Larimer County Democrats News: May 3, 2016

Larimer County Democrats News: May 3, 2016

Legislative News

Community News

Regular Meetings

Contact Us

Newsletter Info

Message from the Chair

Greetings!

In addition to Mother's Day on Sunday (you're welcome for the reminder!), we also have our very own Congressman Jared Polis celebrating his 41st birthday this week!

We hope you'll join us on Wednesday evening at the Morgan household for refreshments and birthday cake with Jared. Info and RSVP below.

Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!

--James Thompson, Chair

Legislative News

Saturday May 7

Sen. Kefalas, Rep. Ginal and Rep. Arndt

host End of Session Town Hall

Please join State Senator John Kefalas and Representatives Joann Ginal and Jeni Arndt for an end of session town hall. The legislators will give a wrap-up of bills passed during the legislative session and discuss what needs to be accomplished in the remaining three days. The legislators will also answer constituent questions.

Date and Time: Sat. May 7, 10:30-12:00pm

Location: Old Town Library

201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins

Removing Barriers to Employment

SB16-077, Employment First For Persons With Disabilities, sponsored by Sen. Kefalas has passed on third reading out of the Senate on April 28th with a 29-5 vote. The bill seeks to remove barriers individuals with disabilities face when seeking employment.

"People should have their own self-determination, whether you have disabilities or not," said Sen. Kefalas. "Ultimately, this is all about trying to level the playing field."

The bill now heads to the House.

Protecting Kids from Marijuana Edibles

A bill by Reps. Ginal and Dan Pabon to protect kids from marijuana edibles that are easily confused with candy passed out of the House April 27, with a vote of 49-15.

HB16-1436 requires the Marijuana Enforcement Division in the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules that prohibit edible medical and retail marijuana products shaped like a human, animal or fruit.

"Marijuana products are designed for adults and we are asking that these products don't mimic products marketed to children," said Rep. Ginal, D-Fort Collins. "It's a smart, reasonable approach to protecting Colorado children."

This vote sends the bill to the Senate.

Campaign News

Wednesday May 4

Congressman Jared Polis' Birthday Celebration

Please join Congressman Jared Polis and Larimer Dems, for Jared's birthday celebration!!!

Please join hosts

Steve Ackerman - Sonia ImMasche - Kim Jordan - Wynne and Doug Odell - Kenneth Pettine Barbara Powers - Frank and Karen Ramirez - Peggy and Brent Reeves

Alongside hosts

Hon. Bob Bacon and Bev Schmitt - Rep. Joann Ginal - Katie Hoffner - Hon. Leah Johnson - Sen. John Kefalas - Susan Kirkpatrick - Nancy and Randy Morgan - William Russell - Paul and Annah Schnaitter - James Thompson - Paul Versteeg

For the Birthday Celebration for

Congressman Jared Polis

Wednesday, May 4th

5:30-7:00pm

The Home of Nancy and Randy Morgan

813 Commodore Place

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Suggested Contribution:

Chair: $1000 - Co Chair: $500 - Host: $100 - Ticket: $41

Info & RSVP: Kate (720) 295-6407, Kate@polisforcongress.com or online at

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016fortcollins

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

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