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Larimer County Democrats News: August 23, 2016
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Message from the Chair
Greetings!
Senator Michael Bennet is coming to Fort Collins tonight, and tomorrow Congressman Jared Polis will be in Loveland. Details are below, and we hope to see you there. By the way, we now have Bennet and Polis yard signs in our office at 606 S. Mason, along with signs for our other Dem candidates. So stop by and grab a sign or two!
Just a reminder, you have just over a week to purchase your reduced-priced early bird tickets to the Larimer Dems Annual Picnic on Saturday, September 10 from 4 to 7pm (324 Jackson Ave. Fort Collins). Please get your tickets here right now so you don't forget.
If you would like to volunteer for the picnic (setup, tear-down, check-in, grilling and bartending shifts, etc.), please email me at chair@larimerdems.org.
Thank you for supporting the Larimer Dems!
James Thompson, Chair
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Legislative News
Ginal's Boost for CO Rural Medicine Goes Into Effect
HB16-1142, sponsored Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, creates a state income tax credit of up to $1,000 for rural Colorado health care professionals who teach, tutor or mentor graduate students seeking a medical degree at a Colorado university.
"Our state budget problems may force significant cuts to rural hospitals in the most underserved areas of the state," Rep. Ginal said. "By targeting medical professionals and their students in rural areas, my new law will create a pipeline for rural health care providers and help drive down the cost of health care in rural Colorado."
The new law is one of 155 going into effect Aug. 9th, the 90th day after the end of the 2016 legislative session.
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Campaign News
Tuesday, August 23rd
Reception to Benefit Senator Michael Bennet
Please join Senator Michael Bennet, the Larimer County Democratic Party, and hosts Kim Jordan, Sonia ImMasche, and Joan & Alan Lamborn (host committee in formation) for a Fort Collins reception to benefit Michael's re-election campaign.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 23 from 5 to 6:30pm
Location: Address provided upon RSVP
Suggested Contribution: $125 for guests, $250 for supporters, $500 for cohosts, $1000 for hosts To contribute online, click here.
House Party with Congressman Jared Polis
Come meet Congressman Jared Polis and listen to his vision for Loveland and Larimer County. Meet your neighbors and have a conversation about issues important to your community.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 24th 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: The Home of Richard Ball - Next to Lake Loveland
1801 North Garfield Ave., Loveland, CO 80538
Friday, August 26th
House Party for Karen Stockley
You are INVITED to a House Party to support Karen Stockley, Democrat candidate for Larimer County Commissioner - District 3. Come with your questions about our county government, voice your concerns and listen to Karen's positions and solutions to our current Larimer County issues.
Date & Time: Friday, August 26th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: The Home of Sidna & Sam Rachid, 1002 Alexa Court in Fort Collins
Beverages & snacks will be served. We look forward to welcoming you to support Karen and a fun "meet and greet".
Saturday, August 27th
Volunteer Canvass for Senator John Kefalas
Join us this Saturday to walk with Senator Kefalas. We'll be serving lunch at 11am at Larimer Democratic Headquarters. Senator Kefalas will be there to talk to volunteers about the importance of canvassing and voter outreach.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 27th
Location: Meet at Larimer Democratic Headquarters - 606 S. Mason
RSVP & Info: Cari Brown at cari.b.brown@gmail.com or 970-980-6856
Tuesday, August 30th
House Party for Rep. Joann Ginal & Karen Stockley
Join us to meet with State Representative Joann Ginal, running for reelection to House District #52 and Karen Stockley, running for Larimer County Commissioner - District 3.
Bring your questions, voice your concerns and listen to their positions and solutions to our Larimer County community issues.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 30th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: The Home of Terry and Bill Zalewski, 2802 County Fair Lane, Fort Collins.
You and your children are welcome for discussion, wine & cheese, soda & snacks. No RSVP is required, come, bring your friends and participate.
Sign up for the Food Brigade We're looking for volunteers to provide dinners to our volunteers and canvassers. Other needed items are Granola Bars, Bottled Water, and other snacks. To sign up, please contact info@larimercountydemocrats.org.
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Event Name
Sunday, August 28th
Ballot Awareness Potluck
Join Renee Quebbeman, Precinct Committee Person for 318, at a neighborhood potluck to learn more about upcoming ballot initiatives. The atmosphere will be informational, fun, relaxed, and kid friendly.
Date & Time: Sunday, August 28th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: The Home of Renee Quebbeman, 2915 Bassick Street, Fort Collins
RSVP: To attend, send your RSVP to Renee at reneequebbeman@icloud.com or 207.653.0752
*Please bring a dish to share with others! The event is also BOYB.*
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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 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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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.
Paid for by the Larimer County Democratic Party.
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