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Colorado media monitored, Conference on Colorado Caucus in the works.

Colorado media continue to be monitored on Colorado Caucus News. If you see a story that's been missed please post a link as a comment here and it will be added. For what's up so far see http://Facebook.com/ColoradoCaucusNews

Save the Caucus held a conference at the Colorado Capitol as a follow up to the defeat of Amendment 29 in 2002. It's been suggested that another be held now, as soon as possible while memories of last Tuesday are fresh.

Here's the release that was just made:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 6, 2014

 

Contact:  John Wren  cell (720)495-4949

 

2nd COLORADO CAUCUS CONFERENCE AT THE CAPITOL BEING PLANNED.

Gov. Hickenlooper and Secretary of State Gessler expected to make a joint statement announcing the date.

 

Denver-- John Wren announced today that a conference is being planned to allow those who participated in the Colorado Caucus to make a statement about Tuesday's gatherings and to make suggestions for improving the process. A similar meeting was held as a follow-up to the defeat of Amendment 29 in 2002 which would have ended Colorado's caucus-assembly system for nominating to the primary ballot.

 

Making the announcement Wren said, "Last Tuesday some 6,000 meetings were held across the state, since voters approved the system in 1912 it has served us well. But as times and technology change, so must the way we select our elected representatives.

 

"For that reason we will ask that those with an interest in our Colorado Caucus be invited to gather at the Capitol once again, and that additional information, opinion gathering, and analysis be applied to this time-honored Colorado institution, now rather than later while it is fresh on our minds.

 

"Governor Hickenlooper and Secretary of State Gessler have been invited to make the announcement of the meeting once a date has been set. The Small Business Chamber of Commerce, I'm CEO, will be surveying local chambers through our membership in the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, across the state as we set a date and finalize the methodology for data gathering prior to the conference, and the hope is that CACI may decide to become a sponsor.

 

"We are actively looking for sponsors and volunteers. For more information call me at (303)861-1447," said Wren, "but do it now, this is on a short fuse."  

 

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John Wren (303)861-1447, 960 Grant St. #727, Denver, CO is a long-time community activist who was one of the founders of Save the Caucus which defeated Amendment 29 in 2002 which would have brought an end to the Colorado system of nominating to the primary ballot both by petition and through a caucus-assembly process. Save the Caucus held a Caucus Conference at the Capitol in 2003 and produced a PSA with then Mayor Hickenlooper and Gov Owens urging Colorado voters to attend their 2004 neighborhood caucus. They also oversaw the distribution and posting of 5,000 yard signs promoting the 2004 Colorado Caucus, the signs were paid for by Rutt Bridges who had initiated Amendment 29. Wren has been personally managing an education website COCaucus.org 

Tweets about 2014 Colorado Caucus

Tweets about "#COCaucus"

Tweet from your caucus tonight!

Use #COCaucus to Tweet your suggestions for first time Colorado Caucus goers, then your comments this evening about how did check in go, was there discussion, other news. See on Twitter feed here on this site, news media will pick it up if #COCaucus trends.

Tweet early and Tweet often! http://Twitter.com if you haven't signed up for your free account yet.

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

How do I find my precient caucus for March 4?

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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.

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!