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THIS THURSDAY: LET'S TALK BUILD BACK STRONGER! Join us for our Infrastructure Town Hall on Thursday, October 7 |
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As you're all undoubtedly aware, Capitol Hill is abuzz with the active negotiations over the Biden Build Back Better Infrastructure Package, and we're excited because of what its passage could mean for Colorado!
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY when we will discuss with community members, experts, and elected officials what we need to do to build back better, how TABOR has held our state back from building back stronger, and how you can help be part of the infrastructure solution! |
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WHY DOES THIS MATTER? President Joe Biden was in Colorado recently to not only talk about why we need to combat climate change, but to talk about how we can do it by rebuilding our infrastructure and create jobs! Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill, which is currently going through negotiations in Congress, would:
We'll be talking about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the town hall, so be sure to sign up and join in on the discussion! In the meantime, if you want to learn more, click here to read information from the White House! |
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Can't make it on Thursday, October 7? Check out the schedule of our upcoming Colorado Conversations virtual town halls and mark ones you're interested in on your calendar! |
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JOIN THE TALENT BANK! |
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We're going to be in the fight of our lives in 2022, as Republicans are desperate and willing to say and do ANYTHING to claw back power.
Will you commit TODAY to sign up for the Colorado Dems talent bank and be part of the 2022 Blue Volunteer Army that will keep Colorado moving forward? |
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Redistricting Update |
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The Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission released a third staff-drawn map on Tuesday. Click here to check it out, and check out our statement reacting to the draft map:
“We are pleased that these latest draft legislative maps are a step closer to being fair and reflective of Colorado’s communities of interest. They stand in sharp contrast to maps being pushed by certain GOP commissioners, who noticeably have been pushing maps that either unfairly benefit Republicans or marginalize Colorado minority voters.”
Click here to read the breakdown of the new map in the Colorado Sun! |
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The American Rescue Plan How is it helping folks? |
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City To Fund Critical Projects With American Rescue Plan Act Dollars Boulder.gov
Over the next year, the City of Boulder will receive $20.15 million in local recovery funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city has until the end of 2024 to formally commit funds and until 2026 to spend them. ARPA is designed to help communities and local governments recover from the pandemic, especially those who have been disproportionately impacted.
About $3 million of the funding has been approved for immediate needs and will go toward programs to support those most impacted by the pandemic, including:
An additional $1 million is reserved for emerging public health needs that may arise in the coming months.
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Remember -- Colorado Republicans like Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn all voted 'No' to helping Colorado families.
Meanwhile, all of Colorado's Democratic members of the Congressional delegation voted 'Yes'!
But how else does the American Rescue Plan specifically help Coloradans, you ask? Click the link to find out! |
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Local Candidates Corner! |
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Like the late, great Democratic speaker of the house Tip O'Neill famously said, "All Politics is Local". We couldn't agree more -- down ballot races are often where the most local and impactful offices are elected, and we want *you* to be aware of which Democrats are running for your local races! To help us help elect Democrats to every local seat possible, click here to get your very own Vote Local swag!
All proceeds go towards our efforts to elect Democrats up AND down the ticket!
Meet Candidates Running this November! |
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Democrats Running for Littleton Mayor and City Council |
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This is THE Democratic ticket for a Blue Littleton!
We have three amazing candidates for Littleton City Council and one excellent nominee for Littleton Mayor! Check out their websites, and how you can help them get elected! |
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Democrats Running for the Salida R-32-J Board of Education |
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Dr. Jodi Breckenridge Petit (District 2) |
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Mandy Paschall (District 3) |
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Meet the Democrats (one incumbent, one newcomer) running to serve the Salida R-32-J Board of Education!
Dr. Jodi Breckenridge represents District 2, currently serves as Board Vice President and is running for re-election! Mandy Paschall is a certified nurse practitioner and Salida resident running to represent District 3! Check out their profiles (linked ahove) in the Ark Valley Voice, and be sure to visit their Facebook pages to see how you can help them out! |
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EVERY ELECTION IS IMPORTANT! Share this graphic on your social media pages to encourage your friends and neighbors to get involved with your local 2021 races!
Are you keeping an eye on ballot measures? Here's our guide on the three statewide ballot measures that Colorado will be voting on this year. |
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Opportunities with Colorado Dems! |
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CULTURAL INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Initiatives Roundtable, Tuesday 12 OCT, 7:00-8:30 p
The Colorado Democratic Party's Asian and Pacific Islander, Education, and Women's Initiatives are proud to host a round-table on cultural inclusion in education as an antidote to divisive right-wing rhetoric.
Our guests will be CU Regent Ilana Spiegel, CU Denver Black Student Services Director Omar Montgomery, CU Boulder Academic Advisor Susmita Saha, Former State Rep. Bri Buentello, and teachers J.D. Magnat and Kate Miya.
Join host, Dr. Tim Kubik, for a round table discussion you won't want to miss.
https://www.mobilize.us/democraticeducationinitiative/event/418648/ |
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#DemsDeliver |
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INSIGHTS | Dave Young has a record to run on as state treasurer Colorado Politics
If Dave Young doesn't do his job, everybody in Colorado pays, one way or another.
He will make the case that he's been a good guardian of state's purse as the Democrat, elected state treasurer three years ago, seeks a second term against a Republican yet to be identified.
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Afghan interpreter and his family land in Colorado to start a new life in Broomfield CPR News
An Afghan interpreter and his family landed at Denver International Airport Tuesday night to settle in at their new home after the fall and evacuation of Kabul.
Ahmad Siddiqi, his wife and four kids fled Afghanistan in August and hadn’t found a permanent residence yet. He turned to Army veteran Scott Henkel, husband of Broomfield City Councilwoman Heidi Henkel, for help. They met while Henkel was serving in Afghanistan in 2006, and the two worked with Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Joe Neguse’s offices to expedite the process.
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Joins Coalition With Other States Over Reproductive Resources CBS Denver
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition with other states to keep reproductive resources for women in Colorado. This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments to Roe Vs. Wade, which gave women access to legalized abortion in the U.S. nearly 50 years ago.
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GOP Watch |
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Testimony indicates Colorado GOP chair led fringe conspiracy group allied with militia 9News
Leaders of a far-right group with a militia arm testified under oath that Kristi Burton Brown led the organization prior to becoming the Colorado Republican Party chairwoman.
Burton Brown and the Colorado Republican Party did not respond to 9NEWS’ questions about FEC United, an election rigging conspiracy theory group, and its affiliated militia, the United American Defense Force.
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet Kate, this week's Volunteer of the Week!
I am new to political volunteering and not naturally political. My political activism was triggered by Donald Trump’s announcing his candidacy for President. My sister, a former hippie, started dragging me to rallies and marches, including the Women’s March and a rally at Corey Gardner’s office, where we played dead (to protest his stand on Obama Care).
I’ve been a long-time volunteer for charitable organizations. The issues I am most passionate about are elder care, immigration, mental health, and social justice. I have served ten years on the Board of People House, a non-profit organization offering low-cost mental health counseling. Recently I started working for Casa De Paz as a companion to immigrants released from ICE. Casa De Paz offers shelter, meals, plane/bus tickets, transportation, and emotional support to newly released immigrants
My latest adventure in volunteering for the Colorado Democratic Party began with my friend asking if I was willing to call potential volunteers. I love this friend so, of course, I agreed. As I’ve gotten into this role, I am getting more and more excited. We have the mid-term elections coming up and, with Colorado’s re-districting, it is going to take all of our efforts to maintain Colorado’s Democratic status. Please invite your friends and family members to volunteer. We are going to need a lot of help in 2022 |
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Want to volunteer and help elect Democrats across Colorado like Kate is doing? Click the button below to join our talent bank, and we'll get you plugged in! |
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Dems On the Road! |
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Volunteer Coordinator Karin Asensio hit the road this weekend to Trinidad, where she celebrated with the Las Animas County Dems the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail! Chair Morgan Carroll was also on the road over the weekend, helping out the Arapahoe County Dems with some canvassing for Aurora City Council candidates! |
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The Funnies |
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