All Entries in the "House District 17" Category

Town Hall Events: Why They Matter

On Saturday, February 9, some 120 persons gathered in the Carnegie Room in Penrose Library for a Town Hall meeting, a favorite arena of authors, educators, and political leaders.

While most were constituents from HD-17 & 18, the audience included city and county leaders, educators, business people, attorneys, and “townie” activists of all stripes. On this occasion, people were anxious to meet Pete Lee and Tony Exum and hear them explain their respective legislative agendas and respond to questions.

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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–Keeping in Touch with House District 17 Voters

After his successful election, this would be Tony’s first Town Hall meeting. He was feeling a little nervous, “I can’t wait until May 8,” he said. “And why is that?” a supporter asked. Tony replied, “That’s when the legislative session is over.”

This frank admission set the tone as the meeting got underway on Saturday, January 26 at the Sand Creek Library. The turnout was better than expected, many excited supporters, some just curious, and others wanting to know his position on key issues.

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2nd Thursdays! December 13, 2012

There’s something new happening in Colorado Springs for Democrats and our friends: 2nd Thurdays In celebration of a successful campaign season and a thank you for all of your hard work, we will be providing appetizers at the December gathering.  Also – don’t miss the drawing for a FORWARD 2012 T-Shirt.  Please RSVP so we [...]

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.

Election Updates

Mail-in ballots went out on Monday, Oct. 15th – you should have received it by Friday. If not, call the elections department 575-VOTE

Early voting starts on Monday, October 22nd.

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Women For Obama – October 18, 2012 Press Conference

Press Conference on Romney failure to support equal pay for equal work and women’s issues. Speakers were Kathleen Ricker, Sen. John Morse and Former Republican Congresswoman Claudine Schneider. Kathy and Michelle with the Picnic Basket hosted the event.

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