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CO PO Calendar | May 20-26

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May 20, 2024

CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, you can submit your own events for publication to calendar@coloradopolitics.com for free publication on this page. Please include who, what, when, where and why for each event.

(Party designations: R-Republican, D-Democrat, L-Libertarian, G-Green, S-Socialist, U-Unity, F-Forward.)

MONDAY, MAY 20

· (R) Jefferson County Republican Party: Men’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood

· (R) Broomfield County Republican Party: Republican Women Meeting & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield

· DRCOG: Transportation Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., 1001 17th Ave., Ste. 700, Denver

· (D) Jefferson County Democratic Party: Liberal Libations, 4-6 p.m., 11911 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: Tech Office Hours, 5-6 p.m., visit https://www.denverdemocrats.org/county-party-calendar for Zoom link

· (D) Montrose County Democratic Party: Central Committee Meeting, 6-7 p.m., 1500 E. Main St., Montrose

· (R) Denver Republican Party: HD 9 Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., 1660 S. Albion St., Denver

TUESDAY, MAY 21

· (R) Boulder County Republican Party: Boulder Republican Women, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 4760 28th St., Boulder

· Colorado Children’s Campaign: End of Session Party, 4-6 p.m., 1200 Broadway, Denver, contact sarahb@coloradokids.org for more information

· (R) Weld County Republican Party: Executive Committee Meeting, 6-7 p.m., 361 71st Ave., Greeley

· (S) Denver Democratic Socialists of America: Abolition Working Group Meeting, 6-7 p.m., visit denverdsa.org/events for Zoom link

· (R) Jefferson County Republican Party: HD 24 Committee Meeting, 6-7 p.m., contact 303-277-1113 for more information

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: Executive Committee Meeting, 6-8 p.m., 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver

· (D) Arapahoe County Democratic Party: Rep. Chad Clifford Town Hall, 6-8 p.m., 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial

· (R) Douglas County Republican Party: Executive Committee Meeting, 6-9 p.m., 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Littleton

· (D) Arapahoe County Democratic Party: HD 61 Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., 5428 S. Parker Rd., Aurora

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver

· (R) Log Cabin Republicans: Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 221 W. 13th Ave., Denver

· (R) Denver Republican Party: HD 2 Monthly Meeting, 7-8 p.m., 700 S. Franklin St., Denver

· (D) Grand County Democratic Party: Monthly Meeting, 7-8 p.m., contact chair@grandcountydems.org for more information

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

· Lincoln Club of Colorado: 2024 Legislative Session Recap with Rose Pugliese and Cleave Simpson, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 5400 E. Yale Ave., Denver, cost $25, RSVP at https://secure.anedot.com/lincolnclubofcolorado/donatetothelincolnclubofcolorado

· (D) Colorado Democratic Party: South Asian Initiative, 4-5 p.m., visit https://www.coloradodems.org/calendar-of-events/ for Zoom link

· Colorado Black Women for Political Action: End of Legislative Session 2024 Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2736 Welton St., Denver

· (D) Arapahoe County Democratic Party: Sen. Michaelson-Jenet Town Hall, 6-7 p.m., visit https://www.arapahoedems.org/ for RSVP link

· (L) Denver Libertarian Party: Liberty on the Rocks, 6-9 p.m., 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver

· (R) Denver Republican Party: HD 7 & 8 Meeting, contact 1vc@denvergop.org for more information

· (S) Denver Democratic Socialists of America: Orientation Call, 7-8:30 p.m., register in advance at http://bit.ly/DDSA-Orientation

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: Healthcare Study Group, 7-8:30 p.m., contact belwood0328@gmail.com for more information

· (D) Arapahoe County Democratic Party: HD 37 Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial

THURSDAY, MAY 23

· Colorado General Assembly: Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & TaskForce, 1 p.m., 200 E. Colfax Ave., SCR 354, Denver

· (D) Chaffee County Democratic Party: Monthly Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., contact info@chaffeecountydemocrats.org for more information

· (R) Jefferson County Republican Party: HD 30 Meeting, 6-8 p.m., contact 303-277-1113 for more information

· Rep. Chad Clifford Town Hall, 6-8 p.m., 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village

· (D) Weld County Democratic Party: Executive Committee Meeting, 6-8 p.m., contact info@weldcountydems.org for more information

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: HD 2 Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., 1955 E. Arizona Ave., Denver

· (D) Jefferson County Democratic Party: HD 27 Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., visit https://www.jeffcodems.org/calendar for Zoom link

· (D) Arapahoe County Democratic Party: HD 41 Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., 15200 E. Girard Ave., Ste. 1400, Aurora

· Latinas Increasing Political Strength: Qunceañera, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3034 Larimer St., Denver

· (R) CU Republicans: Meeting, 7-8 p.m., contact coloradocr@gmail.com for more information

· (R) Boulder County Republican Party: Executive Committee Meeting, contact twatson@bocogop.org for more information

FRIDAY, MAY 24

· DRCOG: Advisory Committee on Aging, 11 a.m., 1001 17th Ave., Ste. 700, Denver

· (R) Republicans @ Denver Athletic Club: Meeting, 12-1 p.m., 1325 Glenarm Pl., Denver

· (D) Colorado Democratic Party: RCV for Colorado Policy Committee, 2-3 p.m., visit https://rcvforcolorado-org.zoom.us/j/82762945516 to join the meeting

· (R) Jefferson County Republican Party: JeffCo EIC Zoom Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., contact makeadifferenceinco@gmail.com for more information

SATURDAY, MAY 25

· (L) Boulder County Libertarian Party: Liberty Toastmasters, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 315 S. Bowen St., Longmont

· (D) Denver Democratic Party: HD 7 Monthly Meeting, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12000 E. 47th Ave., Denver

· (D) Jefferson County Democratic Party: Open House, 4-6 p.m., 393 S. Harlan St., Ste. 190, Lakewood

SUNDAY, MAY 26

· (S) Denver Democratic Socialists of America: Brunch & Podcast Discussion, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., contact info@denverdsa.org for more information

· Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: ‘CRAZY HAS A NAME’ Mental Health Awareness Month, 4-7 p.m., 13200 E. 14th Pl., Aurora, purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-has-a-name-tickets-869328754707?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Let our legislators do their jobs – dump TABOR (Letters)

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February 10, 2026

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Let our legislators do their jobs – dump TABOR

Many have discussions pro and con about TABOR (the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights). Those who want it believe the state wastes money on silly things like food for children, health care for the poor, education for all children, highway maintenance, state patrol, prisons, voting infrastructure, state park maintenance, enforcing environmental, civil, and criminal laws, etc. Many live in rural areas and complain the state isn’t giving their schools enough money – they simply don’t want to pay taxes, just use the taxes others pay.

Those who feel TABOR limits legislators from meeting their state’s constitutional obligations due to a constant shortage of funds, want all state obligations to be adequately funded.

TABOR was created in the mind of a man who was a brutish criminal, convicted of tax evasion and filing a false tax return. He was also censured by the legislature for kicking a news photographer: I believe that’s called assault.

Any thinking person knows a flat tax is a regressive tax. Individuals with incomes below $100,000 are unlikely to benefit from a federal income deduction of state income taxes paid, while high-income people get their state income taxes subsidized by the federal government. A graduated tax evens it out a bit and effectively transfers federal dollars to the state’s treasury.

Mandell S. Winter Jr., Denver

Cooperation, checks and balances are the solutions to our cultural clash

The recent tragedies in Minneapolis have become a constitutional crisis. Extreme thinking and behavior have escalated a cultural clash. We need to work on intergovernmental cooperation and take a long step away from politics as usual.

Based on the video footage, many people believe there should be a murder charge in the death of Alex Pretti. But outrage does not change the supremacy clause of the Constitution or define peaceful protest. Local authorities have no more jurisdictional authority to remove federal agencies from states than the president has to pardon state offenders. This matters because the force of government power is not going away and needs to be restrained with checks and balances.

The constant blaming, labelling, discrediting, and maligning of government service is not going to solve anything. The left targets law enforcement and the right targets every other branch of government.

Government and law enforcement are turning against each other and looking for solutions to problems that can only be managed, not solved.

And why? Because people cannot agree on what the problem is. Both the public and government officials are making up their own definition of the word ‘illegal” and cannot even agree on who is law enforcement. This has increased disrespect for government and endangered law enforcement and the public.

Immigration reform will help everybody and help avoid economic disaster.

Consider the fact that misplaced rage and words and phrases like Gestapo, thug, defund the police, goon, criminal, scumbag, even small government, are powerful and pervasive. Their immediate impact is not as deadly as a bullet, but has certainly helped create the authoritarian leadership we have now.

Timothy D. Allport, Arvada

Living amongst the haves and working toward a better life

Re: “How to revive the American dream,” Feb. 1 commentary

I was a child of poverty, one of 10 children. We lived not far from Chicago in a small one-bedroom converted garage. All of my friends in school were middle- to upper-class. I was embarrassed to invite any of them home. They never knew where I lived. Regardless, I never resented their wealth or comforts. Even at a young age, I realized that with determination, perseverance, and faith, maybe I could rise above my station.

I graduated, got a job, married a solid, loving man, raised three law-abiding children, and rose to the middle class.

I often read where many middle-class neighborhoods do not want to accept those in poverty into their neighborhoods for whatever reason. I am grateful that while our neighborhood adult neighbors didn’t socialize with us, their children did.

Barb Zrubek, Windsor

Vaccines are the answer

Re: ” ‘Really stressful’ — With recommendations changing, parents navigate a fracturing vaccine landscape,” Feb. 1 news story

I didn’t make it past the first page in the Sunday paper. As the mother of four children, I have to ask: Why? Vaccinations are lifesaving! The measles vaccine eliminated (until people began to listen to conspiracy theories) a childhood disease that can kill. The polio vaccine was the most wonderful relief of my child-rearing life.

Nothing in this world is 100% safe. Consult your pediatrician, don’t listen to the nutty fringe, and, barring a rare condition that precludes them, get your children vaccinated. Please!

Theo Davis, Arvada

Yes, Clintons, and others mentioned in Epstein files, should testify

Re: “Democrats are holding the Clintons in contempt? Way to go!” Feb. 1 commentary

I found the column by Michelle Cottle of the New York Times interesting.

That being said, former President Bill Clinton has asked that all the files be released, including anything related to his behavior. That doesn’t sound like a man with something to hide.

We can debate Bill Clinton’s affairs, along with his disgraceful handling of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. We can also find fault with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton trying to vilify Lewinsky and the whole “Stand by your Man” charade.

What we can’t debate is that Donald Trump tried to keep those files from being released. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche actually claimed attorney-client privilege regarding the release of many of the files.

I applaud those Democrats who voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for failing to honor the subpoena to appear before Congress. Let’s subpoena any people who appear in the Epstein files. This is the only way to handle this whole sordid situation.

David Shaw, Highlands Ranch

School voucher scheme overrides will of the voters

Re: “Polis all in on Trump’s tax-credit scholarship,” Dec. 10 news story

Gov. Jared Polis should not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program, a scheme that diverts public money to private institutions. The program drains resources, weakens accountability, and contradicts the will of the voters.

Public funds belong in public schools. After attending an A4PEP webinar, I learned that Colorado voters have rejected school vouchers three times, yet a new federal voucher-like program could override that decision without a public vote. This program offers a 100% federal tax credit to donors who fund private-school scholarships through “scholarship granting organizations.” There is no spending cap on this program, and it is federal tax revenue diverted from public purposes.

Also, by reducing federal tax income levels, this will reduce Coloradans’ taxable income. A resource we cannot continue to keep reducing. When a student leaves public schooling, the districts lose roughly $12,000 per child, even though fixed costs remain. That means larger classes, staff cuts, and school closures — outcomes already seen in states with a voucher scheme in place.

I am also concerned about a lack of oversight and accountability. These private programs are not held to the same transparency, academic achievement, or civil rights standards as public schools. Private schools can limit admissions (often times based on religious beliefs) and are not required to serve all students. Supporters call vouchers a “choice.” But nationally, most voucher users already attend private schools, meaning public dollars subsidize families who were never in public education.

Gov. Polis, do not override the people’s vote.

John Levene, Littleton

Don’t sacrifice truth in offering opposing views

Re: Sunday Drawn cartoons, Feb. 1

My initial reaction was anger regarding the Tribune Content Agency Perspective panel featuring the Democratic donkey. That changed to disappointment in The Denver Post.

If you missed it, the Democrat says, “I’m against ICE deporting votes, I mean, undocumented immigrants.” This panel perpetuates the falsehood that undocumented immigrants are a significant source of pro-Democrat votes.

I appreciate reading about different perspectives on an issue, and The Perspective is where I go first when I read the Sunday Post. But repeating a falsehood isn’t the same as presenting a different perspective. Denver Post and Megan Schrader, you need to do better.

Linda Brannan, Erie

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Mark Kiszla: How Colorado skier got caught in crossfire of U.S. culture wars over the Olympics

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February 10, 2026

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Mark Kiszla: How Colorado skier got caught in crossfire of U.S. culture wars over the Olympics

MILAN, Italy — If mudslinging ever becomes an Olympic sport, the United States of America will certainly win gold, silver and bronze. The vitriol has gone viral in a media-fueled debate about what it means for an athlete to be a true American patriot at the Winter Games. Pressed for his non-sports opinions, a 23-year-old […]

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Lack of Depth Costs ASU Late Against Colorado

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February 9, 2026

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Lack of Depth Costs ASU Late Against Colorado

Arizona State men’s basketball once again showed fight, effort, and competitiveness—but once again, the lack of depth caught up to them late. In a 78–70 loss to Colorado, the Sun Devils stayed close most of the night before running out of gas in the final minutes.

For long stretches, Arizona State looked like the team that wanted the game more. The energy was there early, and the Sun Devils even opened the second half with a strong run that briefly flipped momentum in their favor

However, as the game wore on, Colorado’s deeper rotation and second-half adjustments became the difference.

Feb 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Maurice Odum (5) dribbles past Colorado Buffaloes center Elijah Malone (50) in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The biggest issue continues to be Arizona State’s limited lineup.

Head coach Bobby Hurley was forced to rely on an eight-man rotation, which leaves very little room for rest or flexibility. In a tough conference like the Big 12, that becomes a major problem late in games.

When players are asked to play heavy minutes night after night, fatigue is unavoidable.

Late possessions become tougher, shots come up short, and defensive mistakes start to show. That was clear down the stretch against Colorado, as ASU struggled to generate clean looks offensively.

Feb 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Jalin Holland (11) defends on Arizona State Sun Devils forward Andrija Grbovic (14) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Odum Leads, but Pressure Builds

Moe Odum did everything he could to keep Arizona State in the game.

He finished with 23 points and played nearly the entire contest. His shot-making abilities and leadership carried the Sun Devils for long stretches.

But Colorado made smart adjustments in the second half.

The Buffaloes put extra pressure on Odum, blitzing him on drives and forcing the ball out of his hands. With fatigue building and limited scoring options around him, ASU struggled to counter.

Massamba Diop added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Anthony Johnson chipped in 14 points and hit timely threes.

Still, the Sun Devils needed just a little more help from the bench to change the outcome.

Arizona State guard Moe Odum (5) looks over at the officials during a game against Cincinnati at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Jan. 24, 2026. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Colorado’s Depth Makes the Difference

Colorado benefited from having more players available.

They rotated freely, stayed fresh, and closed the game with energy. Sebastian Rankic stepped up with 17 points and 11 rebounds, giving the Buffaloes a big boost inside.

While both teams played hard, Colorado simply had more options late, and that mattered.

What This Loss Really Means

This loss doesn’t mean Arizona State is failing.

It shows how competitive they’ve been despite tough circumstances. Many of their conference losses have been close, and this was another example.

As the season continues, ASU still has chances to prove itself and evaluate its future core. Depth may be holding them back right now, but effort isn’t, and that’s something this team can build on.

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