Happy MLK Day from EC Dems: Newsletter 1/16/12
Jill Ryan Candidacy Announced for Eagle County Commissioner
Edwards resident, Jill Ryan, 43, has announced her candidacy for Eagle County Commissioner, running for the seat of the term-limited Peter Runyon. Ryan is Co-Chair of the Eagle County Democrats and a member of the Eagle County Planning Commission. “I care deeply about the future of the county, particularly given the economic down turn,” says Ryan. “We have a unique opportunity to be intentional and collaborative in planning for a vibrant recovery, and I want to be a part of that process.”
January Meeting Eagle County Democrats
The next meeting of the Eagle County Democrats will occur on Tuesday, January 17th at 6pm in Glenwood Springs at the Glenwood Canyon Brew Pub.
- March Caucus and Assembly Planning
- January 28th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser
- February 11th Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Denver
- Update: Organizing for America-Obama Campaign
- Attendance by and Updates from Candidates for DA and House District 26
We hope to see you there!
Diane Mitsch Bush (D), Steamboat Springs announces her candidacy for Colorado HD 26
Meet Two-Term Routt County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush (D), Steamboat Springs who is announcing her candidacy for Colorado HD 26 to represent all the people of Eagle and Routt Counties on January 18.
- Basalt: 7:30 to 9:30 am at the Upper Crust Bakery, 400 E Valley Road, Basalt, 81621, 970-963-9169
- Edwards: noon to 2pm at E-town in Riverwalk, 295 Main Street, Edwards, 970-926-4080

8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner
Join featured speaker former Denver Mayor, Wellington Web at the Garfield County Democrats‘ 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tonight, January 16th at Rivers Restaurant 2525 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO.
Tickets: $30.00 per person,
PLEASE NOTE! Advance Reservations REQUIRED tickets will NOT BE SOLD at the door
For information and reservations, please call Cheri at 970-319-4005, or Paul and Bobbi at 970-285-7791
Eagle County Democrats Annual Dinner
Saturday, January 28th at Balata, Singletree, Edwards
Guest Speakers
Rick Palacio, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party, and Alec Garnett, Executive Director of Colorado Democratic Party. State Senator Gail Schwartz and Representative Millie Hamner will be joining us as well. Several candidates will comment on their races:
Rep. Jared Polis, 2nd CD, US House of Representatives
Sal Pace, candidate for US House of Representatives in CD3
Diane Mitsch Bush (D), Steamboat Springs candidate running for the new State House District 26 which represents Eagle and Routt Counties
Todd Barson & Bruce Brown, candidates for District Attorney
Jill Ryan, candidate for Eagle County Commissioner
6:00 – 7:00 Reception includes dinner ticket, cocktails and appetizers: $100, $250 or $500.
7:30- Dinner includes a three course dinner with choice of entrees and beverage: $50. Cash bar.
This fundraiser will help raise the funds needed for our activities in this important election year.
Contact
JaneLowery@aol.com , or
970-926-1181

