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| Subject | The Democratic Dispatch: Transformation |
| Date | February 9, 2023 2:22 AM |
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Transformation
The Butterflies Are Coming!
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Transformations is our theme for 2023.
Together we have made meaningful changes and have elected more Democrats than at any other point in the history of the state.
Monarch butterflies take 3 to 4 generations to reach their migration destination. Our work is built on the work of past generations, like the monarchs we grow and transform to accomplish our mission. Our goals and ideals are bigger than any of us, unity is our strength.
As we are doing the work to transform society and people’s lives, we grow and evolve ourselves. The Party is going through its own transformation in 2023; we are electing new leaders.
Join us, on April 1st 2023 at 5pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Denver to reflect upon the work we accomplished together, think about what future challenges we need to overcome and enjoy an inspiring evening with your blue friends.
We are excited to announce that the Butterfly Pavilion will bring 400 Monarch Butterflies in an enclosed tent to the Obama Gala. [[link removed]]
Guests will be able to enjoy the experience starting at 5pm and until the program starts at 6:15pm.
Buy your ticket now [[link removed]]
Out of Town Guests
We have reserved a room block at Sonesta [[link removed]] for $149/night for March 31st and April 1st.
Here is the reservation link [[link removed]] for guests to book a room:
Colorado Senate Bills Highlights
Our State Senators are hard at work. They have listened to Coloradans' concerns and are taking action. Below is a list of bills sponsored by our Democratic Senators, you can see the status of the bills here [[link removed]] .
Get to know your State Senator, sign up for their town halls, their newsletters and connect with them about issues that matter to you.
More info about your State Senators can be found on our website [[link removed]] .
SB23-023 Senator Marchman 's bill would encourage CPR and AED instruction in high school curriculum.
“ This session, we’re committed to improving all aspects of health for Coloradans, from mental to behavioral to physical ,” Marchman said. “ With Damar Hamlin’s recent cardiac arrest, the nation witnessed just how important it is to have critical, life saving skills in times of emergency. By equipping our high school students with comprehensive CPR training, we can improve the health and safety of Coloradans and save lives. ”
SB23-008 Senate Majority Leader Moreno 's bill was developed in partnership with the Colorado Youth Advisory Council to uplift student voices during the development of K-12 education standards.
“ When the state's education standards are up for review, Colorado students deserve to have a say in what their education looks like ,” Moreno said. " SB8 amplifies the voices of Colorado's students by creating several opportunities for young people to be involved in the existing review processes. I am excited to sponsor SB8 to involve students more in the process, and am proud to see this bill pass through its first committee hearing .”
SB23-099 Senator Zenzinger 's bill would increase the required annual appropriation to the Department of Education by an additional $40 million, and will help bring down student-teacher ratios, decrease class sizes, and help schools provide the tailored assistance and support special education students need to learn and receive the quality education they deserve.
SB23-037 Senator Cutter' s bill requires deceptive marketing tactics on solicitations related to the Secretary of State to end.
Many Colorado business owners have received solicitations by mail that include deadlines and language that imply the request has come from a government official and that charge up to $200 for documents that are of little to no cost to file directly with the Secretary of State. SB23-037 bars these letters or emails from implying they are associated with any state or local agency, and requires them to include specific disclaimer language and information on where the document can be filed directly with the Secretary of State.
SB23-036 Senator's Cutter ' s bill streamlines the property tax exemption application process for veterans with disabilities.
Currently, veterans with disabilities must first submit their application for property tax exemption to the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs (DVA) before applying to their county assessor, who is responsible for approving the application. This bill removes that first step, reducing the burden on veterans and helping them receive their benefits faster.
SB23-051 Senator Hinrichsen and Sullivan 's bill bolsters workforce, supports apprenticeship programs.
SB23-051 codifies the current duties of the Offico confirm that they can hold a primary on their assigned date. If any state chooses to jump ahead of the new order, it could face penalties imposed by the DNC, such as limiting the number of delegates the state sends to the national convention.
Similarly, candidates who chose to campaign in unsanctioned states can incur party penalties, including limited access to debates, statistical data,
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CDP OFFICERS CANDIDATES
Chair Candidates
[[link removed]] HOWARD CHOU [[link removed]]
Howard is the current 1st Vice Chair of th37447303932304C436876495972632F75316A426154504A4D61507A416642754B3369756D34757A434D4F6A56324230326E/editor_images/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%205.23.17%20PM.png] SHAD MURIB [[link removed]]
Shad has over 15 years of leadership experience running Democratic campaigns across Colorado and serving in senior roles in non-profit organizations and various government offices and agencies. He and his wife, State Senator Kerry Donovan, also run the Copper Bar Ranch, a working cattle and beef ranch out of Edwards, Colorado.
A first-generation American born to immigrant parents from Lebanon, Shad was born-and-raised in Littleton, Colorado.
Read more [[link removed]]
1st Vice-Chair Candidates
INDIRA DUGGIRALA [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
Indira serves as Chair of the South Asian Democrats of Colorado and Secretary of the Douglas County Democratic Party (DCDP). She is part of the DCDP Rules Committee and an at-large member of the CD4 Executive Committee. Indira is also on the steering committee of the Southern Colorado chapter of the Braver Angels - a non profit group dedicated to depolarization in American politics.
Read more [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] TERRY TUCKER [[link removed]]
Terry Tucker has lived in Jefferson County for 20 years. She was elected to the Democratic National Committee for the 2016-2020 term. She currently serves as Chair of the Progressive Democrats of Colorado Initiative. Terry was appointed to the 2016 and 2020 National Democratic Party Platform Committee by Senator Sanders' campaign, and continues to serve on the Colorado State Platform Committee.
Read more [[link removed]]
2nd Vice-Chair Candidates
ELIJAH DIMON-AINSCOUGH [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
A Coloradan since birth, Elijah has worked tirelessly to represent others like him. Elijah often says he was born political; as a multiracial, queer person, he didn’t have a choice whether or not policy passed affected him. Elijah grew up with a single mother and his sister, at times they lived with his grandmother, aunts, uncles, and plenty of his cousins. Read more [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] SCOTT MANGINO [[link removed]]
Scottbefore the forces that confront us. It is within our power, of We the People. We are facing the test of our time and the time for choosing is at hand. "
- President Joe Biden
An invigorated, passionate, and sometimes combative Joe Biden exceeded expectations last night in the second State of the Union (SOTU) address of his presidency,
Biden opened the 73-minute, masterfully-crafted speech with a salvo to bipartisanship, congratulating the new Congress and GOP Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, along with a nod to "the longest serving Senate Leader in history, Mitch McConnell."
He spoke to the possibilities when Democrats and Republicans come together, noting that he signed over 300 bipartisan pieces of legislation in the last Congress -- "from reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, to the Electoral Count Reform Act, to the Respect for Marriage Act."
In an apparent reference to the outcome of the 2022 elections, Biden said, "The people sent us a clear message. Fighting for the sake of fighting, power for the sake of power, conflict for the sake of conflict, gets us nowhere." In what became a thematic message, he said of the work ahead, "We’ve been sent here to finish the job."
Throughout the evening, a fired up Biden projected an ease and confidence that one might expect to see on the campaign trail.
From 12 million new jobs and a 50-year low in unemployment to the continued decrease in inflation over the last six months; from the 10 million Americans who applied to start new businesses to passage of the bipartisan Chips and Science Act, Biden lauded major administration accomplishments over the last two years.
He touted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, "the largest investment in infrastructure since President Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System," and thousands more jobs coming from the $300 billion commitment by companies to invest in American manufacturing.
He took a playful shot at "my Republican friends who voted against [the law] but still ask to fund projects in their districts. Don’t worry. I promised to be the president for all Americans. We’ll fund your projects. And I’ll see you at the ground-breaking."
Saying, "We’re making sure the supply chain for America begins in America," he announced a new initiative to ensure all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in the US.
A turning point in the speech came midway when Biden, speaking to the deficit, said, “No president added more to the national debt than my predecessor,” referring to former
CNN Politics: 'Liar!': Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupts Biden during State of the Union address [[link removed]]
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Transformation
The Butterflies Are Coming!
[[link removed]]
Transformations is our theme for 2023.
Together we have made meaningful changes and have elected more Democrats than at any other point in the history of the state.
Monarch butterflies take 3 to 4 generations to reach their migration destination. Our work is built on the work of past generations, like the monarchs we grow and transform to accomplish our mission. Our goals and ideals are bigger than any of us, unity is our strength.
As we are doing the work to transform society and people’s lives, we grow and evolve ourselves. The Party is going through its own transformation in 2023; we are electing new leaders.
Join us, on April 1st 2023 at 5pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Denver to reflect upon the work we accomplished together, think about what future challenges we need to overcome and enjoy an inspiring evening with your blue friends.
We are excited to announce that the Butterfly Pavilion will bring 400 Monarch Butterflies in an enclosed tent to the Obama Gala. [[link removed]]
Guests will be able to enjoy the experience starting at 5pm and until the program starts at 6:15pm.
Buy your ticket now [[link removed]]
Out of Town Guests
We have reserved a room block at Sonesta [[link removed]] for $149/night for March 31st and April 1st.
Here is the reservation link [[link removed]] for guests to book a room:
Colorado Senate Bills Highlights
Our State Senators are hard at work. They have listened to Coloradans' concerns and are taking action. Below is a list of bills sponsored by our Democratic Senators, you can see the status of the bills here [[link removed]] .
Get to know your State Senator, sign up for their town halls, their newsletters and connect with them about issues that matter to you.
More info about your State Senators can be found on our website [[link removed]] .
SB23-023 Senator Marchman 's bill would encourage CPR and AED instruction in high school curriculum.
“ This session, we’re committed to improving all aspects of health for Coloradans, from mental to behavioral to physical ,” Marchman said. “ With Damar Hamlin’s recent cardiac arrest, the nation witnessed just how important it is to have critical, life saving skills in times of emergency. By equipping our high school students with comprehensive CPR training, we can improve the health and safety of Coloradans and save lives. ”
SB23-008 Senate Majority Leader Moreno 's bill was developed in partnership with the Colorado Youth Advisory Council to uplift student voices during the development of K-12 education standards.
“ When the state's education standards are up for review, Colorado students deserve to have a say in what their education looks like ,” Moreno said. " SB8 amplifies the voices of Colorado's students by creating several opportunities for young people to be involved in the existing review processes. I am excited to sponsor SB8 to involve students more in the process, and am proud to see this bill pass through its first committee hearing .”
SB23-099 Senator Zenzinger 's bill would increase the required annual appropriation to the Department of Education by an additional $40 million, and will help bring down student-teacher ratios, decrease class sizes, and help schools provide the tailored assistance and support special education students need to learn and receive the quality education they deserve.
SB23-037 Senator Cutter' s bill requires deceptive marketing tactics on solicitations related to the Secretary of State to end.
Many Colorado business owners have received solicitations by mail that include deadlines and language that imply the request has come from a government official and that charge up to $200 for documents that are of little to no cost to file directly with the Secretary of State. SB23-037 bars these letters or emails from implying they are associated with any state or local agency, and requires them to include specific disclaimer language and information on where the document can be filed directly with the Secretary of State.
SB23-036 Senator's Cutter ' s bill streamlines the property tax exemption application process for veterans with disabilities.
Currently, veterans with disabilities must first submit their application for property tax exemption to the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs (DVA) before applying to their county assessor, who is responsible for approving the application. This bill removes that first step, reducing the burden on veterans and helping them receive their benefits faster.
SB23-051 Senator Hinrichsen and Sullivan 's bill bolsters workforce, supports apprenticeship programs.
SB23-051 codifies the current duties of the Offico confirm that they can hold a primary on their assigned date. If any state chooses to jump ahead of the new order, it could face penalties imposed by the DNC, such as limiting the number of delegates the state sends to the national convention.
Similarly, candidates who chose to campaign in unsanctioned states can incur party penalties, including limited access to debates, statistical data,
[[link removed]]
CDP OFFICERS CANDIDATES
Chair Candidates
[[link removed]] HOWARD CHOU [[link removed]]
Howard is the current 1st Vice Chair of th37447303932304C436876495972632F75316A426154504A4D61507A416642754B3369756D34757A434D4F6A56324230326E/editor_images/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%205.23.17%20PM.png] SHAD MURIB [[link removed]]
Shad has over 15 years of leadership experience running Democratic campaigns across Colorado and serving in senior roles in non-profit organizations and various government offices and agencies. He and his wife, State Senator Kerry Donovan, also run the Copper Bar Ranch, a working cattle and beef ranch out of Edwards, Colorado.
A first-generation American born to immigrant parents from Lebanon, Shad was born-and-raised in Littleton, Colorado.
Read more [[link removed]]
1st Vice-Chair Candidates
INDIRA DUGGIRALA [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
Indira serves as Chair of the South Asian Democrats of Colorado and Secretary of the Douglas County Democratic Party (DCDP). She is part of the DCDP Rules Committee and an at-large member of the CD4 Executive Committee. Indira is also on the steering committee of the Southern Colorado chapter of the Braver Angels - a non profit group dedicated to depolarization in American politics.
Read more [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] TERRY TUCKER [[link removed]]
Terry Tucker has lived in Jefferson County for 20 years. She was elected to the Democratic National Committee for the 2016-2020 term. She currently serves as Chair of the Progressive Democrats of Colorado Initiative. Terry was appointed to the 2016 and 2020 National Democratic Party Platform Committee by Senator Sanders' campaign, and continues to serve on the Colorado State Platform Committee.
Read more [[link removed]]
2nd Vice-Chair Candidates
ELIJAH DIMON-AINSCOUGH [[link removed]] [[link removed]]
A Coloradan since birth, Elijah has worked tirelessly to represent others like him. Elijah often says he was born political; as a multiracial, queer person, he didn’t have a choice whether or not policy passed affected him. Elijah grew up with a single mother and his sister, at times they lived with his grandmother, aunts, uncles, and plenty of his cousins. Read more [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] SCOTT MANGINO [[link removed]]
Scottbefore the forces that confront us. It is within our power, of We the People. We are facing the test of our time and the time for choosing is at hand. "
- President Joe Biden
An invigorated, passionate, and sometimes combative Joe Biden exceeded expectations last night in the second State of the Union (SOTU) address of his presidency,
Biden opened the 73-minute, masterfully-crafted speech with a salvo to bipartisanship, congratulating the new Congress and GOP Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, along with a nod to "the longest serving Senate Leader in history, Mitch McConnell."
He spoke to the possibilities when Democrats and Republicans come together, noting that he signed over 300 bipartisan pieces of legislation in the last Congress -- "from reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, to the Electoral Count Reform Act, to the Respect for Marriage Act."
In an apparent reference to the outcome of the 2022 elections, Biden said, "The people sent us a clear message. Fighting for the sake of fighting, power for the sake of power, conflict for the sake of conflict, gets us nowhere." In what became a thematic message, he said of the work ahead, "We’ve been sent here to finish the job."
Throughout the evening, a fired up Biden projected an ease and confidence that one might expect to see on the campaign trail.
From 12 million new jobs and a 50-year low in unemployment to the continued decrease in inflation over the last six months; from the 10 million Americans who applied to start new businesses to passage of the bipartisan Chips and Science Act, Biden lauded major administration accomplishments over the last two years.
He touted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, "the largest investment in infrastructure since President Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System," and thousands more jobs coming from the $300 billion commitment by companies to invest in American manufacturing.
He took a playful shot at "my Republican friends who voted against [the law] but still ask to fund projects in their districts. Don’t worry. I promised to be the president for all Americans. We’ll fund your projects. And I’ll see you at the ground-breaking."
Saying, "We’re making sure the supply chain for America begins in America," he announced a new initiative to ensure all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in the US.
A turning point in the speech came midway when Biden, speaking to the deficit, said, “No president added more to the national debt than my predecessor,” referring to former
CNN Politics: 'Liar!': Marjorie Taylor Greene interrupts Biden during State of the Union address [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]
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