Volume 5, Edition 16 - October 06, 2025 |
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| Hello and welcome to the Blue Beacon!
The Election is almost here! Ballots will be mailed on October 10th. Please vote YES on LL and MM. See below for more information.
If you want to know more about the election and who the Democrats are for every city and the School Board. please see our 2025 Election Page. If you have not made even a small donation, please consider helping a local Democrat financially. No amount is too small. We also need volunteers. There is contact information for local Democrats on the website, please reach out and do even one shift. Local races are critical to effective and compassionate government that touches you most closely.
Now is the time to get educated. The sooner you vote, the sooner the texts and calls will stop. Vote day 1. If you plan to safely put your ballot in a free drop box, you can find those locations here. A big shoutout to Ami Prichard, who chaired our Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner committee. Also, thanks to all the volunteers for a hugely successful event. Let's keep JeffCo Blue in 2025! In Solidarity, Kathryn Wallace, Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party |
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Spotlight on LL and MM Ballot Measures |
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The Colorado Democratic Party endorses both of these amendments to keep kids fed.
Passing LL and MM will: Continue free school meals for over 600,000 Colorado students. Direct funding to buy fresh, local food from Colorado farmers and ranchers. Support better wages and training for frontline school nutrition staff. Protect access to SNAP for more than 300,000 Coloradans facing federal cuts.
Without these measures, Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program could end for many schools as early as January 2026, risking kids’ nutrition and families’ food security. |
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Spotlight on Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner |
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We had a very successful and enjoyable Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner. A big thank you to all of our elected officials that spoke, to the volunteers that made the event possible, and all of the generous attendees. This fundraiser will drive our 2025 and 2026 election efforts. We can't wait to see you all next year.
Pictured from left to right, the County Party Officers: Les Canges, Treasurer Ron Meehan, Secretary Jan Magid, Assistant Secretary Kathryn Wallace, Chair
Ami Prichard, First Vice Chair Alex Apodaca-Cobell, Second Vice Chair Abe Penland, Assistant Treasurer (not pictured) |
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| | Upcoming Events. For a complete list of events, please see our calendar. |
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| Tuesday, October 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Denine for Jeffco Schools Fundraiser and Connect Night 4310 Garland St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 RSVP here. |
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Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lakewood AAUW (American Association of University Women) is hosting its biennial Candidate Forum for Jeffco School Board candidates. All are welcome. Bring your questions and your water bottles. Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church 920 Kipling Street Lakewood, CO 80215 |
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Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HD 24 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Saturday, October 11, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Denine R. Echevarria for Jeffco Schools Meet & Greet Bring the kids! Water and snacks will be available. Sheridan Green Park 10951 Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80020 |
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| Monday, October 20, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Liberal Libations Simms Steakhouse 11911 W 6th Ave Lakewood, CO 80401 |
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Thursday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 27 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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| Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Claire Carmelia Westminster Coffee www.claireforwestminster.com Navah Coffee 3013 W 104th Ave. Ste 700 Westminster, CO 80031 |
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Thursday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
HD 29 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Friday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Labor Advisory Committee 363 S Harlan St, Suite 103 Lakewood, CO 80226 Zoom |
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Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 28 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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| Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Jefferson County Commissioners Meeting 100 Jefferson County Parkway Jefferson County, CO 40419
Attend Virtually |
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Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Arvada City Hall, Council Chambers 8101 Ralston Rd Arvada, CO 80002
Stream live online Comcast or TDS, Channel 8 (standard definition)
Comcast or TDS, Channel 880 (high definition) |
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| Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Edgewater City Council Meeting Edgewater Civic Center 1800 N Harlan St Edgewater, CO 80214
Join Virtually on GoToMeeting |
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Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Golden City Council Meeting 911 10th St, Golden CO 80401 |
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| Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lakewood City Council Meeting Lakewood Civic Center 480 South Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226 Stream live online:
lakewoodspeaks.org |
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Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Westminster City Council Meeting
4800 W 92nd Ave Westminster, CO 80031 |
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| Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Wheat Ridge City Council Meeting City of Wheat Ridge City Hall 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
How to Participate, Register |
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Paid for by Jefferson County Democratic Party, Les Canges, Treasurer Jefferson County Democratic Party
393 S Harlan St, Suite 190, P O Box 261114
Lakewood, CO 80226
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