Larimer County Democrats News: April 19, 2016

Larimer County Democrats News: April 19, 2016

Legislative News

Community News

Regular Meetings

Contact Us

Newsletter Info

Message from the Chair

Greetings!

Thousands of Dems from across the state braved the rain and snow this past weekend to come to Larimer County for the state convention.

Thanks to all of our Larimer Dems who volunteered, and thanks all of the volunteers and state delegates who came to show their support for their presidential candidates, who nominated Michael Bennet as our Democratic candidate for Senate, and who elected national delegates to the DNC in July.

After the primary we will all work hard to elect our Democratic presidential nominee, but right now we can start working to get Senator Bennet and Congressman Polis re-elected.

To that end, the Colorado Democratic Party will begin organizing this month throughout the state, and they need your help to find supporter housing for their staff right here in Larimer County. If you or someone you know has supporter housing available in Fort Collins, Loveland, or nearby, please contact me at chair@larimerdems.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!

James Thompson, Chair

Legislative News

Saturday, April 23

Community Issues Forum with Reps. Ginal and Arndt, and Sen. Kefalas

Please join State Reps. Joann Ginal and Jeni Arndt and Sen. John Kefalas for a Community Issue Forum on senior issues. Panelists will share information about senior transportation, senior housing, elder abuse, the PACE program, and home and community based services. The panel will also take questions.

Speakers include:

Gary Thomas, Director, Senior Alternatives in Transportation

Lori Metz, Manager, Larimer County Adult Protective Services

Emily Dawson Petersen, InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE - Loveland Center Director

Angela Korthaus, Manager, Larimer County Options for Long Term Care

Linda Rumney, Larimer County Office on Aging, ADRC Team Lead

Date & Time: Saturday April 23, 2:00-3:00 pm

Location: Harmony Library

4616 S Shields St., Fort Collins

Cracking Down on 'Rolling Coal'

A bill by Reps. Ginal and Max Tyler to prohibit the practice known as "rolling coal," which is knowingly and intentionally blowing thick clouds of black smoke in order to harass pedestrians, bicyclists, or other drivers, passed out of the House on a 35-29 vote this morning.

"The city and law enforcement of Fort Collins asked me to introduce this bill," said Rep. Ginal. "Over the last several years, we've seen an increase in people intentionally 'rolling coal,' but under current law it's really difficult for police to take action."

HB16-1319creates a Class A traffic infraction for the "intentional exhibition of smoke."

The bill proceeds to the Senate for consideration.

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.

Newsletter Information

The deadline for newsletter items is Sunday at 5:00 pm for publishing by email on Tuesday. Most items are limited to 75 words (not including title,date & time, location, contact info). We suggest including a link for additional information and run each newsletter item up to two times. Please send newsletter items to newsletter@larimerdems.org

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.

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