Community Issue Forum: Sat Feb. 27th

 Community Issue Forum with Reps. Kefalas and Fischer, and Sen. Bacon
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Economic Development and the State Budget

 

There will be a panel presentation and discussion on these four questions:

  • What is the proper role of government in advancing a sustainable Colorado economy?
  • How do we balance the budget while still providing vital public services?
  • What is the intersection of providing a quality education and tax credits/exemptions?
  • How do we define quality of life and Colorado’s economic well-being?

These issue forums are open to the public, and all community members are invited to participate in this informed discussion and dialogue. The Coloradoan Community Room is wheelchair accessible.

 
WHO:   
Richard Jones, Senior Policy Analyst, The Bell Policy Center
Kathay Rennels, Director, Economic Development, Outreach and Strategic Partnerships, CSU
Maury Dobbie, Member, Board of Governors, Colorado Community College System
 


Representative John Kefalas, HD-52
Representative Randy Fischer, HD-53
Senator Bob Bacon SD-14
 


WHAT:  
Panel Presentation and Discussion: PERA Issues and Legislation Update
 


WHERE: 
Coloradoan Community Room
1300 Riverside Avenue, Fort Collins 80524

 WHEN:  
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:00 - 11:30 AM

 

 

Community Conversation Sat Feb 20th.


You and your neighbors are invited to attend this week's Community Conversation with Representative John Kefalas. We will discuss current issues and bills in the CO legislature.
 
What:  Community Conversation
When:  Saturday, February 20th 9am - 10:30am
Where: Reader's Cove  1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins

Future Events Scheduled:

    * Feb 27th: Issue's Forum regarding Economic Sustainability and the Budget – 10am-11:30am at Coloradoan Community Room, 1300 Riverside Ave
    * March 13th: Townhall Meeting – 10am-11:30am, Open discussion at Harmony Library Community Room, 4616 S. Shields
    * March 27th: Issue's Forum (topic TBD) – 10am-11:30am,  Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave
    * April 10th: Townhall Meeting – 10am-11:30am, Harmony Library Community Room, 4616 S. Shields
   

Town Hall Meeting Sat. January 9th, 2010

You are  invited to participate in a town hall meeting with Fort Collins lawmakers to discuss the upcoming state legislative session that begins next week. Please bring your questions, comments and ideas to participate in this interactive and informal discussion.


WHAT:         
Town hall meeting with local lawmakers to discuss the upcoming legislative session

WHERE:        
Harmony Library Community Room
4616 South Shields, Fort Collins

WHEN:                
Saturday, January 9, 2010
10-11:30 a.m.


WHO:               
Rep. John Kefalas (D-Ft. Collins)
Rep. Randy Fischer (D-Ft. Collins)
Sen. Bob Bacon (D-Ft. Collins)

   

Two Kefalas Events this Week

Here’s your chance to become a Backseat Budgeter! This Thursday join Ft. Collins Reps John Kefalas and Randy Fischer, along with member of the Joint Budget Committee Rep. Mark Ferrandino, for an interactive town hall meeting. The community is invited to vote on your own state budget using Colorado Backseat Budgeter, an interactive budget simulation tool that allows you to "be a backseat driver" of Colorado’s budget.  Along the way, you will learn more about how Colorado balances its budget each year.

When: 
Thursday, December 10, 2009
6:30-8 p.m
.

Where:
Harmony Library Community Room
4616 South Shields, Fort Collins

Who:
Rep. John Kefalas (D-Ft. Collins)           
Rep. Randy Fischer (D-Ft. Collins)
Rep. Mark Ferrandino (D-Denver)



This Saturday morning you and your neighbors are invited to participate in a Community Conversation with State Representative John Kefalas to discuss the topic of your choice.  Please bring your questions, comments and ideas to participate in this interactive and informal discussion.

When:
Saturday, December 12th
9:00-10:30 AM


Where:      
Reader’s Cove Bookstore
1001 E Harmony Rd # C
Fort Collins, CO 80525



For more information about these events or Legislative issues, contact me at 221-1135
   

Community Conversation 11/7/09

WHO:               State Representative John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins)

WHAT:            Community Conversation with Kefalas
                       
WHERE:          Daz Bog Coffee Shop
                     401 Mason Court #105
                      Fort Collins, CO 80521

 WHEN:            Saturday, November 7th
                       9:00-10:30 AM

The public is invited to participate in a community conversation with State Representative John Kefalas to discuss the issues of the day. Please bring your questions, comments and ideas to participate in this interactive and informal discussion. 

   

October Events

Sat, Oct 24th LIT DROPS FOR JOHN KEFALAS
~ NO TALKING, JUST WALKING ~


Our next Big Walk Day will be Saturday, October 24th. The first shift will start at 9:00 am and the second shift will start at 10:30 am at Dem HQ. We’ll provide food, campaign literature, voter lists, maps and training. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or if you have questions.

 

Tentatively there will also be a 4th Big Walk, scheduled for Saturday, November 7th. Stay tuned for details.

Saturday mornings don’t work for you, you’re in luck!
Pick up Kefalas leaflets and walk on your own schedule in targeted precincts. No knocking required – just delivering leaflets. Lenina Olivas is available to hand out packets. Please call Lenina at 631-4466 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.



Sun. Oct 11th: BARACKFAST FOR JOHN KEFALAS
10am-2pm ~ anytime in between
No RSVP needed. Not a potluck.
All contributions go to John Kefalas' re-election campaign

3401 Terryridge Road
That's 1.7-miles north of highway 287 on Highway 1 toward Wellington. Take the second left into Terry Shores. We are the first lane on your left. Best if you park up on the highway and walk down...and carpool with friends!



 

   

Next Neighborhood Canvass


Saturday, September 26 will be our next Big Walk for Rep. John Kefalas' 2010 re-election effort. We'll meet at 9 a.m. at Democratic Party headquarters, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins, for coffee, bagels, assignments and a quick training/reminder, then hit the streets in targetted precincts to talk to voters. If you can come, please e-mail Julia Weichselbaum at juliaw_5810(@)yahoo.com  or Lenina Olivas at lmolivas(@)hotmail.com.
 
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, from 9:00am to noon
Location: Meet at Larimer Democratic Party headquarters, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
For more info: phone 970-631-4466
   

Community Conversation 7/11/09

WHO:              State Representative John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins) 

WHAT:           Community Conversation with Kefalas 
                 The public is invited to participate in a community conversation with State Representative John Kefalas to discuss the topic of your choice.  Please bring  your questions, comments and ideas to participate in this interactive and informal discussion. 

WHERE:         Reader’s Cove Bookstore 
1001 E Harmony Rd # C 
Fort Collins, CO 80525 

WHEN:         Saturday, July 11th 
                       9:00-10:30 AM