Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month |
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| We are also thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Obama Gala:
Congresswoman Grace Meng |
Grace Meng represents New York’s 6th Congressional District located in Queens, New York. She was born and raised in Queens as the daughter of immigrants and has never forgotten where she came from or who she fights for.
As a child growing up in the most diverse county in America, Grace quickly came to believe that every person deserves a seat at the table. Whether young or old, rich or poor, she believes every voice deserves to be heard. That conviction prompted Grace to begin her professional career as a public interest lawyer and serve in the New York State Assembly before running for Congress.
In Congress, Grace has been ranked the 8th most-effective legislator in the Democratic Party (according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking), while one of the youngest Democrats in Congress. Grace continues to advocate for inclusive policies for often overlooked communities. She serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, responsible for funding every federal agency, program, and project. Grace fights for federal programs that benefit women and children, and even co-founded the Bipartisan Congressional Kids’ Safety Caucus. She is a leading voice on food safety, clean water, and consumer protection for families.
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CO Legislature Ends Today
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During the 2022 legislative session, Democrats delivered for Coloradans by making it easier for working families to save money, funding affordable housing, expanding mental health services, improving education, tackling climate change, and investing in public safety.
The following is a statement from Colorado Democratic Party Chair, Morgan Carroll: “I want to congratulate our Democratic legislators who put in hours of work and heart into this session to create bills that will improve the lives of every Coloradan. In contrast, the Republicans did everything to stall, delay, and obstruct getting work done for the people of Colorado. Republicans can’t focus on key economic struggles facing Coloradans because they are obsessed with fringe issues like criminalizing abortion. Their conduct during this session has been shameful.” To see all the bills passed here! |
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Rep. Ortiz's lifetime of service is defined by fighting for Equity of Opportunities. Whether he was helping Katrina evacuees resettle, creating educational exchanges and economic opportunities in his work at the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Development, fighting for improved care and rehabilitation for service members and veterans suffering from spinal cord injuries, or advocating and lobbying for veterans and those with disabilities at the Colorado State Capitol; his servant leadership has been and is founded in fighting for that Equity of Opportunities for all.
Representative Ortiz is in a tough election this year and his seat is pivotal to keeping our majority in the legislature.
To donate and learn more about Rep. Ortiz click here! Click here to read more about Rep. Ortiz! |
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What Does the State Board of Education Do? |
Dems took the majority of the State Board in 2016 -- however now with the new district 8 and At Large Positions the majority is once again at stake this election. The mission of the Colorado State Board of Education is to provide all of Colorado’s children equal access to quality, thorough, uniform, well-rounded educational opportunities in a safe and civil learning environment.
The Colorado State Board of Education is the governing board of the Colorado Department of Education. So that means it's responsible for doing the following: - Provides educational leadership for the state;
- Appoints the Commissioner of Education and the Director of State Board Relations;
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Employs personnel of the Department of Education;
- Approves the Department of Education budget;
- Makes rules, regulations, and policies that govern the Colorado Department of Education, public education including pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, adult education, and public libraries;
- Accredits public school districts;
- Facilitates the provision of library services to the citizens of Colorado through the State Library;
- Distributes federal and state funds;
- Regulates educator licensing;
- Supervises adult basic education and public libraries;
- Appoints advisory committees;
- Grants waivers of Colorado education law and regulations;
- Exercises judicial authority with regard to appeals by charter schools; and
- Submits recommendations for educational improvements to the General Assembly and Governor
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Senator Janet Buckner was appointed to the legislature after her husband, Rep. John Buckner passed away. Since then, she has followed in his footsteps as a staunch advocate for public education. This year, among many other bills, she was a sponsor of the bill created the department of early childhood and Colorado’s universal pre-k program.
To find out more and support Senator Buckner click here. |
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| In Memoriam: Patti Ann Corsentino |
Beloved sister of MaryBeth Corsentino passed away this week. She was a teacher and following in her sister's footsteps fierce -- she was an advocate for the Democratic Party. Funeral information is as follows: The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 20 at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 1145 S Aspen Rd, 81006.
A lunch will follow at Montgomery Steward Funeral Home
1317 N Main St, 81003.
Burial is private. She will be cremated and encrypted with her parents. |
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Do you have questions about abortion rights in Colorado? Wondering what's going on with the vacant lot down the street? Want to know what a candidate's policy is on climate change? Introducing Rep'd! This tool gives you direct access to elected officials, the party, and candidates across Colorado. Simply ask a question and we at CDP will find the right person to answer it for you. You will receive a video message from the right person or persons to give you the best answer. |
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What's Happening Around the State |
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Join us for our 2022 Democracy Tour this summer! See when the Party will be in your Colorado community. We look forward this summer! |
Stand up for Abortion Rights |
Sign up to march in your community!
Join us in a statewide event this Saturday May 14th. Click the button below to find the event closest to you! |
Stonewall will be holding a monthly meeting May 11, 2022 from 6:30 PM to 8:00PM. They will be discussing their May 21st BBQ and Potluck, Volunteer Opportunities for a dozen Pride events across Colorado this summer, provide a Q&A with Democratic Party Experts on the June 30th Primary Election, and have an open forum on what could be next from the Supreme Courts attack on our privacy. If you would like to attend please use our registration Link: https://www.mobilize.us/stonewalldems/event/399074/
The Stonewall Democrats of Colorado will be hosting a BBQ and Potluck in the Park on May 21st from 11AM to 2PM at the Cheesman Park Picnic Area. Stonewall will be providing burgers, brats, buns and vegetarian options. Please bring a side, dessert, or non-alcoholic beverage to share! Please use our registration link to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/stonewalldems/event/451246/
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Now more than ever we need your help to fight the extreme Republican candidates running for office this mid-term. With your help we can keep Colorado Blue in 2022 and keep our majorites here at home and in Washington. Please join our Big Tent Big 10 Donors by giving just $10 a month you can help us fund our Win Plan. |
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