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Central Committee Meeting Held February 2nd–New Officers Elected

The Central Committee Meeting was held February 2 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprentice Hall.

The main order of business was the election of new party officers.  Officers for each of the House Districts, Senate Districts and County Commission Districts were also elected.  These officers will serve two year terms.

The party officers elected were:
Party Chair: Kathleen Ricker
1st Vice Chair: Micheale Duncan
2nd Vice Chair: Natalie Long
Treasurer: James Howald
Secretary: Tracey Rivers Wright

All five officers ran unopposed.

Two resolutions were presented by Lionel Washington.

Please come and welcome the Party’s newly elected officers and say thanks to those who worked so hard in the previous two years. There will be an installation of the newly elected officers Thursday, Feb.14, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Soputhside Johnny’s, 528 S. Tejon. Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar.

Have questions about this meeting?  Please contact: info@peakdems.org or secretary@peakdems.org

Tony Exum for House District 17

Thank you for all your help to get Tony this close to winning.
HANG IN THERE WITH US!
Only 12 days until Election Day

The opposition is out there in frenzy, with negative mailers etc…
The GOP is starting to put push polls against our candidate into the field. Please be on the alert and let us know ASAP if you hear of one.

This is a very close race; your help will make a difference!

How you can help:
1. Vote, and make sure all friends and neighbors who support Tony Early Vote at the Citadel Mall or turn in the mail in ballot now.
2. Make GOTV calls to Democrats at Peak Dem office any time from 10am to 8pm M-Th, Noon to 6pm Friday & Saturday, Sunday 1 to 4pm
3. Help with ballot chasing, by being a driver, or being a door knocker.

Volunteer Election Day:
1. Be a Official poll watchers: check on the people who have voted and call in the list to Karen
2. Make calls to our voters who have not voted
3. Ballot chase: go to the homes of people who have not voted and leave a note on the door as a reminder to vote
4. Help put out yard signs at 6:30am around your precinct polling location

If you don’t have the time, you can make a donation on line at www.tonyexum.com

To volunteer or for more information
contact Karen 232-3429 or karen@tonyexum.com

Doskor Hanchett, Jr for County Commissioner District 4

Vote for Doskor Hanchett, Jr. for County Commissioner District 4 and vote “Yes” on “Ballot Issue 1B” to repeal the deceptive “2010 Term Limit Ordnance”.

Hello fellow Democrat,

As you probably are aware, Doskor Hanchett, Jr. is running for County Commissioner District 4. But running a political campaign is costly, and we depend on the financial help of loyal supporters like you to keep moving toward victory.

That’s why I’d like to ask you to give a small amount to the candidacy of Doskor Hanchett, Jr. Your money will help pay for campaign debt that has been accumulated and expenses that will be realized in order to win this election. By becoming a supporter, you can become an even more important part of the political process.

Please click the following link to make your contribution: www.ElectDoskorHanchettJr.com, or mail them to

Committee to Elect Doskor Hanchett Jr,
P.O. Box 17031
Colorado Springs, CO 80935.

Pete Lee for House District 18

Yard signs have arrived! Our friends at the Colorado Springs Professional Fire Fighters Association have started to deliver our yard signs, so you should see them springing up all over town pretty soon. If you just can’t wait, please pick one up at the Peak Dems headquarters, 18 E. Rio Grande. But get them soon – they are going fast.

Many folks have asked about debates and forums – there will be several opportunities to hear from the candidates in October. We’ll have more information as they get closer, but if you want to mark your calendars now, here are a few:

October 18, 5:30 PM, The Resource Exchange Candidate Town Hall
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Got Walking Shoes?
Put Them to Work for Pete Lee!
If you would like to sign up to walk with Pete, please send me an email or give me a call and I’d be happy to schedule you.
janeardsmith@comcast.net

John Morris for County Commissioner 3

In a few days, I will be mailing a message to all of the Independent Voter households in Commissioner District #3. I have been thinking long and hard about what I have to offer these voters that come from such diverse backgrounds and political ideologies. I have decided to include the following passage from my Website because I strongly believe that county leadership needs to add transparency and diversity to the halls of county government

Please go to my website at www.VoteJohnMorris.com for additional details about these and other issues.

email: johnemorris563@earthlink.net

Election Preparations

This is it – only 19 days to go! Lit packs are done (though we still have a couple of precincts to be distributed if you would like to take a list).

We will be hosting a debate watch party for the final presidential debate on Monday, October 22nd. The location is still being decided. Watch your email for updates.

Mail-in ballots have gone out. If you are signed up for one and have not received it, call the Elections Department at 575-VOTE. Early Voting starts on Monday!

The single most important thing we can do is make calls.

Doskor Hanchett Jr CC District 4

Doskor Hanchett, Jr. would appreciate any campaign contributions that fellow Democrats would be willing to send.

He’s prepared to receive offerings at his website by debit or credit card at

www.ElectDoskorHanchettJr.com, or mail them to

Committee to Elect Doskor Hanchett Jr,
P.O. Box 17031
Colorado Springs, CO 80935.

There isn’t any limit to what you may send. Any amount would be appreciated. Let’s give the Democrats a boost in County Government. PLEASE GIVE!

Second Thursday

2nd Thursdays
November 8th
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Southside Johnny’s

This will be a great opportunity to meet your fellow democrats, find out about candidates and campaigns, learn about the party and have a great time. See you there!

Obama For America

This grassroots campaign has always been about folks like you and me pitching in what we can, when we can. Now it’s time to buckle down for the final weeks.

Drinking Liberally Is Back!

Greetings, El Paso County Progressives!

As you may already know, Drinking Liberally is a great opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow left-leaning folks in our community, not to mention throw a few back. Whether you drink liberally, moderately, or not at all, these get-togethers are typically informal, open-minded, and informative.

We have three events planned in the months leading up the election. All are on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm at the Underground Pub (Kiowa & Nevada). With a little luck, we can get some local candidates to join us and share their stump speeches.

If you would like to help get the word out, here’s what you need to do:
Please find “Drinking Liberally Colorado Springs” on facebook and “like” the page. Once you’ve done that, please share the invitation for the August event with your facebook friends.