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#coleg Dems Deliver! Conclude 3-Day Special Session with COVID Relief Package |
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Special session ends with 10 bills heading to governor From Colorado Politics
The General Assembly approved a COVID-19 relief package of 10 bills on Wednesday, ending a three-day extraordinary session that Gov. Jared Polis called just two weeks prior.
The assistance measures, which ranged from providing support to child care operators and food pantries to capping fees charged for food delivery, amounting to approximately $220 million in funding
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While Mitch McConnell has already already rejected yet another bipartisan proposal for COVID relief, Governor Polis and Dem legislators have delivered! Specifically, the bills are the following:
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All Eyes on Georgia |
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Georgia Senate run-off candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff |
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While not as many states flipped GOP Senate seats like we did here in Colorado, the contest for the majority in the U.S. Senate isn't over! Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are headed to January 5, 2021 run-off elections! |
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How can we help?? It's all hands on deck, and the entire country will be watching Georgia! Here's immediate ways you can get involved to help Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff win!
Whoever wins these two seats could determine the course of Joe Biden's presidency. If the GOP wins, Mitch McConnell keeps his majority, and he'll have the power he needs to obstruct every policy idea Dems want to pass.
But, if Dems win these seats in Georgia? Legislation like a health care public option, voting rights protections, combating climate change, raising the minimum wage to $15, and so much more are possible!
But we have to win these two seats. What do you say? |
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Georgia Fundraiser Alert! |
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Join us for a FUNdraiser for Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff -- the two Georgia Democratic candidates -- on Saturday, December 5 @ 4:00pm MT! |
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2021 Re-Org Alert! |
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Listen up, as if our soon-to-be First Lady Dr. Jill Biden were teaching your class! You're about to learn some important stuff! |
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So what is “Re-Org”? Re-Org is shorthand for “Re-organization”. It is simply the election we hold for party officer positions every two years as provided by Colorado law and Colorado Democratic Party rules.
When are Reorganization meetings? Early next year in 2021. The dates are set by state law and start party rules. All reorganizations will be held virtually in 2021 due to COVID-19.
County Reorganizations will be held Feb. 1 - Feb. 15, 2021 (ask your county party for date).
Dates for Multi-County Reorganizations will be coming SOON.
The state Reorganization will be held March 20, 2021.
What jurisdictions hold Reorganizations? Counties, County Commission Districts, House Districts, Senate Districts, Judicial Districts, Congressional Districts, Initiatives of the State Party & the State Party.
What positions are up for election?
How to run? Give 10 days written notice to the chair of the jurisdiction of your interest and intent to run. You must be a registered Democrat. Talk to the chair of your county party to find out who is already running and where there may be vacant and needed positions. Any contested positions will be determined by ballot.
Who can vote? Members of the District’s Central Committee.
What is a Central Committee? A central committee is a governing body of the Democratic Party that votes on important decisions. Its composition will vary depending on the jurisdiction. e.g. the State Central Committee is different than your County Central Committee. [Generally, the central committee consists of the district officers (elected at the last re-org), precinct organizers or PCPs (who were just elected at caucus), and certain elected officials (once sworn in). |
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Re-Org Virtual Trainings! |
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Dec. 9, 2020 (6:00pm): Overview Party Positions - What do they do? FOR: Any Democrat interested in learning more about the process and what party positions do. As we get ready for re-organization (elections for party leadership positions) early next year, this gives a high level overview on what these positions do. Join if you are interested in learning more about what the state, initiatives, county, multi-district officers do and if you are interested in getting a better sense of what the chairs, vice-chairs, secretaries and treasurers are expected to do. What are the requirements under law and rules? What are the other skills that are nice to have?
Dec. 10, 2020 (6:00pm): Training - How to Run a Re-Org (Re-Organization) FOR: County, Judicial District, Congressional District, House District, Senate District Officers, Initiative Officers & their trusted volunteers running Reorganizations in 2021. This is a training for everyone who will be running or helping to run a re-organization meeting.
Dec. 13, 2020 (3:00pm): Training - How to Run a Re-Org (Re-Organization) FOR: County, Judicial District, Congressional District, House District, Senate District Officers, Initiative Officers & their trusted volunteers running Reorganizations in 2021. This is a training for everyone who will be running or helping to run a re-organization meeting. This is the same training as Dec. 10 but we are offering two different dates and times so people can attend the one that works best for their schedule.
Feb. 1 - Feb. 15, 2021 -- Statutory Dates for Counties to hold Re-Organizations Once your county has decided when your re-organization will be held, click here and fill out the form so the state party is aware and can be helpful!
Feb. 20, 2021 Training - County Party Offices
FOR: Newly elected County Officers elected in the 2021 re-org and any immediate past officers who wish to be on hand to assist and answer questions.
April 10, 2021 Training - Multi-county Offices & Initiatives
FOR: Newly elected Multi-County Officers elected in the 2021 re-org and any immediate past officers who wish to be on hand to assist and answer questions.
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