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Good afternoon and happy Friday! Its time for your weekly newsletter from Team Ike. Below you’ll find a rundown of all that's happened this week, and what's coming up on the horizon.
Help us keep up all the momentum we discuss below, click here to make a contribution and join the fight.
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I. Spotlight: Climate Fundraiser Success
II. Latest News
III. Ike In The Media
IV. Upcoming Events
V. Selected News Clipping
VI. Social Media to Amplify
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I. Spotlight: Climate Fundraiser with Andrew Romanoff and More
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Ike was joined by Andrew Romanoff, former Colorado Speaker of the House, as well as Krisopher Jacks, chair of Our Revolution Weld county, and Diana Grey, former senate candidate and climate activist, for a discussion on climate change and the need for a green new deal that will preserve our planet for our children's future. Over 50 people attended the online event and $4,000 was raised. Big thanks for everyone who was able to make it.
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Ike And Governor Polis Meet
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Following a chance phone call, Jared Polis offered to meet with Ike prior to a press conference at Morgan Community College on September 11th.
The two discussed the challenges of running in such a large district, and personal stories and experiences regarding campaign season.
Prior to taking pictures and parting ways, Jared gave Ike a coin with the Governor's seal, in recognition of his military service.
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Northern Colorado Central Labor Council Endorsement
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We are pleased to announce an endorsement from the Northern Colorado Central Labor Council, a local council of the AFL-CIO. They proudly fight to help working people at the local and state level. Ike is ready to help them fight against the big corporations in northern Colorado that Ken Buck gets campaign checks from.
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Ike Writes Letter To Editor
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On Monday Our Town Colorado published a letter to the editor that Ike wrote.You can find the letter here.
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Greeley Save our Democracy Event
Sunday September 20 at 12pm, please join us as a community to support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We have seen the destruction of this administration and we need to fight to get a team in office that can truly lead us during this virus, fix our economy, help our unemployed, help our small business and support our BIPOC brothers and sisters. You will get to hear Ike along with other candidates running in northern Colorado. Masks and social distancing are required.
You can find the Facebook Event with the address here
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Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Lone Tree Golf Club Tennis Courts to discuss this upcoming election, current events, legislation, and get to know Ike. Meet at the tennis pavilion and bring a chair.
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V. Selected News Clippings
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Colorado Sun-Workers protest $15,615 federal fine for JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley where coronavirus killed six
A union representing workers at a Colorado meatpacking plant where six workers died of COVID-19 and hundreds more were infected staged a protest Wednesday, claiming that federal officials should have fined the company more for its alleged failure to provide safe working conditions.
The JBS USA-owned plant in Greeley was issued a $15,615 fine on Sept. 11 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA.
Trinidad Chronicle- Las Animas County announces emergency grant funds now available to county businesses
Last Friday, September 11, Las Animas County Administrator Phil Dorenkamp announced that the County would now begin accepting applications for their COVID Small Business Emergency Grant program. Businesses within Las Animas County will have access to up to $5,000 to pay for rent, utilities, insurance, and other costs associated with COVID-19 strains.
“As our community continues to confront the still-emerging health and economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses throughout Las Animas County have sought to meet the sudden and emergency challenges of our community,” said the informational release from the county on Friday.
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VI. Social Media to amplify
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