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Larimer County Democrats News:  April 5, 2016

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Message from the Chair

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Dinner on Saturday! It was a great way to end a day that included the CD-2 Assembly in Fort Collins, where the Larimer Dems hosted Dems from all over the district and we nominated Jared Polis once more to be our candidate for Congress.
 
Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan gave a wonderful and cautionary keynote speech about the Flint drinking water crisis, and he mentioned that some of his best memories as a child included summer vacations in Estes Park.
 
Thanks again to everyone who helped out with both events that day, and to everyone who donated money or silent auction items. It was a great Saturday in Larimer County.
 
Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!

                                              -- James Thompson, Chair
Legislative News
Saturday, April 9
Town Hall with Sen. Kefalas, Reps. Ginal and Arndt
Please join State Senator John Kefalas and State Representatives Joann Ginal and Jeni Arndt for a town hall this month. The legislators will give an update on recent happenings at the Capitol.
 
Date & Time: Saturday April 9, 1:00-2:30pm
Location:      New Belgium Brewing
                      500 Linden Street, Fort Collins


Ginal Bill Preserving Ag Land Advances

A bill by Representative Joann Ginal to preserve agricultural land and reduce workloads for county assessors passed the House on second reading, March 24th. HB16-1339 allows agricultural land that includes residential property to be assessed as agricultural.
 "What we want is a working farm to remain a working farm," said Rep. Ginal. "This bill prevents ag land from being split up during the foreclosure process just because there is an independent residence on the land."
The bill continues to a third reading by the House.

Campaign News
Monday, April 11
Congresswoman DeGette at New Belgium
You are invited to join Congresswoman Diana DeGette
for Brews and Politics.
 
Date & Time: Monday April 11, 5:30-7:00pm
Location:      New Belgium Brewing
                      500 Linden Street, Fort Collins
Suggested ticket: $75 | Host: $250 | Sponsor: $500
Info and RSVP: Liz Mueller | campaign@degette.com | 303-884-6393

Sunday, April 10
Film Showing: "This Changes Everything"
NoCo Enviros for Bernie (Northern Colorado Environmentalists for Bernie Sanders) present a showing of "This Changes Everything," a landmark film about climate change and what we can do to save the planet, based on the award winning book by Naomi Klein. Discussion to follow the film, with opportunities to volunteer and support Bernie Sanders.
 
Date & Time:  Sunday April 10, 4:00 pm
Location:       Avogadro's Number
                       605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins 
Admission: Free, all are invited!
Info: Rita Kissen: kissen@maine.edu

Phone Banking for Bernie
The Bernie Sanders campaign is hosting phone banks in Larimer County to remind elected Bernie delegates around the state to attend their County Conventions and to encourage voters in upcoming primary states to caucus and/or vote for Bernie.  To register go to map.berniesanders.com or follow the "Events" link at www.berniesanders.com.  The campaign no longer has a Fort Collins office but you can send your questions to Rita Kissen, kissen@maine.edu.
Regular Meetings 

Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting

Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!

Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month

                        6:30 pm social, 7:00 pm meeting

Location:  Larimer County Democrats Office

                   606 S. Mason St., Fort Collins

Email: secretary@larimerdems.org for more information.

Contact Us 
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
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