Jeffco Dems Kathy and Neil Boucher opened up their lovely home on Friday night and welcomed over 40 guests to raise money for the Colorado Democratic Party. Attendees included Rep. Cheri Jahn, Rep. Sara Gagliardi, CD2 State Board of Education member Evie Hudak, Westminster City Council member Mary Lindsay, Lakewood City Council candidate Karen Kellen, newly nominated school board member Dave Thomas, Jefferson Democratic Chair Dick Barkey, and Colorado State Party Secretary Carolyn Boller.

Our special guest for the evening was the First Lady, Jeannie Ritter. Jeannie personally talked with each of the guests before discussing her work on mental health issues around the state. She took questions and also talked about family life in the Governor’s mansion.

This is the fifth event that the First Lady has done for the party. As of the end of September she has raised $30,000 for the state party. As a thank you gift, I presented her with a brooch containing the state seal surrounded by blue and white stones and matching earrings. We are so grateful for her dedication to making the party strong.

Last night, Saturday, Carolyn Boller and I attended the Gilpin County Democratic Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Nederland. The Gilpin Democrats had the largest dinner in the last three years. It was a great evening with entertainment and a silent auction.

Rep. Claire Levy talked about the accomplishments of the legislature this past session and the challenges for next year, especially with health care. I had an opportunity to also talk about our accomplishments politically in the state and what is ahead for us next year.

But the most important part of the evening was a chance to hear from each of the candidates for the Democratic nomination in CD2. Jared Polis talked about his dedication to improving education in the state, and the importance of ending the war in Iraq. Will Shafroth focused on the environment and his experience with conservation issues. He also confirmed his opposition to the war. Senator Joan Fitz-Gerald talked about her record in the legislature and the importance of taking her experience to Congress. She also discussed her opposition to the Iraq occupation.

We have three fine candidates for Congress, and all are working hard to raise money and get their message to the voters.

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