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6th Obama Gala
It is not too late to get your early bird ticket today for the 2023 Obama Gala. Prices will go up on January 1st.
The Obama Gala will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Denver on April 1, 2023.
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Take a look at the people who were nominated for an award and make sure to vote for your choice on who should receive the awards at the next Obama gala.
The last day to vote is January 10, 2023.
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DEMOCRATS SERVING ON THE CU BOARD OF REGENTS IN 2023
[[link removed]] The University of Colorado Board of Regents consists of nine members serving staggered six-year terms, one elected from each of Colorado's seven congressional districts and two from the state at large. The board is charged constitutionally with the general supervision of the university and the exclusive control and direction of all funds of and appropriations to the university, unless otherwise provided by law.
Did you know you can attend the CU Board of Regents meetings in person or online? Click here for the calendar. [[link removed]]
Dems on the CU Board of Regents in 2023
Wanda James (CD1)
Callie Rennison (CD2) [[link removed]]
Ilana Dubin Spiegel (CD6) [[link removed]]
Nolbert Chavez (CD7) [[link removed]]
Lesley Smith (At large) [[link removed]]
CALL TO ACTION FROM MAYOR HANCOCK
As you are likely aware, nearly 1,000 asylum-seekers and migrants have arrived in Denver from Central and South America in recent weeks. Mayor Hancock has issued an emergency declaration and is asking the entire Metro Area and Front Range community to assist with sheltering, feeding, clothing and meeting other essential needs of these new arrivals, particularly as winter weather sets in. Here are several ways you can help, and more information can be found here at this link [[link removed]] ( www.denvergov.org/OEM [[link removed]] ).
If you or your organization has physical space that could be used for sheltering or temporary housing, please email [email protected] [[email protected]] . Denver is currently utilizing two recreation centers, multiple churches and a motel to provide shelter to about 500 people per night, but the need is growing and more space is needed.
Another critical need is for staff and volunteers to cover shifts at these shelters:
Denver is now hiring 100 employees at $25-an-hour to work at the shelters. Please share the job postings on social media and with your networks. Here is a link to the general job posting [[link removed]] , and here’s a separate link for bilingual applicants [[link removed]] .
Here is a link [[link removed]] to the volunteer sign-up form (even though the link indicates this is for medial and public health volunteers, it really is accepting volunteers of all kinds).
Donations of winter clothing and other items are needed. Click here [[link removed]] for a current list of items needed. Items can be dropped off from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios, 5255 W. Warren Ave., Denver CO 80227. The church is also seeking volunteers for two-hour shifts to help sort donations. Click here [[link removed]] to sign up.
Several nonprofits are also supporting this effort and are accepting direct financial contributions. Here are links to those organizations:
Denver Community Church [[link removed]]
American Friends Service Committee [[link removed]]
Colorado Hosting Asylum Network [[link removed]]
If you need any additional information, please contact Mayor Hancock deputy chief of staff Evan Dreyer at [email protected] [[email protected]] and 720-350-8370.
2023 GOVERNOR INAUGURAL CEREMONY PUBLIC VIEWING
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 [[link removed]]
Public Viewing: Opens at 9:00 AM, Program Begins at 10:30 AM. Located at Lincoln St., between Colfax Ave. and 14th Ave.
Details: If you would like to watch the 2023 swearing-in ceremony of Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, Attorney General Weiser, Secretary Griswold, and Treasurer Young, the event will be streamed live at www.Coloradoforall.co [[link removed]] . A free, accessible public viewing area will be located on Lincoln St., between Colfax Ave. and 14th Ave., for anyone who wishes to attend in-person. No credentials or tickets are required for the public viewing area. This event is outdoors, and we encourage guests to dress accordingly. Please consider alternative transportation to the event as day of parking will be limited.
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2023 INAUGURATION SNEAKER BALL FOR ALL
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
General Admission doors open at 6:30 PM
Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216
Details: In celebration of Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera’s second term, the Colorado for All 2023 Inaugural Committee will be hosting an evening concert at the Mission Ballroom featuring:
Carly Rae Jepsen
Belinda Carlisle
They Might Be Giants
Tickets are now on sale at coloradoforall.co [[link removed]]
General Admission Cost is $60 (+taxes and fees) and proceeds from ticket sales will support Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary [[link removed]] , Inside Out Youth Services [[link removed]] , The STEAD School [[link removed]] , and the Governor's Residence Preservation Fund [[link removed]] .
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RURAL INITIATIVE UPDATE
The Rural Initiative of the Colorado Democratic Party is building its list of Voting Members so that we'll be ready for our Initiative's reorganization meeting in April. Our Bylaws specify that Voting Members of the Rural Initiative shall be registered Democrats in the State of Colorado who sign and submit a form to the officers of the Rural Initiative indicating that they would like to be a Voting Member and who reside outside of an “Urbanized Area” in Colorado as defined the U.S. Census Bureau. An “Urbanized Area” is a continuously built-up area with a population of 50,000 or more. Members must have submitted an acceptable Membership form at least 30 days prior to a meeting in order to vote or run for office at that meeting.
If you are interested in being a Voting Member, please complete the form as soon as possible [[link removed]] . We will be verifying members' geographic and voter registration eligibility in VAN. The Rural Initiative does not currently charge dues.
STATEMENT FROM THE SOUTH ASIAN INITIATIVE
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We are deeply disturbed by the racist and offensive videos that have surfaced
this week of Aurora Ward 2 City Councilman, Steve Sundberg, who made an
intentional choice to film himself stereotypically imitating South Asians, Arab
Muslims, Mexicans, and other communities of color and foreign descent as
advertisements for his sports bar in 2020.
The Colorado South Asian Democrats (COSAD) board calls for Councilman
Sundberg’s immediate resignation. Aurora is Colorado’s most diverse city and is
home to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. Any elected official,
absent of party and background, who willingly engages in this type of racist
behavior, no matter the context, is unfit to represent our communities. His lack of
comprehension of how his mockery affects the physiological, psychological and
social well being of our communities is distressing. It’s imperative for all elected
officials to have a basic sense of respect and fluency when working with
communities from diverse backgrounds. It’s clear to us that Councilman
Sundberg lacks these leadership qualities and will continue to be a threat to the
communities we represent. This incident, coupled with the existing allegations of
sexual harassment against him, leaves no room for doubt that the best path
forward for our communities is for Councilman Sundberg to immediately resign
from his position.
We humbly call upon our community members, partners, and the elected officials
of Aurora to join us in publicly condemning Councilman Sundberg’s behavior and
to demand his resignation. COSAD will continue to work hard to ensure our
elected officials are held accountable for such disgraceful conduct.
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In the news
Joint release from the State House and Senate Dems: COLORADO’S ECONOMY IS STRONG, BUT BUDGET OUTLOOK REMAINS CONSTRAINED [[link removed]]
House Dems: Garnett, McCluskie, Duran and Latino Caucus Co-Chairs Statements on Speaker Pro Tempore Benavidez Resignation [[link removed]]
Politico: Jan. 6 committee formally accuses Donald Trump of 4 crimes [[link removed]]
NPR: 5 takeaways from the final Jan. 6 committee hearing [[link removed]]
Important Dates
January 8th 2023: CU Regent swearing in Ceremony
January 9th 2023: First regular session of the 74th General Assembly.
January 9th 2023: General Assembly Swearing in Ceremony.
January 10th 2023: Governor swearing in ceremony
January 11th 2023: State Board of Education swearing in ceremony
January 12th 2023: Attorney General Swearing in Ceremony
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