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Denver, CO 80220
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Upcoming Events

Advocacy Training -- League of Women Voters of Colorado

Do you follow the work of the Legislative Action Committee?  Are you interested in the legislation that is tracked and lobbied for by the League.  You can attend Advocacy training and become more informed about their work.

Saturday, November 20, 10:00 am via zoom
Register on the LWVCO website and you will receive the zoom link.  

January Briefing
Preserving Accessible Reproductive Healthcare

Tuesday, January 18, 5:30 PM via zoom

Vicki Cowart, CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, will be our guest speaker addressing issues of reproductive freedom in Colorado.  Please plan to attend this important briefing and invite your friends and family.

2022 Program Briefings Update

Stay tuned for more details on the 2022 Briefing schedule.  All program briefings are at 5:30 PM with the zoom opening at 5:00 PM.  

January 18, 2022

Preserving Accessible Reproductive Health Care

League Contact: Sue Stark

 

February 15, 2022

Discussion and solutions regarding the Commerce City oil refinery

League Contact: Barbara Ford

 

March 15, 2022

Part 2: Non-Binary Panel discussion of socio-economic issues for non-binary and trans individuals.  

League Contact: Elsie Haley

 

April, 2022

April 5, 2022: Public safety and community oversight

April 19, 2022: The role of newspapers/media in community oversight

League Contact: Barbara Ford and Kathy Yates

 

May, 2022

Saturday, May 14 Denver League Annual Meeting

 

June 14, 2022

Tentative: Immigration Presentation

League Contact: Jeanette Scotland

 

June 23- 26 National League of Women Voters National Convention, Denver, CO 


November Briefing -Tuesday November 16, 2021 5:30 PM

State Demographer Elizabeth Garner 
Demographic and Population Trends in Colorado -- 2020 Census



Please see materials from this briefing here:
  • Slide Deck of Elizabeth's presentation to the League of Women Voters of Denver
  • State Demographer's website-- a must see for people who like population trends and data
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Election Results

  Turnout

  • Statewide turnout as of today --  35.66% of eligible voters cast a ballot (see Election Results from the CO Secretary of State)
  • Turnout in Denver was 20.1%.  The highest voter turnouts by county were in Mineral (63.38%), Hinsdale (62.2%) and Kiowa Counties (62.02%). Denver's turnout was lower than ANY OTHER COUNTY in the state.   The table below shows the highest population counties and their turnout percentages.
County Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout
El Paso 474,886 151,994 32.01 %
Denver 466,969 93,848 20.10 %
Jefferson 429,371 185,431 43.19 %
Arapahoe 419,139 134,935 32.19 %

Results

The LWVD and LWVColorado advocacy positions were reasonably represented in the election results.  Only two issues differed from LWV positions.   The voters passed Ordinance 301, which we did not either oppose or support.  The voters did not support the Infrastructure bond package for the National Western complex; we supported it.  

Level

Issue

League Position

Result

Denver

Initiated Ordinance 300-Pandemic Research Fund

 

Oppose

Failed

Denver

Initiated Ordinance 301:Parks and Open Spaces

 

Neither support nor oppose

Passed

Denver

Initiated Ordinance 302-Conservation Easement

 

Oppose

Failed

Denver

Initiated Ordinance 303-Let's Do Better

 

Oppose

Failed

Denver

Initiated Ordinance 304 -Enough Taxes Already

 

Oppose

Failed

Denver

$450 Million Infrastructure Bond Package (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D)

Support

Passed

Denver

2E Infrastructure bonds for National Western Complex

Support

Failed

Denver

Referred Measure 2F -Safe and Sound Denver

 

Oppose

Failed

Denver

Referred Measure 2G -Fill Future Vacancies for Independent Monitor

 

Support

Passed

Denver

Referred Measure 2H -Election Day Change

 

Support

Passed

State

Amendment 78: Legislative Authority for Spending State Money

Oppose

Failed

State

Proposition 119: Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program

Oppose

Failed

State

Proposition 120: Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction and Voter-Approved Revenue Change

Oppose

Failed


Be a well-informed Denver voter!  See the November Voter newsletter.

Board Member Highlight - Kathy Yates
Denver election 2021 - LWV Denver positions

Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters of Denver, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, has fought since the 1930s to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy.

The League is strictly nonpartisan. We neither support nor oppose candidates for office. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. The League:
  • Acts as a force to create positive, lasting change in our community
  • Empowers voters to protect their right to vote
  • Educates citizens and fosters dialogue on pertinent issues - from health care and climate change to openness in government
  • Strives to ensure that all votes are counted and all voices are heard
  • Works to preserve our constitutional rights
  • Partners with others to make democracy work
We believe that sensible, responsible civil discourse and action based on substance rather than partisanship are essential for civic improvement. Our enduring vitality and resonance come from our membership, which is open to all people 16 years of age and older.
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