Delta County Democratic Party - Newsletter - 3/5/2024

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Hello, Delta County Dems!

We would like to invite you to participate in the…

2024 Delta County Democratic Party Caucus and Assembly

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: Hotchkiss K8, 465 Lorah Ln, Hotchkiss, CO, 81419

Everyone is welcome to attend this event; however, only voters registered as Democrats (not unaffiliated) in Delta County can vote or offer commentary.

Even though you received a ballot in the mail, that ballot was specifically for the Colorado Democratic Presidential Primary Election. The results of this election will be announced on Super Tuesday, March 5th.

The Caucus is still necessary in Colorado for electing certain state and local officials. There is essential Party business to be conducted at Caucus and Assembly:

At the caucus, we will elect precinct organizers, share new bylaws, and review the 2024 Delta County Democratic Party Platform. The bylaws have been approved by a majority vote of the Delta Dems Central Committee. The platform is undergoing a few updates and will be finalized soon.

Between Caucus and Assembly, Delta Dems will furnish a sandwich and beverage lunch for all county assembly delegates to enjoy.

At the county assembly, we will elect delegates to represent Delta Dems at the Colorado Democratic Party’s State assembly and the multi-county assemblies for these offices:

Congressional District 3 - April 11, 2024 6pm
Senate District 5 - March 30, 2024 2pm
House District 58 - March 30, 2024 2pm
House District 54 - March 30, 2024 12pm

At the state and multi-county assemblies, the Democrats of Colorado will decide what candidates will be on the Colorado Democratic Primary Ballot. The Colorado Democratic Primary election is June 25th. All state and multi-county assemblies will be held on Zoom so that you can serve as a delegate from the comfort of your home.

What is even more important about attending the Delta County Democratic Caucus and Assembly?

It’s a time when like-minded folks in our community can gather to meet fellow like-minded folks. We can share why we are Democrats and why it is imperative to help get the right candidates elected — those who share our values, compassion, and respect for democracy, the rule of law, and the Constitution. Events such as this remind us that it’s more important than ever to preserve our freedoms and never take them for granted. Can you think of a better way to spend three or four hours on a winter Saturday morning?

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2024 DELTA COUNTY DEMOCRATS ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

The Delta County Democratic Party is pleased to offer a $1000.00 Scholarship Award funded by the Delta County Democratic Party.

The scholarship is available to any 2024 Graduating Senior from a Delta County High School with plans to pursue a Post Secondary education at a College, University, Trade or Technical School and who will be accepted for matriculation in the fall of 2024.

Award eligibility may be based on Applicant’s GPA (3.5 or higher), Achievement and Recognition in a Leadership Role, Community Service, Scholastic Excellence and ExtraCurricular Involvement.

Essay Topics and Requirements

The 2024 Delta County Democratic Party Essay Topic Choices are.... (Pick 1)

Freedom of Speech and the Proliferation of Fake News on Social Media

Why Democracy supersedes the needs or wants of one’s party affiliation

What is your interpretation of the following quote from Thomas Jefferson: “If I had to choose between a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter”

The 2024 Delta County Democratic Party Essay Requirements are.....

The essay should be approximately 500 to 800 words.
The essay must be typed using 12 point Times Roman font on 8 1/2 X 11 white paper with a one each margin on all sides.

Application Instructions

All parts of the Application must be completed and the Application must be signed.
All Application information will be treated as confidential.
Incomplete or unsigned Applications will be disqualified.
A typed essay must accompany the completed Application (Instructions below).
Applications must include a copy of your High School transcript.
Completed and signed Applications including the required essay and transcript must be returned to Delta County Democrats, PO Box 96, Austin, CO 81410 on or before April 26th. 2024

Notification

Scholarship winners will be notified and recognized at their High School’s Awards Ceremony.

Click here for the Application

Western Colorado Migrant and Rural Coalition Scholarships Available

Western Colorado Migrant and Rural Coalition is offering scholarships to students of agricultural workers who are needing assistance to attend technical trades schools or college classes. Scholarships are $1500 each and there is one for Delta County, Montrose County and Mesa County. For more information, please contact AliceMarie at 505-860-7557 before March 27th. She can also be reached through Deltahwc@gmail.com

Colorado has long been a trailblazer in individual liberties, can guarantee the right to abortion in the state Constitution. While Colorado has long been a trailblazer in championing individual liberties, the absence of a constitutional guarantee for the right to abortion leaves a critical gap in our commitment to securing rights. In 2024, we must protect the full range of reproductive health care in Colorado by putting abortion rights into the Colorado Constitution.

Abortion remains legal in Colorado despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade last summer. But the idea that abortion is protected in our state – or that all Coloradans can access the care that they need – is a myth.

That’s why the Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom campaign is collecting signatures for a ballot measure to protect our freedom to make health care decisions for our own families….

Continue reading at........ The Denver Post

Seeking Public Comment

Delta County Elections Department is seeking public comment on the voter service and polling center locations for the November 5, 2024, General Election.

Comments will be accepted between February 29, 2024 and April 29, 2024 for designation of Voter Service and Polling Centers.

Email (elections@deltacountyco.gov) comments, mail comments, or submit comments in person to:

Delta County Clerk and Recorder’s Office

501 Palmer St. STE 211

Delta, CO 81416

Teri A. Stephenson

Delta County Clerk and Recorder

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FY 2024 Strategic Economic & Community Development (SECD) Funding Opportunity

Please join Rural Development for a webinar discussing an upcoming Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) funding opportunity on Tuesday, March 12th, 3-4 PM EST. This webinar will provide an overview of Rural Development’s Innovation Center, discuss SECD participating covered programs and review the FY 2024 SECD application requirements, process and timelines.

Register for this webinar

Don't forget to VOTE today

March 5, 2024

Ballots are due by 7PM

Delta County Drop Off Locations:

Delta County Clerk and Recorder's Office

501 Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416

North Fork Annex Clerk's Office

196 W. Hotchkiss Ave., Hotchkiss, CO 81419

Cedaredge Library

180 SW 6th Ave., Cedaredge, CO 81413

Paonia Town Hall

214 Grand Ave., Paonia, CO 81428

Orchard City Town Hall

9661 2100 Road

Austin, CO 81410

Donate to the Delta County Dems

The Delta County Democrats are raising money for our general fund and we need your help. We will be using our general fund for our 2024 Precinct Caucus and Assembly, Scholarship Award, Candidate Support, Outreach Events, and Printed Materials.... and So Much More.