: 484-2259

Saturday, October 19: 
Community Conversation with Sen. Kefalas 
Senator John Kefalas will host a Community Conversation on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 9:00 - 10:30 am at Mugs Coffee Shop. Citizens are encouraged to attend and engage in a robust dialogue, ask questions and share input. All of his Community Conversations are free, nonpartisan and open to the public.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Mugs Coffee Shop, 261 S. College, Fort Collins

 

Sunday, October 20: 

Namaqua Forum: Loveland City Council Candidates Forum 
On Sunday, October 20 the Namaqua Forum will present a panel discussion with Loveland City Council candidates. The event will be held at 6:30 pm in the Gertrude Scott Room of the Loveland Public Library. After introductions, each candidate will be asked to identify the most important issues facing Loveland. Ample time will be allowed for questions from the audience. This is a great opportunity to get to know your elected officials.  Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 20, 6:30 pm
Location: Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams, Loveland

 

Monday, October 28:  

Northern Colorado Chapter, ACLU of Colorado Panel Discussion 
In Larimer County alone, more than 2,800 individuals with mental illness end up in jail each year.  It is generally agreed that the mentally ill do not belong in jail, especially for minor offenses.  Four hands-on expert panelists discuss the current situation in Larimer County and what additional services are being planned.    

Dan Dworkin, psychologist, Fort Collins Police Department

DeAnn George, Mental Health Manager, Larimer County Detention Center

Denise Maes, Public Policy Director, ACLU of Colorado

Lin Wilder, Community Impact & Mental Health &Substance Abuse Partnership Director, Health District of Northern Larimer County

Sponsored by: Northern Colorado Chapter, ACLU of Colorado

Date and Time: Monday, October 28, 7:00 pm

Location: Coloradoan Meeting Room, 1300 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins

For more information: 377-9568

 
Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion Initiative 
Stan Ulrich, "Mr. Democrat," died June 4th, but friends hope that his vision in working with the Senior Center's Expansion Committee will be fulfilled. Stan passionately believed that equal space for exercising bodies should be provided for minds. A proposed location of a theatre devoted to education, information, and entertainment will, if funded, be dedicated to Stan Ulrich and other outstanding senior volunteers.
To honor Stan's legacy, write a check which qualifies for 501C(3) status to Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion Initiative, P.O. Box 1217, Fort Collins, CO 80522, or call (970) 224-6026 for more information.
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Regular Meetings

Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome! 

Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm

Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins

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