Mesa County Democrats News
News for Democrats in Mesa County and beyond
How to Get a Mail-In Ballot
We have had some inquiries as to the process for getting an absentee mail-in ballot. Luckily, the Mesa County Clerk & Recorder has information available, which you can access at this link. This is especially important information, as it is believed as many as 20,000 registered Democrats in Mesa County will be affected by Secretary of State Scott Gessler's decision that so-called "inactive" voters not be sent a ballot.
On the School District 51 Ballot Issue
Join the Mesa County Democrats in supporting our community and our children.
Skip Mottram Passes
We awaken to very, very sad news today: The Mesa County Democrats have lost a true hero. Claude "Skip" Mottram has passed away. Long-time local Democrats know Skip was a former party Chair, and a very dedicated Democrat. For some of us, he was a teacher; to others, a valued friend... and to all, he was a wise and hard-working man who lived a life dedicated to Democratic values and principles. He will truly be missed.
We Need Volunteers for Cinco de Mayo
The Mesa County Democrats will have a booth at the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Colorado Avenue on May 14. We are in need of some volunteers to man the booth between the hours of 9:30 am and 5 pm. Additionally, we will need some volunteers to help set up and tear down the event at 10 pm. This will involve putting up and taking down fence barricades, so strong backs are a requirement! If you can help, please contact us at information@mesacountydems.com.
We've changed our Email Provider!
Our old system was getting a bit long in the tooth, so the Mesa County Democrats
We hope you'll find our emails easy to read, and easy to manage. Please feel free to offer feedback on the new system by dropping us a line at:information@mesacountydems.com.
The new system will permit folks to self-manage their presence on the list, and it will allow us to get statistical data on how well our emails are performing.
April Luncheon Cancelled
As you may know, the Mesa County Democrats hold a luncheon every month to discuss candidates, issues and other topics of interest to local Democrats. These luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of the month. But due to the proximity of this year's Spring Fling, the April luncheon has been cancelled.
Our next luncheon will be held on May 10. The location will be announced shortly, so keep watching this space for further information.
Daily Sentinel Endorses Aaron Norris for City Council
Congratulations to Democratic candidate Aaron Norris, who is an At Large candidate for the Grand Junction City Council. The Daily Sentinel has endorsed Aaron for the seat. Here's a link to the endorsement (although you will need to be a subscriber to the Sentinel to read it).
2011 Spring Fling
Don't miss the year's most important Democratic fundraising event!
Luncheon Announced for March 8
Come celebrate democracy over lunch!
Co-Chair Castleton Speaks About Unions
Karl Castleton, co-chair of the Mesa County Democrats, appeared on KKCO last night regarding recent G.O.P. efforts to bust unions. You can see the story here.
