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Larimer County Democrats News: July 19, 2016
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Message from the Chair
Greetings!
State Representative Joann Ginal is kicking off her 2016 re-election campaign this Thursday with a fundraiser at New Belgium Brewing. Come join us as we celebrate Joann's two terms in the State House and help her go back for a third! Details and RSVP information below. Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!
James Thompson, Chair
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Legislative News
Reps. Ginal and Arndt receive perfect scores from The Conservation Caucus
Conservation Colorado released its legislative scorecard last week, awarding perfect scores to 31 of the 34 members of the House Democratic caucus.
Over their full legislative careers, no sitting House Democrat scored below 90 percent, while no one in the Republican caucus scored higher than 36 percent. In the 2016 legislative session, Reps. Arndt and Ginal received perfect scores.
The full score scorecard, including scores for members of the Senate, can be viewed here.
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Campaign News
Thursday, July 21st
Campaign Kick-Off for Rep. Joann Ginal
Please join me at New Belgium Brewery for my official campaign Kick-Off. I have been honored to serve two terms as your State Representative for House District 52 in Fort Collins. I am running to continue to bring forth commonsense legislation that moves Colorado forward for everyone. If you cannot make it please consider a donation by going to my website: joannginal.com.
Thank you and hope to see you on July 21st. Joann
Date & TIme: July 21st, 5:30-7:00pm
Location: New Belgium Brewery, 500 Linden St., Fort Collins
Friday, July 22nd
Martinez Park Neighborhood/New Belgium Meet and Greet with Senator Kefalas
Kristina Cash and Nathan Turner are hosting a Meet and Greet for Senator Kefalas in Old Town Fort Collins! We hope you can join us!
Date & Time: Friday July 22nd, 5:00-7:00pm
Location: 526 Sycamore Street, Fort Collins
Info & RSVP: William Russell,
williamjrussell3@gmail.com
Saturday, July 23rd
Come canvass with Senator John Kefalas
State Senator John Kefalas will be canvassing this Saturday, July 23rd. If you'd like to volunteer, please click here to sign up.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 23rd, 10am-4pm
Location: We will be meeting up at Larimer Democratic Party Headquarters at 606 S. Mason Street before we start to canvass.
Info & RSVP: Cari Brown at cari.b.brown@gmail.com or 970-980-6856.
Saturday, July 30th
Please join us at a House Party to support Karen Stockley, the Democratic Candidate for Larimer County
Commissioner - District 3, a county-wide position. Meet with Karen; express your concerns and listen to her solutions. Very familiar with Larimer County issues, Karen's vision for our county is intelligent, managed growth; "a County to Believe In". Check out her positions on her website - www.karenstockley.com.
We look forward to having you with us.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 30th from Noon till 2PM
Location: At the home of Suzanne and David Trask - 827 Blondel Street #101 Fort Collins 80524
Info & RSVP: suzannestrask@gmail.com (970) 237-1549 or (970) 420-2331
Suggested Donation: $50
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Community News
Please join the House Majority Project for our 2016 End of Session celebration!
Passing progressive legislation is a team sport - and that means it's important that we join together to protect and grow our Democratic majority in the Colorado State House. That's why I hope you'll join me and my fellow caucus members at a great event on July 20 in support the House Majority Project!
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 20, 5:30-7:00pm
Location: Voodoo Comedy Playhouse 1260 22nd Street
Denver
Saturday, July 23
The Larimer Dems at Northern Colorado Pride
The Larimer Dems will have a table at NoCoPride OUTside, where we will have information on all our Larimer county candidates as well as voter registration materials. We are looking for volunteers to help staff the table any time during the day. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Rita Kissen kissen@maine.edu. Hope to see you there!
Date and Time: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m
Location: Civic Center Park, 201 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins
Thursday, July 28th
Democratic Convention Watch Party
Join the coordinated campaign for a watch party in your area. We are coming together, as Democrats, for an evening of fun and celebration to watch Hillary Clinton make history as the first female Presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention!
Please take a moment to RSVP and we will reach out to you to confirm your attendance.
RSVP for the Fort Collins Watch Party HERE
RSVP for the Loveland Watch Party HERE
RSVP for the Estes Park Watch Party HERE
If possible, please plan to bring an item for the potluck. For more information, please contact Analysse Escobar at 210-385-7556 or via e-mail at aescobar@covictory.com.
The Colorado Democratic Party is hiring!
The Colorado Democratic Party is looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to helping elect Colorado Democrats in 2016. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please send a resume to jobs@covictory.com.
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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, 7:00 pm meeting
Location: Larimer County Democrats Office
606 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
Email: secretary@larimerdems.org for more information.
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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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