www.COCaucus.org, "Help us strengthen the voice of the common person.": February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Excellent article, link to it posted on Colorado Caucus News Facebook Page.

(This is the #1 networking opportunity in Colorado, and it's free! Don't miss this opportunity to meet with your neighbors, it's ok if you just observe. Tip- cookies are always a big, big hit! More tips over the weekend on COCaucus.org, what's yours? Please post as a comment below.)

"Anyone can attend caucuses, but only the registered voters who meet certain requirements can participate in caucus business. Caucus-goers must have been affiliated with their party by Jan. 4 and had until Feb. 4 to change an address to their current precinct. Caucuses start promptly at 7 p.m., so party officials are urging attendees to arrive early — many locations will be operational by 6:30 p.m. — to sign in and be prepared for the meeting.

"Republicans are directing voters to the state party’s cologop.org website to find caucus locations and preregister, potentially speeding the check-in process on Tuesday night. Likewise, Democrats have a caucus-finder posted at coloradodems.org."

OUTSTANDING SUMMARY ARTICLE-- TAKE JUST A MINUTE TO IMPROVE COLORADO, CARE ENOUGH TO "SHARE" IT WITH YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS. THANKS!

There is a real need for newcomers to Colorado and newcomers to Colorado politics to go to the caucus for the first time, then be ready to be a neighborhood leader next time.

Party insiders sometimes just don't get the word out, they think everyone knows about it, and this just is not true. So you can really, really help if you'll go to http://Facebook.com/ColoradoCaucusNews. Find the above quote and forward the whole article to your Facebook friends if you haven't already.

You can see the excellent summary article (although it leaves out the most important fact about the Colorado Caucus 2014, which I'll post as a comment below, you comment agreeing or disagreeing with me along with your Caucus Tip would be appreciated) see the article directly at http://coloradostatesman.com/content/994677-caucuses-signal-start-2014-election-cycle

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

How do I find my precient caucus for March 4?

Voting in a precienct caucus in 2012.
Denver Post.

Where is my precinct caucus?

No one has created a caucus locator for Colorado like the ones that are avilable now in other states. So check your major party website, follow the links, call them if you can't get the job done on your own.

Republicans: www.cologop.org

Democrats: www.coloradodems.org

You can find your precinct on your voter record at www.govotecolorado.com, or if in Denver, call 311. Click on the “View my Voter Registration Status” link to see your precinct and political districts. To access your voter information, you must enter your name, date of birth and zip code. The last three numbers of the 10 digit ID number indicate your precinct number.

Registered voters who have been affiliated with the Republican or Democratic parties for at least 60 days prior to the caucuses, and who have resided in their precinct for at least 30 days.

Anyone is welcome to attend the caucus, but must be registered with the Democratic Party, Republican Party in their precinct in order to vote in the caucus.

Exception: If you turn 18 or become a U.S. citizen during the two-month period prior to the caucuses AND register to vote prior to the day of the caucuses, you may participate in the caucuses of the party you affiliated with when you registered.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Colorado Caucus is Coming

Next Tuesday, March 4. You have to be a registered Colorado voter, affiliateed with one of the major political parties, a few things like that. But by law these are open meetings, even if you can't vote go to one, get ready for 2016 election cycle.

Questions? Lots of info here, lots of links that will lead you to more.

How to find your neighborhood meetings? Google your zip code and either Republicans or Democrates, call, and ask how you can help.

If you've never been to one before please let us know here with your comment now, ok? We anticipate the media may be looking for newcomers to interview, and we may produce something and post it here.

Our Colorado Caucus is the best chance the common person has for serving in elected office. Go to learn, meet your neighbors, get ready to eventually run yourself or help another good person get elected!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Articles are (finally) starting to appear in Colorado newspapers about the looming March 4 Colorado Caucus. They are posted as they appear on http://Facebook.com/Colorado.Caucus.News. Check it out!

If you spot articles that don't get posted, please call John Wren (303)861-1447. Thanks!

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Why am I doing this?

People ask me, "John, why have you put so much energy into the Colorado Caucus. Do you plan on running for elected office?"

I'm 66 (when I first wrote this, 73 now), my time for possibly serving in elected office is over. But I want to make sure the system that gave me the chance is around for my grandkids.

My elected representative asked me to run for her seat when she decided to step aside. Betty Ann said she would support me if I wanted to do it. But the time just wasn't right for my family. Later I changed political parties, got elected to a leadership role, and ran in a primary election, just to show it could be done. I'm currently registered Unaffiliated.

I the little I can to increase the informed participation in our wonderful grassroots system for nominating to the primary ballot and electing leadership for the major political parties for two reasons: 1) I enjoy it, and 2) For the system to work, someone has to do it. My hope is that this website eventually serves as a catalyst for local community newspapers and others to give our biannual celebration of representative democracy, by far the biggest event in Colorado, a little more coverage.

If you are a common, average, ordinary person, like most of us are, your best chance of serving in elected public office is to get active in the major party of your choice and help all you can between now and the neighborhood meeting next spring.

I hope what is shared here by me and others will be of assistance to you getting started as a more active citizen, and that you, in turn, will pass what you learn along to others. You might start by sharing a link to this via social media and by sending an email to your friends who you know might have an interest in becoming a more active citizen.

John S. Wren

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